Any air leakage from the air transport route must be limited in order to minimise the energy consumption of the air conditioning system. The basic principle is that if the air ducts meet the airtightness requirements, then airtightness requirements must also be set for the intermediate fittings. These airtightness requirements are the same as those internationally agreed on in the NEN-EN 1751, 13180 and 15727 (depending on the type of fitting).
In the Quality Guide the standard to be applied for each fitting is mentioned. If not indicated otherwise in the specifications, Luka uses class C as the airtightness requirement. Fittings must therefore at least comply with airtightness class C. Fittings with circular connections with rubber "safe" seals are preferable, as they make it possible to meet the airtightness requirements for the entire air transport route more efficiently. The use of safe seals does not increase the airtightness of the fitting itself.
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3
3.1.1 Airtightness of fittings (general)
Chapter 3: Quality standards for fittings
- 3.1General
- 3.1.1Airtightness of fittings (general)
- 3.1.2Internal cleanliness of fittings (general)
- 3.1.3Transport and storage of fittings (general)
- 3.1.4Assembly instructions for fittings (general)
- 3.1.5Inspection of fittings (general)
- 3.2Luka Fitting Register (LAR)
- 3.2.1Heating for duct installation - electric
- 3.2.2Heating for duct installation - hot water
- 3.2.3Cooler for duct installation
- 3.2.4Adjustment valve - circular
- 3.2.5Iris valve - circular
- 3.2.6Valve register - rectangular
- 3.2.7Constant volume control
- 3.2.8Variable volume control
- 3.2.9Silencer
- 3.2.10Filter section
- 3.2.11Measuring station
- 3.2.12Vent plenum
- 3.2.13Active chilled beam
- 3.2.14Humidifier
- 3.2.15Fire damper - circular
- 3.2.16Fire damper - rectangular
- 3.2.17Flexible hose
- 3.2.18Inspection hatch
- 3.3Airtightness of fittings
- 3.3.1Measurement method for air leakage from fittings
- 3.3.2Rectangular fittings
- 3.3.3Circular fittings
- 3.3.4Flexible hoses
- 3.3.5Classes of airtightness
- 3.3.6Calculation example of the permissible air leakage loss