Eco-impact and Market Analysis of Fans in the Context of the EuP Directive
Fans account for a large part of the energy consumption within the European Union (EU). Therefore, improvements in the environmental performance of fans can contribute substantially to reducing the overall environmental burden in Europe. One particular application of fans is the ventilation of non-residential buildings. Fans used in this way are subject to a preparatory study for the European Commission analysing the ecodesign requirements for energy-using products. This paper presents the first results from this study including an analysis of specific product types and an analysis of the fan market for ventilation in non- residential buildings. The product analysis comprises an environmental impact assessment of the whole life- cycle. Particular attention is paid to energy usage patterns and their influence on the overall environmental impact during the use phase. System characteristics are also taken into account. Potentials for improving the environmental performance are identified in product and system design. The market analysis additionally serves to quantify the overall environmental impact and potential for improvement within the European Union for the product groups under consideration based on a stock model estimating the number of products in use. The aim of the preparatory study is to provide the basis for defining appropriate implementing measures under the EuP Directive (European Directive establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-using products) and to stimulate best practice in the future market for ventilation fans.
Julia Oberschmidt Peter Radgen
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI) Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and lnnovation Research (ISI)
国际会议
北京
英文
817-831
2007-06-10（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）