Bridging the gap: Research and validation of the DST (Dynamic System Testing) performance test method for CE and ISO standards. Progress and preliminary results

The Dynamic System Testing (DST) method is one of the methods chosen in the preliminary CEN/TC 312 European quality standards [1 ] to measure the energetic performance of Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW) systems. These European standards make a reference to the DST procedure as defined in the Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 9459-5 [2]. The European SMT project 'Bridging the Gap - Research and Intercomparison on the DST test method' was started to further research, improve and experimentally validate the DST performance test method, in order to further support use of the method in CEN and ISO standards