GB16154-2018
General technical specification for civil water heating coal stove
民用水暖煤炉通用技术条件
GB 16154-2018 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for General technical specification for civil water heating coal stove. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Aug 1, 2019.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to civil water heating coal stoves fueled by clean coal, such as briquettes and washed coal. It specifically covers stoves with a rated heating power of less than 50kW, a rated working pressure at atmospheric level, a circulating system height not exceeding 10m, and an outlet water temperature not higher than 85°C. Stoves equipped with cooking functions may refer to this standard for compliance guidance.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive specifications for the design, manufacturing, and operational safety of coal stoves. Several clauses regarding thermal performance, emissions, and safety are mandatory. It dictates structural integrity, material thickness for thermal water jackets (e.g., cast iron or carbon steel), and mandates the installation of bursting disc safety devices to prevent overpressure accidents. Regarding thermal performance, the standard sets minimum thresholds for rated heating power and thermal efficiency. For units with cooking capabilities, it specifies the required cooking power intensity. Additionally, it requires a sustained fire-retarding capability to ensure overnight heating continuity. A major addition to this version is the establishment of strict atmospheric pollutant emission limits. The standard enforces maximum concentration thresholds for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and flue gas blackness to mitigate environmental impact. The standard also details critical safety use requirements. It strictly prohibits installation in bedrooms and mandates proper outdoor chimney venting. Furthermore, it sets rules for expansion tank water levels and forbids igniting frozen stoves, referencing NY/T 1703 for system installation guidelines.
Testing methods
Compliance verification involves visual inspections and dimensional measurements using standard tools to assess basic structural and manufacturing criteria. Thermal performance and atmospheric pollutant emissions are evaluated according to the procedures outlined in GB/T 16155. Every unit must undergo a mandatory hydrostatic pressure test to ensure the integrity of the water jacket and overall structure under pressurized conditions.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 16154-2018?
This standard applies to civil water heating coal stoves using clean coal (such as briquettes and washed coal) as fuel, with a rated heating power of less than 50kW, normal operating pressure, a circulating system height not exceeding 10m, and an outlet water temperature not higher than 85°C.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 16154-2018?
The 2018 version removed the heating-up speed requirement, redefined rated heating power and thermal efficiency, increased the thermal efficiency and cooking power intensity indicators, and introduced new mandatory requirements for atmospheric pollutant emission limits and safe usage protocols.
How does GB 16154-2018 differ from ISO standards?
The standard references GB/T 16155 for thermal performance and emission testing methodologies. While it sets specific localized emission and efficiency benchmarks for the Chinese market, engineers should compare these directly with corresponding ISO standards to identify specific deviations for global product compliance.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 16154-2018. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 16154-2018 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- Y71
- ICS
- 97.040.20
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Relationships
Replaces:GB 16154-2005