Details on the Required Volume Flow Determination According to

Information on the Required volume flow rate determination according to dialog in connection with fresh water and dwelling stations.

Use the method according to DIN 4708 to determine the required volume flow rate for residential buildings using the mandatory information on apartment type and the important tapping points of the dwelling(s).

Tip:

For decentralized stations you only have to define one apartment type. For centralized stations you can create multiple apartment types as needed.

For the determination of the required volume flow rate of non-residential buildings, use the method according to VDI 6003, in which the building type and the desired comfort level must also be specified, in addition to the tapping points.

When you confirm your input, the required volume flow rate is converted to tap rate, and applied in the Requirement potable water dialog.

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Required volume flow rate (DIN 4708)

Displays the determined Required volume flow rate.

Building type and comfort levels (VDI 6003)

Specifies the building type and the comfort level.

Table of tapping points (VDI 6003)

Qty.

Specifies the quantity of tapping points.

Qty. defined

Specifies the number of tapping points defined in the drawing.

Tapping points

Specifies the name of tapping point.

Level 1-3 l/s

Specifies the volume flow of the respective comfort level.

Tapping temperature

Specifies the tapping temperature of the tapping point.

Requirement (VDI 6003)

Displays the values determined for the Required volume flow rate and Heat requirement.