Average infiltration rates in residences: comparison of electric and combustion heating systems.

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Goldschmidt V W
air exchange, combustion heating, electric heating, energy use
Year:
1984
Bibliographic info:
Measured air leakage of buildings. A symposium on performance of building constructions, Philadelphia 2-3 April 1984. ASTM Special Technical Publication 904. Edited by H R Trechsel and P L Lagus. ASTM 1986. p70-98. Tabs, 68 refs. #DATE 00:00:1986 in Engl

Research and test results presenting measurements of air infiltration rates in residences are reviewed. In particular, comparison of electric and combustion heating shows (on average) infiltration rates to be 0.1 to 0.25 higher for residences with combustion heating.

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