States that methods used by Swiss energy consultants in calculating air change rates are often inaccurate. Most consultants use the "observation method" utilising smoke pencils etc. and mistakes are made in calculating conditions causing air infiltration. Describes a new graphic method for estimating mean air change rates, which needs data on construction, pressurization values and window opening.
Retrofit planning tools for institutional and residential buildings with user influenced air infiltration.
Year:
1983
Bibliographic info:
4th AIVC Conference "Air infiltration reduction in existing buildings" Elm, Switzerland, 26-28 September 1983