Temperature- and wind-induced air flow patterns in a staircase. Computer modelling and experimental verification.

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Feustel H, Zuercher Ch, Diamond R et al
air flow, air infiltration, wind, tracer gas, high rise building, mathematical modelling, pressurization, sulphur hexafluoride, surface pressure, stack effect, multi-chamber
Year:
1985
Bibliographic info:
Energy and Buildings, 1985, Vol 8, p105-122. 15 figs, 3 tabs, 45 refs.

The typical infiltration load for a residential building has been found to range from one-third to one-half of the total space conditioning load. However, most infiltration measurements have been made on single-family houses. 

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