LoginThe concern that a large number of housing units across Canada, and in particular, through Atlantic Canada are exposed to potential damage from wood rot due to moisture trapped within exterior walls caused a joint task force of Canada Mortgage and
Bibliographic database Airbase
AIRBASE is the Bibliographic Database of the AIVC. It contains publications and abstracts of articles related to energy efficient ventilation. Where possible, sufficient detail is supplied in the bibliographic details for users to trace and order the material via their own libraries. Topics include: ventilation strategies, design and retrofit methods, calculation techniques, standards and regulations, measurement methods, indoor air quality and energy implications etc. Entries are based on articles and reports published in journals, internal publications and research reports, produced both by university departments and by building research institutions throughout the world. AIRBASE has grown and evolved over many years (1979 to present day, over 22000 references and 16000 documents available online). For most of the references, the full document is also available online.
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In the past years the need has grown for a sensitive flowrate meter with a very low pressure drop. Such a device can be used to measure flowrates of airflows through the grilles of mechanical ventilation systems with low duct pressures.
The National Bureau of Standards has undertaken a research effort to develop a general air quality simulation program for buildings.
In this paper the moisture-diagnosis prototype of a knowledge based expert system to assist in the identification and diagnosis of air leakage problems in residential buildings is described and discussed.
The project reported on here was designed to expand on previous studies of the problem of incomplete venting of the products of combustion from heating appliances in order to approach a more nearly comprehensive understanding of the extent and nat
A research project was conducted to find and evaluate remedial measures for combustion venting problems with gas-fired appliances. It was hoped to find measures that held promise for near- to mid-term commercialization.
A research project was conducted to find and evaluate remedial measures for combustion venting problems with oil-fired appliances. It was hoped to find measures that held promise for near- to mid-term commercialization.
A summary is presented of the results of various communications tasks undenaken within a project to investigate combustion venting failures in Canadian houses. These tasks involve:
Sixteen homes were continuously monitored to determine the frequency and duration of combustion product spillage from the furnaces and DHW systems.