LoginDescribes a technique developed for measuring air flows between internal spaces of houses.
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Presents the latest results of air infiltration research in Finland. The aim is to increase the knowledge of the influences of air infiltration on energy consumption, ventilation and indoor climate.
Gives measurements of the ventilation as well as the temperature efficiency of mechanical supply and exhaust systems (balanced systems).
States that the reduction in energy losses due to reduced air infiltration is often overestimated because the effect of open windows is not taken into account.< Shows that the habits of airing are rather similar in some European countries.
Shows that recent investigation has revealed harmful pollutants in greater concentrations in energy-conserving buildings then in the surrounding outdoor air.
Lists three factors causing a high radon and radon daughter concentration in Swedish dwellings:< 1. By energy-saving measures the ventilation rate has become low.< 2.
Proposes a simple equation derived using a more complex theoretical model for use in the prediction of the infiltration performances of houses over a range of meteorological conditions.
Describes work sponsored by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to investigate indoor air quality in 10 single-family houses and 2 office buildings in Boston.
Describes the application of a model that relates infiltration to a quantity called the effective leakage area. This quantity scales the infiltration to local weather conditions and major design features of the house.
There are two types of air movement in the shell of a building - movement along the insulation as in cavity walls and movement through the insulation.
Analyses an infiltration heat loss calculation in accordance with Standard CSN 06 0210, with regard to the minimum air exchange rate (0.3 ach/hr).
Describes an investigation to see what energy saving can be achieved by the regulation of mechanical ventilation systems in high rise buildings.
The results of a prediction method for calculating ventilation rates in a detached house are compared with experimental measurements described in aprevious paper.
Describes the extent of the problem of condensation in roof spaces of well-insulated dwellings, discusses the mechanisms resulting in condensation, and evaluates possible solutions.
Uses a multi-channel infra-red gas analyser to measure nitrous oxide tracer gas concentration at six points round a house. Combines concentrations to give overall house ventilation rates and to estimate the air exchange between individual rooms.
Investigates what minimum fresh air supply per person is required to prevent unacceptable odour annoyance due to stale smells in offices and comparable buildings.
Describes the methods and considerations employed in the development of a detailed monitoring and evaluation programme for passive solar residences.
Describes how through ventilation can reduce the effectiveness of balanced ventilation systems in dwellings incorporating air-to-air heat exchangers.
Outlines the design of 6 energy efficient houses in Co. Kildare by the Electricity Supply Board, Ireland. The aim of the project is to collect and disseminate information on the costs and benefits of energy efficient houses.