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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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States reasons for sealing joints:to increase sound insulation, protect from water penetration and to control air infiltration.
Reports measurements of the natural ventilation through a vertical sash-window in calm weather. Describes test window and room.
Compares annual fuel consumptions of seven large factories against calculated requirements to illustrate seasonal thermal efficiencies of 7.7 to 49.7%.
A review of literature reporting investigations of pollution in enclosed spaces.
Outlines causes of air infiltration. Discusses the air leakage paths of openings and measures that can be taken to reduce air leakage.
Reports wind tunnel tests of wind velocity, RMS velocity fluctuations and energy spectra for the streamwise velocity component in the lee of model fences of permeability 0% 20%, 34% and 50%.
Users' manual and documentation connected with computer program ENCORE. Program is based on weighting factor method.
A multitude of design strategies are available to achieve energy-efficient windows. Opportunities for improving window performance fall into six groups: site, exterior appendages, frame, glazing interior accessories, and building interior.
Suggests use of windbreaks to protect solar collectors and open air swimming pools and to protect buildings from the wind, thus contributing significantly to energy savings.
Working men's clubs are commercially thriving organisations catering for a wide range of social activities commonly held in a single room holding 300-400 people.
Discusses the mechanisms of natural ventilation. Gives equations for stack effect and ventilation due to wind. Discusses use of natural ventilation in livestock buildings.
Outlines in general terms the ventilation characteristics of typical British houses. Discusses energy losses through conduction and ventilation.
Reports study of wind and rain over fifteen years and gives table of results. Reports measurements of wind pressure and driving rain on buildings.
Reports study of the energy consumption and ventilation requirements of typical existing public schools in New York. Electricity and fuel-oil consumption data from May 1970 to April 1973 from 19 schools were analysed.
Reports measurements of formaldehyde in four newly-built schools. In one school, one year after opening during the hot summer of 1976, concentrations of formaldehyde between 0.3 and 0.9ppm were measured.