LoginVentilative cooling (VC) is a way to cool or to prevent overheating in a building by means of ventilation rates higher than hygienic ventilation rates.
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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This paper presents a validation of airflow network (AFN) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for a naturally ventilated office building using wind tunnel measurements as the reference for external pressure coefficients and effectiv
Overheating in buildings is expected to increase as global warming continues. This could lead to heatrelated problems ranging from thermal-discomfort and productivity-reduction to illness as well as death.
In the PSO project 345-061, a novel system solution combining natural ventilation with diffuse ceiling inlet and thermally activated building systems (TABS) has been proposed for cooling and ventilation in Danish office buildings.
This research aims at quantifying the leakage occurring in Under Floor Air Distribution (UFAD) systems and Over Head Air Distribution (OHAD) systems.
Durability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness.
A VAV (Variable Air Volume) air conditioning system without reheat of the air supplied is generally regarded as energy efficient.
This paper investigates thermal sensation in an air conditioned space with and without a water source such as a water pond and small fountain in Thailand.
Vehicular air conditioning systems are directly affected by the ducts and fans of the ventilation system.
A literature study is presented on the theories and models dealing with buoyancy-driven ventilation in rooms.
Old buildings that represent and maintain historic values often have poor indoor conditions and energy efficiency.
Most HVAC systems are designed to supply air based on assumed (usually maximal) rather than actual occupancy, therefore often resulting in over-ventilation.
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The book of proceedings of the 9th International BUILDAIR Symposium "Airtight Buildings, Thermography and Ventilations Systems in Practice", held on 8-9 May 2015 in Kassel, Germany. Contains 18 abstracts.
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Purpose of the work
Purpose of the workThe presentation provides background information on the calibration of airtightness testing devices.Content of the presentation