air leakage test

Numerous tests are being performed throughout Europe. While most are or appear to be successful others have high calculated uncertainty values and others don’t correlate well when repeated by the same tester with the same equipment or where someone else does the repeated test. Some feel that equipment calibration is the key to consistent results but in most cases that it could be one of the smallest causes for lack of repeatability. We will take a look at how much different factors affect results and how to get the best results. 

This paper analyses approaches for setting airtightness requirements whether in voluntary or regulatory schemes. We have classified approaches for upper limits into two major types: default values and minimum requirement. Lessons learnt from existing schemes where minimum requirements have been enforced show that the scheme to justify a given airtightness level is one fundamental ingredient in terms of market impact.