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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To simulate time-dependent interior humidity, a moisture mass balance is applied to the control volume of the envelope of a residential structure. Moisture transport mechanisms incorporated include infiltration, cooling coil condensation, int
Miller J.D.
Energy consumption due to ventilation and air infiltration has been estimated to be 30-50% of the total energy use in Finnish high rise residential buildings.
Railio J. Seppanen O.
A small test house having a pitched roof/ventilated attic was installed in a high bay environmental chamber. The test house and its attic were extensively instrumented for measuring heat and moisture transfer.
Burch D.M. Lemay M.R. Rian B.J. Parker E.J.
Evaluates results from constant concentration tracer gas measurements and fan pressurization measurements in three houses and predicts ventilation rates for longer time periods using the LBL model.
Blomsterberg A. Lundin L.
Reviews recent research in residential infiltration with an analysis of how the results are utilized in the design-build process. Identifies component testing as the research area most applicable to practical application efforts.
Carr D.L. Keyes P.D.
Presents pressure tests pre and post retrofit for several groups of North American houses which have been sealed to reduce air leakage. This summarizes research carried out in Canada and the USA over the last few years.
Dumont R.S.
Discusses the Swedish trend to build super insulated nearly airtight dwellings. Mentions problems encountered in tight buildings, such as severe ground floor condensation and mould growth.
Olivier D.
Waste air windows protected by intermediate louvres show the share of absorption in the transmission coefficient to be dependent upon the air throughput through the window. To calculate it, a general solution is given.
Petzold K.
Energy is consumed in heating the air infiltrating into houses maintained at temperatures above ambient.
Michell D. Biggs.K.L.
Describes trials undertaken by BRE and ECRC at Inverclyde to test small domestic electric dehumidifiers in council houses. Assesses 3 types of machine, selected to give a range of extraction rates from 1-4 kg per day.
Brundrett G.W. Galbraith G.H.
Presents results obtained in field studies of control and test houses provided with low cost retrofit infiltration controls. There are significant estimates of average energy savings during both heating and cooling seasons.
Brambley M.R. Kennedy E.M. Romelczyk S.J.
Discusses the problem of formaldehyde emissions from UF resins used in particle board in North America. Describes tests done by Forintek Canada Corp to monitor formaldehyde emission.
Aston R.
States that the higher internal humidity and lower structural temperatures in UK timber frame houses, as compared to the US and central Europe increases the risk of interstitial condensation.
Hardy A.C.
Briefly deals with Finnish research into formaldehyde concentrations in modern dwellings. Describes materials and methods used by the Institute of Occupational Health in Finland to measure formaldehyde concentrations in more than 100 dwellings.
Niemela R. Toppila C.
Gives a brief review of recent indoor air quality research in the USA, including instrumentation, monitoring health effects and remedial action.
Silberstein S.
Deals with the problems of open building passages and tunnel like entrances caused by thermal influences and wind currents. Shows advantages of air screening, especially where high pressure differences occur.
Detzer R., Gersch D.
After a brief treatment of the ideas and aspects that play a role in ventilation, gives a general outline of chosen investigation methods, with a concise review of apparatus and calculation models used.
De Gids W F.
There have been considerable efforts to estimate risks to health from the present level of indoor air quality.
Inhaber H.
The Department of Building Technology, the Technological Institute of Copenhagen, have for several years been developing equipment for continuous measurement of air infiltration.
Kvisgaard B., Collet P F., Kure J.
States that current building regulations on ventilation are very inadequate. Describes the Scottish Development Department document The future of building control in Scotland.
Atkinson G.

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