On the integration of envelope pressure inhomogeneity and autocorrelation in fan pressurization uncertainty analysis

Improving the knowledge on uncertainty for fan pressurization measurement is of first importance. It allows to assess the reliability of the measurement, which is essential when comparing the results with benchmarks or standards, but it also gives a better understanding, and thus a chance of improving, the measurement procedure. In this context, recent studies on alternative regression techniques highlights the importance of identifying and quantifying the sources of uncertainty.

Uncertainties in airtightness measurements: regression methods and pressure sequences

This paper presents the results of a series of 30 fan pressurization tests in reproducibility conditions performed within a period of 10 days in October 2017. The tested unit is a newly constructed unoccupied apartment in Brussels. These results make possible to compare different regression methods and evaluate the impact of pressure stations chosen for these regressions.