This paper describes one of the results of the IEA-annex 8 "Inhabitants behaviour with regard to ventilation". Annex 8 has shown that the occupants can play a rather important role with regard to the ventilation rates inoccupied buildings. This paper gives some practical 'rules of thumb' for estimating air flow rates through open windows. An overview of measured and estimated ventilation rates in houses is given from which a simplified approach is derived that takes into account the air tightness of the building and the behaviour.
Tracer gas concentrations are often analysed by using infrared spectroscopy. Infrared gas analysers have a fast response time and are accurate. Howener, this type of instrumentation is relatively expensive and can only be used for this type
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