LoginReports on some current projects in the UK using a certain type of CO2-controlled ventilation system, the "Builiding Breathaliser".
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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Describes tests to investigate the sealing qualities of Kleeneze brushstrip (a fibrous draught-proofing strip) and the frictional forces exerted by it as the brushstrip compression is varied.
Reviews the mechanism of air infiltration as a background for introducing a procedure that yields more reliable estimates of average infiltration rates through a window unit than do methods currently employed.The procedure is applied to estimating
During winter experiments in central Pennsylvania a windbreak, 61 metres long and composed of a single row of white pine trees, significantly reduced air infiltration rates and space heating energy needs in a small mobile home by upto 54% and 18%
Describes a series of experiments performed on a residential attic under controlled laboratory experiments to obtain a better understanding of attics and attic insulation.
Studies the effects of permeability on the wind loading on a building. Compares experimental results from wind-tunnel tests with theoretical methods for estimating the mean and fluctuating internal pressures for various permeability.
Reports conclusions from projects investigating the tightness of buildings sponsored by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The report aims to provide the basis for the design and set up of experiments for the evaluation of the effects of energy conservation measures in residential buildings.
Parts 2 and 3 of a series of articles.
Describes the results of air tightness tests of various service penetrations through a polythene vapour barrier and associated insulation.
States that in localities which must be ventilated by law such as cinemas, restaurants and assembly rooms of various kinds the fresh air supply is often greatly in excess of what is strictly needed.
Discusses the problems associated with poor air quality in tight buildings. Considers how problem conditions can be identified and evaluated, and gives some possible solutions to improving air quality.
Despite having balanced mechanical ventilation, a large number of modern buildings in Sweden have unsatisfactory indoor climate.
Summarises the sources and the effects on health of tobacco smoke and formaldehyde, and includes general information on air pollution.
Treats pilot study where the ventilation was controlled by the carbon dioxide content in the indoor air.
Reports the results of measurement of ventilation efficiency in a full scale model of a small office with a diffuse air supply, which can be used to improve ventilation efficiency and therefore reduce air supply rates.
Presents a mathematical model of the formaldehyde concentrations in rooms containing particle boards with known emission rates of formaldehyde. Tests the model in 3 rooms in a new house.
A large number of air-conditioned office blocks constructed in recent years in the FRG have been equipped with waste-air ventilated windows.
Conducts a study of wind loading of low buildings, based on models of several different heights, lengths and roof slopes, and includes roofs with and wthout eaves and both open country and urban exposures.
An experiment was indertaken in order to explore sensitivity of measured pressures to the accuracy with which the terrain and boundary layer winds are modelled.