LoginThis paper deals with the concept of energy efficient houses as integrated systems.
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This paper presents a mathematical model, implemented in a general computer code, that can provide detailed information on the velocity and temperature fields prevailing in three-dimensional buildings of any geometrical complexity, for a given v
A survey of air flow patterns established in reliable laboratory experiments and field studies, with their original sources.
This paper explains the physics of air flow patterns, the aerodynamics of buildings and their implications for effective ventilation. Ventilation influenced design strategies of sunshading, daylighting and landscaping are discussed.
The heating and cooling loads due to air infiltration may be estimated by a mathematical model that requires knowledge of the leakage characteristics of each component of the envelope.
Evidence of the importance of air infiltration in moisture control in building structures has been steadily accumulating.
Deals with a code providing directives for design and construction of cold stores, drafted by the Foundation for Development of Refrigeration Technique (Stiftung Ontwikkeling Koeltechniek).
Distinguishes two categories of leaks in buildings for cold storage. Thermal leaks through parts of the construction with poor thermal insulation and air leaks through openings in the walls allowing a more or less free flow of air.
This paper, the first of two, presents a conceptual model of moisture concentrations in a building cavity.
A previous paper analysed a mathematical model of a non-condensing cavity. This paper extends the analysis of the first paper to analyse the seasonal moisture behaviour of a condensing building cavity.
It is necessary to design the ventilation system to avoid excess humidity in the apartments.
Discusses how air flow in a building is affected by the position of the ventilation openings in the outside wall.
Studies the daily behaviour with respect to heating, use of windows and ventilation in newly built identical houses in Oosterhout, Netherlands.
Examines providing some existing multifamily houses with mechanical ventilation with heat exchanger by installing new inlet air ducts to bring back the heat contents of the outlet air.
A study was conducted in 40 homes in the areas of Oak Ridge and West Knoxville, in the summer and winter months, to quantify concentrations of COx, NOx, particulates, formaldehyde, and radon, as well as selected volatile organic compounds.
Investigations have been carried out over the last three years in industrial buildings having a variety of manufacturing processes.
A method for following air movement within buildings, which uses several different tracer gases simultaneously, has been developed.
During a 12 month period, an experimental house (retrofitted, with an air to air heat exchanger) and a control house are being monitored for various infiltration, indoor air quality and energy use parameters.
Uses air leakage measurements in laboratory and site studies in Poland to define a power law relationship between pressure acting across the opening and flow rate, and explains the effects on heat loss calculations.
Facts and ideas are presented to improve cost effective designs for airtightness and ventilation systems. Schematically alternative measures to save energy are presented.