LoginThe analytical model described in the first part of the paper is partially validated here by comparing the theoretical results to experimental data collected in a series of model test experiments in an open-jet anechoic wind tunnel.
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This paper is a sum-up of the work performed by CSTB, ADEME and the Ministry of Equipement in France to improve the energy performance of the huge ministry stock of buildings (10 000 buildings of different size and uses).
In this paper the author develops the key factors that influence the performance of ventilation systems mainly in large office buildings. Information for the efficient operation of these systems is provided.
In developed countries, the concentrations of indoor pollutants are very similar to those outdoors. 3 basic strategies are proposed to reduce occupant exposure to indoor contaminants : 1. Building air tightening and pressure management2.
Capture hoods are the most common measuring method for volumetric air flows from exhaust. The hoods have been continuously improved in order to prevent some deviations from calibrated values.
In Norway and Sweden's schools, hybrid or natural ventilation with ground-coupled fresh air intake ducts (or culverts) is the popular way of conditioning air.The ground-coupled ducts are normally made of concrete and easily accessible for ins
Standard 62.2. is the first and only recognized Indoor Air Quality standard for residential buildings in United States. It provides a variety of ways to improve at minimal cost the indoor air quality.
This paper is the summary of the 2003 AIVC/BETEC conference with its different parts: Health and Building Science, Building evaluation, Single-building studies, Experimentation, Building science, Strategies and New directions.
This paper proposes a new hybrid model for automatic diagnostics and optimal supervisory control. Detailed physical parameters represent half of the model and identified parameters describe another half.
This paper after its first chapter about commissioning, presents the methodology used in the first re-commissioning phase of the CAMET HVAC system, with its principles and facts.Commissioning is a unique opportunity, for all partners concerned, to
This paper points out the importance of control system in the overall operation of buildings and gives a description of practical issues in association with modern IT-oriented control systems.
This paper presents a tool for manual commissioning of air handling units with the idea to combine the measurements with simulations. Thus the value of the measurements will increase.
This paper is a presentation of a concept for a new automated tool that uses the capabilities of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS).
In this paper, an example of how to use the dynamic building and system simulation to design, determine and optimize the characteristics of a heating and cooling system of a school building in southern Germany, is presented.
In this paper EIS (Energy Information System) is first defined, then 4 case studies are presented, one in detail because it is an example of high-end EIS and the other cases are summarized briefly.
Climate change is a long term battle that involves the whole international community. The need for better energy efficiency is obvious. The energy efficiency of the existing building stock must be improved.
A satisfying building commissioning depends on both using right models and using models right. Through 3 case studies, this paper shows how to use simulation models correctly, to commission HVAC systems.
The aim of that study was to carry out an air quality survey of 10 homes with flueless heaters fuelled by natural gas. Procedure, instrumentation and results are presented along with a comparison of survey date with guidelines.
The aim of that study is to produce guidance in adequate ventilation in new domestic buildings.
For that study, 200 children in Manchester were recruited to assess their asthma status, their indoor environment was analyzed.