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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Most HVAC systems are designed to supply air based on assumed (usually maximal) rather than actual occupancy, therefore often resulting in over-ventilation.
Rui Ning Zhuang, Xiangdong Li, Jiyuan Tu
A VAV (Variable Air Volume) air conditioning system without reheat of the air supplied is generally regarded as energy efficient.
Maria Hurnik
A literature study is presented on the theories and models dealing with buoyancy-driven ventilation in rooms.
Karl Terpager Andersen
This research aims at quantifying the leakage occurring in Under Floor Air Distribution (UFAD) systems and Over Head Air Distribution (OHAD) systems.
Rupesh S. Iyengar, Chandra Sekhar, Arash Soleimani Karimabad, Fariborz Haghighat, Kenny Zhu
This paper investigates thermal sensation in an air conditioned space with and without a water source such as a water pond and small fountain in Thailand.
Sudaporn Sudprasert, Kanlaya Kasorn, Joseph Khedari
Durability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness.
Wanyu R. Chan, Iain S. Walker, Max H. Sherman
Old buildings that represent and maintain historic values often have poor indoor conditions and energy efficiency.
Lari Eskola, Ûllar Alev, Endrik Arumägi, Juha Jokisalo, Anna Donarelli, Kai Sirén, Targo Kalamees
Vehicular air conditioning systems are directly affected by the ducts and fans of the ventilation system.
Gustavo I Bicalho, Sérgio M Hanriot, Cristiana B Maia, Luben Cabezas-Gómez
Purpose of the workIs it possible to estimate an air infiltration flow rate, based on infrared images?Method of approachLaboratory tests and numerical simulations
Katrien Maroy, Nathan Van Den Bossche, Marijke Steenman
Purpose of the work
Ralf Spilker, Rainer Oswald, Silke Sous, Matthias Zöller
Purpose of the workThe presentation provides background information on the calibration of airtightness testing devices.Content of the presentation
Paul Simons, Stefanie Rolfsmeier, Boris Schwitalski
Proposals for solutions in accordance with German standard DIN 4108 Teil 7 What does real life look like? What can actually be solved?
Helmut Schuler
Purpose of the workCan the minimum air change in naturally window-ventilated units be covered only through leakages?Content of the presentation
Peter B. Schmidt

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