LoginTraces the relationship between ventilation needs and methods and the growth of civilization. Describes the development of ventilation methods and assessment of air quality, especially since the Industrial Revolution.
3rd AIVC Conference - London, UK - 20-23 September, 1982
The 3rd AIVC Conference - Energy efficient domestic ventilation systems for achieving acceptable indoor air quality, was held in London, UK, 20-23 September 1982.
Contains 29 papers.
Volume content
Describes a simple method of controlled ventilation comprising an extract system and air inlets.
Distinguishes the problems of designing natural ventilation systems for summer and winter conditions and discusses in detail the objectives, methods and some field studies directed towards the solution of winter ventilation problems.< Describes
Avoiding condensation and mould growth in existing housing with the minimum energy input. | 1982 | English
Detailed studies of public sector modernisation programmes show that the principal problem resulting from lack of thermal insulation and inappropriate methods of heating and ventilation is condensation and mould growth.
Definition of ventilation efficiency and the efficiency of mechanical ventilation systems. | 1982 | English
Discusses air quality and the related definitions of ventilation efficiency. Suggests a definition of efficiency for ventilation systems in residential buildings that takes into consideration how ventilation air spreads within a dwelling.
Outlines ventilation needs to show that odour dilution and moisture control are the major winter factors.
Describes a programme of ventilation measurements performed on a group of energy efficient houses built in the mid-1970's and situated in Abertridwr, S.Wales. Pressurization, tracer decay and British Gas autovent techniques were employed.
Effect of a gas furnace chimney on the air leakage characteristic of a two-storey detached house. | 1982 | English
Reports the results of an experimental assessment of the effect of a chimney on the air leakage characteristic of an unoccupied two-storey detached house heated by either gas or electric furnace.
Examines several ventilation strategies in tight houses for both impact on the total ventilation and effect on the energy balance of the system.