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Evaluation of strategies for controlling humidity in residences in humid climates.

Author(s) : TROWBRIDGE J. T., BALL K. S., PETERSON J. L., HUNN B. D., GRASSO M. M.

Summary

Maintaining relative humidity in the range of 30 to 60% in buildings results in many advantages, such as improved comfort and reduced health risks. However, for residences in humid environments, it is difficult to maintain these conditions all year. Several passive strategies involving modifications of the moisture capacitance and transmittance of the building envelope, coupled with conventional air-conditioning equipment, are investigated to reduce interior humidity levels. The conclusion is that none of the passive strategies provides a comprehensive, year-round solution to elevated indoor humidity conditions. The addition of a separately controlled vapour-compression ventilation system (controlled by a humidistat) for the conditioning of outside air can provide improved indoor air quality.

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  • Original title: Evaluation of strategies for controlling humidity in residences in humid climates.
  • Record ID : 1996-0410
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions 1994.
  • Publication date: 1994
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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