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Review of residential ventilation technologies.

Author(s) : RUSSELL M., SHERMAN M., RUDD A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

This paper reviews current and potential ventilation technologies for residential buildings with particular emphasis on North American climates and construction. The major technologies reviewed include a variety of mechanical systems, natural ventilation, and passive ventilation. Key parameters that are related to each system include operating costs, installation costs, ventilation rates, and heat recovery potential. The paper also examines related issues, such as infiltration, duct systems, filtration options, noise, and constructions issues. This report describes a wide variety of systems currently on the market that can be used to meet ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2004, Ventilation and acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. While these systems generally fall into the categories of supply, exhaust, or balanced, the specifics of each system are driven by concerns that extend beyond those in the standard and are discussed. Some of these systems go beyond the current standard by providing additional features (such as air distribution or pressurization control). The market will decide the immediate value of such features, but ASHRAE may wish to consider related modifications to the standard in the future.

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  • Original title: Review of residential ventilation technologies.
  • Record ID : 2007-2759
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: HVAC&R Research - vol. 13 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2007/03

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