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The new ASHRAE design guide for humidity control in commercial buildings.

Author(s) : HARRIMAN L. G. III, BRUNDRETT G. W., KITTLER R.

Summary

Over the last 20 years, moisture damage in some North American commercial buildings has become a serious problem. Responding to industry concerns, ASHRAE, the US Department of Energy, and the Gas Technology Institute jointly funded a project to produce a "Design guide for humidity control in commercial buildings" (ASHRAE research project 1047-RP). The resulting book is 512 pages long and is printed in colour. Its primary audience is intended to be the HVAC designer who "has to get the project done by Friday." The paper describes the development and contents of the book, along with a brief summary of the key elements of successful humidity control systems for commercial and institutional buildings. The authors encourage designers to: (a) focus on adjusting the humidity of any incoming ventilation air; (b) install dedicated humidity control equipment that operates independently of the cooling and heating equipment; and (c) seal up all ductwork and air handlers to avoid pulling untreated outdoor air into building cavities.

Details

  • Original title: The new ASHRAE design guide for humidity control in commercial buildings.
  • Record ID : 2005-1459
  • Languages: English
  • Source: IAQ 2001. Moisture, microbes and health effects: indoor air quality and moisture in buildings [CD-ROM].
  • Publication date: 2002

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