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Unbalanced Return Air in Commercial Buildings.
- Source :
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ASHRAE Transactions . 2006, Vol. 112 Issue 1, p656-664. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Research in 88 central Florida commercial buildings during the last decade has found that 26% of the air distribution systems had substantially unbalanced return air. Unbalanced return air occurs when there is a restriction to airflow between the supply discharge and the return air, creating positive and negative pressure fields throughout the building. Severe consequences in commercial buildings can occur as a result of unbalanced airflows. This paper examines unbalanced return air and its consequences in three commercial buildings and explains why balancing airflow in buildings is a critical part of maintaining a healthy and energy-efficient building. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00012505
- Volume :
- 112
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- ASHRAE Transactions
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 21489930