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Uncontrolled Air Flow In Non-Residential Buildings, Florida Solar Energy Center, James Cummings
Uncontrolled Air Flow In Non-Residential Buildings, Florida Solar Energy Center, James Cummings
FSEC Energy Research Center®
The objective of this study was to develop the capability to substantially reduce energy use, building degradation and indoor air pollution caused by uncontrolled air flow in nonresidential buildings. For purposes of the study, 'uncontrolled air flow' was defined as air moving across the building envelope or between zones or components of a building, where the pathways of flow, the direction of flow, and the origin of the air are unknown, unspecified, or unintended. The study comes to three major conclusions as follows: 1. Uncontrolled air flow is pervasive in buildings, often resulting in severe -- and sometimes even catastrophic …
Energy Savings From Repair Of Uncontrolled Airflow In Eighteen Small Commercial Buildings, Florida Solar Energy Center, Charles Withers, Jr.
Energy Savings From Repair Of Uncontrolled Airflow In Eighteen Small Commercial Buildings, Florida Solar Energy Center, Charles Withers, Jr.
FSEC Energy Research Center®
Uncontrolled airflow, including duct leakage, pressure imbalances caused by closed interior doors, and exhaust/intake airflow imbalance, was characterized in 70 commercial buildings. In 18 of these buildings, uncontrolled airflows were repaired and energy savings from these repairs were monitored. In most buildings the retrofit was duct repair. In other cases, outdoor airflow was reduced and return air transfers were provided. Cooling energy use was reduced by an average 15.1% in these 18 buildings. With an average repair cost of $455 and average cooling energy savings of $195 per year, uncontrolled airflow retrofits proved to be very cost-effective. Various factors indicate …