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Balanced fan depressurization method for measuring component and overall air leakage in single-and multifamily dwellings

Reardon. J. T., Kim A. K., and Shaw, C. Y.
1900
No. 3062

Reardon. J. T., Kim A. K., and Shaw, C. Y., (1900), Balanced fan depressurization method for measuring component and overall air leakage in single-and multifamily dwellings, No. 3062.
Abstract:
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The balanced fan depressurization technique has been applied to measure the air leakage characteristics of row house and individual hous strories. Controlled field tests on two detached, two-story houses with full basements were carried out to verify the consistency of the method. The technique was then used to measure the air leakage rates of three row house units and the stories of two other houses. The results are presented and discussed.

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Shaw, C. Y.
Institute for Research in Construction (IRC), National Research Council
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