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Title: Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum Retrofit

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:1220883

In this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sealed return plenum with filter; they also sealed the ducts, and added a fresh air intake.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
OSTI ID:
1220883
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-89691; 6585
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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