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Title: Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation Cooling

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1220533· OSTI ID:1220533
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  1. Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)

This study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using an advanced residential building simulation tool with airflow, energy and humidity models. An economizer (large supply fan) was simulated to provide ventilation cooling while outdoor air temperatures were lower than indoor air temperatures (typically at night). The simulations were performed for a full year using one-minute time steps to allow for scheduling of ventilation systems and to account for interactions between ventilation and heating/cooling systems.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1220533
Report Number(s):
LBNL-180995; 7153
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English