The use of multipoint monitoring as a tool for commissioning buildings for IAQ
One basic goal of the commissioning process is to make sure that the HVAC system is functioning as intended. In particular, it is intended that the HVAC system not only provide adequate ventilation for the building occupants but also achieve adequate pressurization of the occupied spaces to prevent the infiltration of unconditioned air. One technique for evaluating the performance of the HVAC system in these areas is to use continual, multipoint monitoring of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and dew point at selected locations in the building and the HVAC system. Specific examples of all of these performance evaluations are presented and discussed in this paper. In addition, these ongoing evaluations of system performance can not only identify the presence of problems but can also evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation efforts to correct and eliminate these problems. The use of continual, multipoint monitoring of these parameters, therefore, can yield improved indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings from initial occupancy throughout their useful life.
- Research Organization:
- Life Energy Associates, Concord, MA (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 20002382
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-990102-; ISSN 0001-2505; TRN: IM200002%%382
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: ASHRAE Winter Meeting, Chicago, IL (US), 01/23/1999--01/27/1999; Other Information: PBD: 1999; Related Information: In: ASHRAE transactions 1999: Technical and symposium papers. Volume 105, Part 1, 1387 pages.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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