Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct Design

Technical Report · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2011

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1031397· OSTI ID:1031397

Burdick, Arlan

This report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in the design process will allow adequate space for equipment and ductwork and can result in cost savings. Principles discussed that will maximize occupant comfort include delivery of the proper amountof conditioned air for appropriate temperature mixing and uniformity without drafts, minimization of system noise, the impacts of pressure loss, efficient return air duct design, and supply air outlet placement, as well as duct layout, materials, and sizing.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1031397
• Report Number(s): NREL/SR-5500-53352; DOE/GO-102011-3461; KNDJ-0-40341-02; TRN: US201201%%696
• Resource Relation: Related Information: Work performed by IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
AIR FLOW
DESIGN
DUCTS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
HOUSES
HVAC SYSTEMS
OCCUPANTS
THERMAL COMFORT
SIZE
right-size HVAC
duct design
air distribution
Manual D
Manual S
integrated design
comfort