Strategy Guideline. Compact Air Distribution Systems

Technical Report · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 2013

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1220070· OSTI ID:1220070

Burdick, Arlan ^[1]

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1. IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

This guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficient home. The decision criteria for a compact air distribution system must be determined early in the whole-house design process, considering both supply and return air design. However, careful installation of a compact air distribution system can result in lower material costs from smaller equipment, shorter duct runs, and fewer outlets; increased installation efficiencies, including ease of fitting the system into conditioned space; lower loads on a better balanced HVAC system, and overall improved energy efficiency of the home.

• Research Organization: IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1220070
• Report Number(s): DOE/GO--102013-3846; 6288
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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Building America
HVAC design
IBACOS
air distribution systems
air flow management
comfort
compact air distribution systems
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duct design and layout
heating
high sidewall supply air outlets
new construction
residential
residential building
return air systems
roof/ceiling/attic
space conditioning
supply air systems
temperature stratification