Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate
- Building Science Corporation, Westford, MA (United States)
This report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the performance of in-situ supplemental dehumidification systems in low energy, high performance homes in a hot-humid climate. The purpose of this research project was to observe and compare the humidity control performance. Specifically, the study sought to compare the interior conditions and mechanical systems operation between two distinct groups of houses; homes with a supplemental dehumidifier installed in addition to HVAC system, and homes without any supplemental dehumidification. The subjects of the study were 10 single-family, new construction homes in New Orleans, LA.
- Research Organization:
- Building Science Corporation, Westford, MA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1220347
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/GO--102014-4480; 6938
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
Building America
New Orleans
Residential
Residential Buildings
datalogging
energy use measurements
hot-humid
humidity control
interior conditions
monitoring
new construction
relative humidity measurements
single family houses
stand alone dehumidifier
supplemental dehumidification
temperature measurements
whole house dehumidifier