VAV system volume control using electronic strategies

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · ASHRAE Trans.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6494369

Atkinson, G V

Air volume can be measured reliably with conventional electronic differential temperature techniques. Controlling the actual outside-air minimum volume independent of the variable supply fan delivery is necessary to meet minimum ventilation and positive building pressurization requirements. Simulated exhaust-fan flow signals can be added electronically and subtracted from return-fan and outdoor-air make-up volumes to balance the pressure. Energy can be saved by admitting only the required outside-air volume and by controlling the return-air volume for variable exhaust requirements, resulting in low return-fan brake horsepower. This paper discusses control techniques applied to systems installed in the Utah area during 1984 and 1985.

• Research Organization: Atkinson Electronics, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
• OSTI ID: 6494369
• Report Number(s): CONF-8606125-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: ASHRAE Trans.; (United States) Journal Volume: 92:2B
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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