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Impact of Air-Filter Condition on HVAC Equipment

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/814094· OSTI ID:814094
An analysis was performed of changes in energy consumption caused by dirty filters for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems during both heating and cooling cycles. Basic heat-transfer fundamentals and the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle for air conditioners were used. The energy cost savings between a dirty and a clean filter were small and were mainly offset by the filter cost. However, the consequences of deferring filter replacement could be very costly because of early equipment failures.
Research Organization:
ORNL Oak Ridge National Laboratory (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
U.S. ARMY FACILITIES ENGINEERING SUPPORT AGENCY (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
814094
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM-9894
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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