Laboratory evaluation of fan/filter units' aerodynamic and energy performance
The paper discusses the benefits of having a consistent testing method to characterize aerodynamic and energy performance of FFUs. It presents evaluation methods of laboratory-measured performance of ten relatively new, 1220 mm x 610 mm (or 4 ft x 2 ft) fan-filter units (FFUs), and includes results of a set of relevant metrics such as energy performance indices (EPI) based upon the sample FFUs tested. This paper concludes that there are variations in FFUs' performance, and that using a consistent testing and evaluation method can generate compatible and comparable FFU performance information. The paper also suggests that benefits and opportunities exist for our method of testing FFU energy performance to be integrated in future recommended practices.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Director. Office of Science. Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Office of the Building Technology Program. State and Community Programs; California Energy Commission. Public Interest Energy Research Program
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- OSTI ID:
- 842668
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL-54250; R&D Project: E12003; TRN: US200516%%862
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Journal Publication Date: August 2004
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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