Building pressurization control with rooftop air conditioners

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Heat., Piping Air Cond.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5908956

Winter, S

The modulated exhaust fan appears to be the most cost effective positive means to maintain close building pressure control with rooftop air conditioning, but because building construction and applications vary, every building's pressure control needs must be analyzed. Requirements will vary from no relief to barometric dampers to return fans to modulated exhaust fans. As heating and cooling costs continue to rise and tighter building codes prevail, proper selection of building pressure control is one area that must be monitored more carefully by the HVAC system designer.

• Research Organization: The Trane Co.
• OSTI ID: 5908956
• Journal Information: Heat., Piping Air Cond.; (United States), Vol. 54:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
42 ENGINEERING
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PRESSURE CONTROL
SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS
BAROMETERS
BLOWERS
BUILDING CODES
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
PRESSURIZING
ROOFS
CONTROL
ENERGY SYSTEMS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
PRESSURE GAGES
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