Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution System

Technical Report · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 2016

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1240501· OSTI ID:1240501

Poerschke, Andrew ^[1]; Rudd, Armin ^[2]

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1. IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
2. ABT Systems, LLC, Annville, PA (United States)

This report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout allows duct systems to easily be brought within conditioned space via interior partition walls. Centrally locating the air handling unit in the house significantly reduces duct lengths. The plenum box is designed so that each connected duct receives a similar amount of airflow—regardless of its position on the box. Furthermore, within a reasonable set of length restrictions each duct continues to receive similar airflow.

• Research Organization: IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
• OSTI ID: 1240501
• Report Number(s): DOE/GO-102016-4751; 7332
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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