%0 Conference Proceedings
%A Craig P Wray
%A Max H Sherman
%A Iain S Walker
%A Darryl J Dickerhoff
%A Clifford C Federspiel
%B American Institute of Physics, AIP Conference Proceedings  1044
%C Berkeley, CA
%D 2008
%G eng
%I Melville, New York
%P 149-162
%S Physics of Sustainable Energy- Using Energy Efficiently and Producing it Renewably
%T Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning: Recent Advances in Diagnostics and Controls to Improve Air-Handling System Performance
%2 LBNL-317E
%6 1-2
%8 03/2008
%X The performance of air-handling systems in buildings needs to be improved. Many of the deficiencies result from myths and lore and a lack of understanding about the non-linear physical principles embedded in the associated technologies. By incorporating these principles, a few important efforts related to diagnostics and controls have already begun to solve some of the problems. This paper illustrates three novel solutions: one rapidly assesses duct leakage, the second configures ad hoc duct-static-pressure reset strategies, and the third identifies useful intermittent ventilation strategies. By highlighting these efforts, this paper seeks to stimulate new research and technology developments that could further improve air-handling systems.