Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning: Recent Advances in Diagnostics and Controls to Improve Air-Handling System Performance

Date Published
03/2008
Publication Type
Conference Proceedings
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LBL Report Number
LBNL-317E
Abstract
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.
Series Title
Physics of Sustainable Energy- Using Energy Efficiently and Producing it Renewably
Conference Name
American Institute of Physics, AIP Conference Proceedings 1044
Year of Conference
2008
Number of Volumes
1-2
Pagination
149-162
Publisher
Melville, New York
Conference Location
Berkeley, CA
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