Report Number
FSEC-PF-443-08
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-PF-443-08.pdf
Keywords
HVAC; Buildings; Humidity; AC system equipment; Indoor humidity control; High-efficiency homes; Ventilation air; Dehumidification
Abstract
High-efficiency home designs have significantly reduced sensible cooling loads, and some building codes and IAQ standards have begun requiring continuous outdoor ventilation air. These trends have led to an increased prevalence of high indoor humidity conditions (Rudd and Henderson 2007). This paper presents a summary of low-cost or no-cost equipment selection and operation options for conventional residential air-conditioning equipment than can result in lower indoor humidity levels. These options should be evaluated and employed to the extent possible prior to considering the added first cost and operating costs of separate dehumidification equipment.
Date Published
12-15-2008
Identifiers
384
Subjects
Air conditioning; Humidity--Control; Building laws; Indoor air quality; Dwellings
Local Subjects
Humidity; Buildings - HVAC
Type
Text; Document
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Shirey III, Don B., "AC System Equipment Specification, Installation and Operational Options for Improved Indoor Humidity Control" (2008). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 384.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/384
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Notes
Original Publication: Shirey III, D., "AC System Equipment Specification, Installation and Operational Options for Improved Indoor Humidity Control", Sixteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, December 15-17, 2008, in Dallas, TX.