Secondary Author(s)

Cummings, James; Moyer, Neil; Fairey, Philip W.; McKendry, Bruce

Report Number

FSEC-CR-1669-96

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-CR-1669-96.pdf

Keywords

Air Flow; Ducts; Buildings, Uncontrolled airflow; Commercial buildings; Duct repair; Energy savings; Cooling energy; Airflow imbalance; Retrofit cost-effectiveness

Abstract

Uncontrolled airflow, including duct leakage, pressure imbalances caused by closed interior doors, and exhaust/intake airflow imbalance, was characterized in 70 commercial buildings. In 18 of these buildings, uncontrolled airflows were repaired and energy savings from these repairs were monitored. In most buildings the retrofit was duct repair. In other cases, outdoor airflow was reduced and return air transfers were provided. Cooling energy use was reduced by an average 15.1% in these 18 buildings. With an average repair cost of $455 and average cooling energy savings of $195 per year, uncontrolled airflow retrofits proved to be very cost-effective. Various factors indicate that greater energy savings could be achieved in the future.

Date Published

1-1-1996

Identifiers

799

Notes

Reference Publication: Withers, C.R., J.B. Cummings, N. Moyer, P. Fairey, and B. McKendry, "Energy Savings from Repair of Uncontrolled Air Flow in Eighteen Small Commercial Buildings", ASHRAE Transactions, 1996, Vol. 102, Part 2, P. 549­561.

Subjects

Buildings--Energy conservation; Air flow; Energy consumption; Cooling systems; Cost effectiveness

Local Subjects

Buildings - Air Flow; Buildings - Ducts

Type

Text; Document

Contributor (Linked Data)

Fairey, Philip W. [LC]

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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