Infiltration and Pressure Differences Induced by Forced Air Systems in Florida Residences

Primary Author(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center
James Cummings, Florida Solar Energy Center

Report Number

FSEC-RR-240-89

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-RR-240-89.pdf

Keywords

Blower Door; Buildings; Florida; Ducts; HVAC, Infiltration; Pressure differences; Forced air systems; Tracer gas; Blower door test; Air distribution leaks; Florida residences

Abstract

Five homes were tested by tracer gas and blower door to assess infiltration caused by leaks in air distribution systems. These homes are not a random sample and therefore may not give an accurate representation of Florida housing. Techniques used to determine the amount of return leak and the amount of infiltration caused by duct leaks are described.

Date Published

1-1-1989

Identifiers

901

Notes

Original Publication: Cummings, J., Tooley, J., "Infiltration and Pressure Differences Induced by Forced Air Systems in Florida Residences", ASHRAE Transactions 1989, V. 95, Pt. 2, 1989.

Preprint available, for discussion purposes only. Not to be reprinted in whole or in part without permission.

Subjects

Concrete stoppings (Mining)--Airtightness; Dwellings--Heating and ventilation; Air quality management; Building fittings; Air pressure--Measurement; Florida scrub jay

Local Subjects

Buildings - Blower Door; Buildings - Ducts; Florida; Buildings - HVAC

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

STARS Citation

Florida Solar Energy Center and Cummings, James, "Infiltration and Pressure Differences Induced by Forced Air Systems in Florida Residences" (1989). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 901.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/901