Discuss infiltration airflow using AHU method and crack method. Discuss wind effect and thermal effect on infiltration. Discuss infiltration through windows, walls and doors. Discuss the impact of infiltration on cooling coil load and space thermal comfort
Objectives
After this lesson, students will…
- be able to calculate infiltration airflow using AHU method and crack method
- know the impact of infiltration on cooling coil load and space thermal comfort
Powerpoint file
Lesson plan
ACH method and crack method
Calculate infiltration airflow using AHU method and crack method
Impacts of infiltration
Space sensible and latent load introduced by infiltration
Notes for the instructor
Metadata
| Contributors | Zufen Wang |
| Created | Fall 2022 |
| Modified | Spring 2023 |
| Courses Using this Module | AREN 4450 (TSU) |
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