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The 3rd AIVC Conference - Energy efficient domestic ventilation systems for achieving acceptable indoor air quality, was held in London, UK, 20-23 September 1982.

Contains 29 papers.

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Avoiding condensation and mould growth in existing housing with the minimum energy input.

Detailed studies of public sector modernisation programmes show that the principal problem resulting from lack of thermal insulation and inappropriate…

Finbow M.
Ventilation rates in relation to emission of gases and vapours from building materials.

Uses mathematical models for formaldehyde concentrations in 3 normal rooms in a single family house to estimate ventilation rates needed to maintain the…

Molhave L.
Ventilation and internal air movements for summer and winter conditions.

Distinguishes the problems of designing natural ventilation systems for summer and winter conditions and discusses in detail the objectives, methods and…

Howarth A.T. Burberry P.J. Irwin C. I'Anson S.J.
A comparison of alternative ventilation strategies.

Examines several ventilation strategies in tight houses for both impact on the total ventilation and effect on the energy balance of the system. Uses the…

Sherman M.H. Grimsrud D.T.
Experiments with a passive ventilation system.

Describes a simple method of controlled ventilation comprising an extract system and air inlets. The extract system is effectively a flue connecting to…

Johnson K.A. Pitts G.
The ventilation performance of houses - a case study.

Describes a programme of ventilation measurements performed on a group of energy efficient houses built in the mid-1970's and situated in Abertridwr, S.…

O'Sullivan P. Jones P.J.
Energy improvement kits - field results.

Outlines project where 25 representative dwellings from Birmingham Local Authority Housing stocks were monitored before and after energy retrofitting.…

Hildon A. Heap L.J. Trollope M. Watkins R.
Effect of a gas furnace chimney on the air leakage characteristic of a two-storey detached house.

Reports the results of an experimental assessment of the effect of a chimney on the air leakage characteristic of an unoccupied two-storey detached house…

Shaw C.Y., Brown W.C.
Definition of ventilation efficiency and the efficiency of mechanical ventilation systems.

Discusses air quality and the related definitions of ventilation efficiency. Suggests a definition of efficiency for ventilation systems in residential…

Sandberg M.
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