Duct leakage typically increases HVAC energy consumption because the heated or chilled air that leaks into unconditioned spaces increases the duty cycle of the heating or cooling equipment. Variable-air-volume (VAV) blowers must run harder to deliver the required conditioning to the space.
Citation: ASHRAE Journal, Vol. 47, No. 8
Product Details
- Published:
- 2005
- Number of Pages:
- 3
- File Size:
- 1 file , 350 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-26158
