- Author
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Burch, D. M.
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Treado, S. J.
- Title
- Ventilating Residences and Their Attics for Energy Conservation: An Experimental Study.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBS SP 548,
- Book or Conf
- Summer Attic and Whole-House Ventilation. Proceedings. July 1979,
73-104 p.,
1979
- Keywords
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ventilation
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attic
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energy conservation
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whole house ventilation
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soffits
- Abstract
- Three identical houses in Houston, Texas were extensively instrumented for measuring their air conditioner energy consumption and ceiling and duct heat-gain rates. Comparative tests were conducted to investigate differences in house performance due to increased attic ventilation. The performances of a roof-mounted power ventilator, a ridge vent, and wind-driven turbines were compared to the performance of soffit venting meeting the requirements of the HUD Minimum Property Standards. The effect of various attic ventilation techniques on the indoor-comfort condition was also investigated.