- Author
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Emmerich, S. J.
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Persily, A. K.
- Title
- State-of-the-Art Review of CO2 Demand Controlled Ventilation Technology and Application.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Sponsor
- Architectural Energy Corp., Boulder, CO
- Report
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NISTIR 6729
March 2001
47 p.
- Keywords
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carbon dioxide
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energy efficiency
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indoor air quality
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ventilation
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energy consumption
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climate
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field tests
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simulation
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sensors
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standards
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building codes
- Identifiers
- carbon dioxide generation rates; sensor performance and location; standards and regulatory context; CEC RFP issues; preliminary application guidance and issues
- Abstract
- The control of outdoor air intake rates in mechanically ventilated buildings based on indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, often referred to as CO2 demand controlled ventilation (DCV), has the potential for reducing the energy consumption associated with building ventilation in some commercial and institutional buildings. Carbon dioxide DCV has been discussed, promoted, studied and demonstrated for the last twenty years, but questions remain regarding the actual energy savings potential as a function of climate, ventilation system features, and building occupancy. In addition, questions exist as to the indoor air quality (IAQ) impacts of the approach best way to implement CO2 DCV in general and in a given building. This report presents a state-of-the-art review of CO2 DCV technology and application including discussion of the concept and its application, and a literature review. In addition the regulatory and standard requirements impacting CO2 DCV are also examined.