Strategy Guideline. Compact Air Distribution Systems

Burdick, Arlan¹ 

[1] IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

关键词: compact air distribution systems;    air distribution systems;    space conditioning;    comfort;    HVAC design;    duct design and layout;    high sidewall supply air outlets;    temperature stratification;    supply air systems;    return air systems;    air flow management;    heating;    cooling;    new construction;    roof/ceiling/attic;    residential;    residential building;    IBACOS;    Building America;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1220070
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO--102013-3846
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1220070
Others  :  Other: 6288

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficient home. The decision criteria for a compact air distribution system must be determined early in the whole-house design process, considering both supply and return air design. However, careful installation of a compact air distribution system can result in lower material costs from smaller equipment, shorter duct runs, and fewer outlets; increased installation efficiencies, including ease of fitting the system into conditioned space; lower loads on a better balanced HVAC system, and overall improved energy efficiency of the home.