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Air-to-air heat exchangers: saving energy and improving indoor air quality
G.D. Roseme,C.D. Hollowell,Alan Meier,Arthur H. Rosenfeld,I. Turiel +4 more
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In this article, the authors describe the use of mechanical ventilation coupled with heat recovery devices in residential buildings to maintain acceptable indoor air quality and conserve energy, estimating energy and peak power savings.Abstract:
Some houses currently built have substantially reduced air infiltration rates to conserve heating and cooling energy use. Indoor air quality problems associated with this large reduction in ventilation air have become apparent. The paper describes the use of mechanical ventilation coupled with heat recovery devices in residential buildings to maintain acceptable indoor air quality and conserve energy. Estimates of energy and peak power savings are given.read more
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Human disease from radon exposures: the impact of energy conservation in residential buildings
TL;DR: In this article, the impact of energy conservatism in residential buildings is discussed, and the authors propose a model to evaluate the effect of energy conservation on residential buildings in terms of their susceptibility to radon exposure.
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Human disease from radon exposures: The impact of energy conservation in residential buildings
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