SEDL / STP / STP904-EB / STP19642S

Average Infiltration Rates in Residences: Comparison of Electric and Combustion Heating Systems

Goldschmidt, VW
Professor of mechanical engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Pages: 29    Published: Jan 1986

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Abstract

Research and test results presenting measurements of air infiltration rates in residences are reviewed. In particular, comparison of electric and combustion heating shows (on the average) infiltration rates to be 0.1 to 0.25 higher for residences with combustion heating.