Evaluation Tools and Equipment - 11/22/2004 - House Energy Efficiency
Evaluation Tools and Equipment
How can I build more energy-efficient homes? How can I test conditions to improve durability? The resources below provide information on tools and tests that can help you evaluate construction elements.
Blower Door Graduate PATH Technology offering benefits of: Affordability, Energy Efficiency, and Quality/Durability.
Duct Leakage Testing Graduate PATH Technology offering benefits of: Affordability and Energy Efficiency.
Electric Moisture Meters Graduate PATH Technology offering benefits of: Quality/Durability and Safety/Disaster Mitigation.
Assessment of Radon Mitigation Methods in Low-Rise Residential Buildings - pdf 3.1 MB Radon is a major indoor pollutant. Studies undertaken during the past thirty years demonstrate the wide-scale presence of radon in residences throughout the world. The characteristics of the sources of radon are well understood and form the basis of the radon mitigation systems that are used both in North America and in other parts of the world. There, however, little radon mitigation is occurring in the United States. There are many reasons for this. Some are political, some related to risk communication, some to the nature of the health effects associated with radon exposure, and some to the success of the mitigation systems that have been developed. The discussion of this paper focuses on the final point.
Assessment of Damage to Homes Caused by Hurricane Opal - pdf 4.9 MB In 1995 Hurricane Opal struck the Gulf of Florida in a fairly populated area. In an effort to improve the quality of housing, the building industry recognized the need to evaluate actual performance of residential construction during hurricanes. This report presents the study and its findings and offers recommendations for improving building practices where appropriate.
Energy Use: Knowledge is Power How is home energy use evaluated and measured? This information is critical to builders, manufacturers, homeowners, government agencies, and many other groups.
Air Infiltration Measurement Techniques This report will summarize the methods and the relevant error analyses of tracer gas techniques which have become widely used to measure the ventilation rates in buildings. This report will also review the current effort in multizone infiltration measurement techniques.
Building Energy Software Tools Directory From the U.S. Department of Energy's Office Building Technology, State and Community Programs. A list of over 200 energy-related software tools for buildings, with an emphasis on using renewable energy and achieving energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings.
Energy Analysis Tools A comprehensive list of energy design/analysis software tools provided by the US Department of Energy.
Energy Performance of Buildings Group, Lawrence Berkeley Lab The Energy Performance of Buildings Group (EPB) works on problems associated with whole-building integration involving modeling, measurement, design and operation. It is mostly focused on the movement of air and associated penalties involving distribution of pollutants, energy and fresh air.
Home Energy Magazine Home Energy Magazine disseminates objective and practical information on residential energy conservation, performance, and comfort. Content includes residential comfort issues, covered by the people researching and employing innovative design, building, and remodeling practices and products.
Leakage Diagnostics, Sealant Longevity, Sizing and Technology Transfer in Residential Thermal Distribution Systems: Part 2 This report builds on and extends previous efforts described in "Leakage Diagnostics, Sealant Longevity, Sizing and Technology Transfer in Residential Thermal Distribution Systems". New developments include defining combined duct and equipment efficiencies in a concept called "Tons At the Register" and on performance issues related to field use of the aerosol sealant technology.
The Use of Blower Door Data Blower doors are used to measure the air tightness and air leakage of building envelopes. As existing dwellings in the United States are ventilated primarily through leaks in the building shell (i.e., infiltration) rather than by whole-house mechanical ventilation systems, accurate understanding of the uses of blowerdoor data is critical. This report summarizes what is and what can be done with Blower-Door data.
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Delta Q duct Leakage test Abstract: 1 LBNL 47308 Development of a New Duct Leakage Test: Delta Q Walker, I. S., Sherman, M. H., Wempen, J., Wang, D., McWilliams, J. A., and Dickerhoff, D. J. Energy Performance of Buildings Group Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory One Cyclotron Road Berkeley, CA 94720 This work was supported... epb.lbl.gov
Home Energy Checklist for Action Abstract: TEXT Full Site PUBLICATIONS Publications Search Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings Home Energy Checklist for Action Home energy checklist for action Here's a simple checklist to give you an idea of the things you can learn about in the Consumer ... www.aceee.org
Comfort Home: Builders: A Builder Perspective Abstract: The Comfort Home Program is one of the most technically advanced residential energy efficiency processes available. Comfort Home has combined proven energy conservation techniques and a solid marketing approach that makes it easy to build and sell energy efficient and comfortable... www.comforthome.com
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The Healthy House Institute, Video Series Synopsis Abstract: The Healthy House Video Series, a Synopsis (13 episodes featuring John and Lynn Bower) Volume 1 contains Episode 1: Is your house healthy? (indoor pollution in general, types and sources of pollutants, building-related illness, and the hosts own experiences), Episode 2: Designing... www.hhinst.com
Steel vs. Wood Cost Comparison Beaufort Demonstration Homes Abstract: CHAPTERS: Chpts. 1-13 (*.pdf, 599 KB) APPENDICES: Appendices A-C (*.pdf, 677 KB) Appendix D (*.pdf, 1.7 MB) NOTE: Adobe Reader is required to download, view, and/or print PDF files. If your computer does not have this software, you must first download Adobe Reader , and follow... www.pathnet.org
Evaluating Residential Forced-Air Heating Systems in Anchorage Homes Abstract: Over-Sizing of Residential Forced-Air Heating Systems in Southcentral Alaska Homes Phil Kaluza Arctic Energy Systems June 2002 FUNDED BY: Acknowledgements This study was sponsored by the Cold Climate Housing Research Center with funding from Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. The author... www.cchrc.org
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CIMA Insulation Report.pdf Abstract: CONSUMER UPDATE INSULATION EFFECTIVENESS BULLETIN A PUBLIC SERVICE PUBLICATION OF CIMA 1 # Beyond R-Value: The truth about insulation performance in the real world of buildings When the "Energy Crisis" of the 1970s sent home heating and cooling costs soaring, demand for building insulation... www.cellulose.org
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WBDG | 15810: Ducts Abstract: Submit Design Guidance Building Types Space Types Design Objectives Products & Systems Products 07410: Metal Roofing 07900: Joint Sealers 11425: Food Service Equipment—Hood and Ventilation Equipment 13080: Seismic Restraint for Mechanical Systems 15810: Ducts ... www.wbdg.org
An Evaluation of the Good Cents Program in College Station, Texas Abstract: (pressing HOME will start a new search) ASC Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, California April 7 - 10, 1999 pp 371 - 382 An Evaluation of... asceditor.unl.edu
EWCFall'99 Abstract: Builders Vie w Window Upgrades as High Priority , Reports IBA COS Builders are getting the message that energy efficient windows represent their high technology solution for comfortable, economic and energy efficient housing. That’s not just any-one’s opinion— it is the word from... www.efficientwindows.org
Purchasing Advisor Abstract: Energy Advisor Your guide to energy products for commercial buildings HVAC: Duct Sealing What Are the Options? How to Make the Best Choice What's on the Horizon? Who are the Manufacturers? Each year, leaky ducts in residential and commercial buildings increase energy bills by more than $5... www.fpl.com
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Electrochromic System Abstract: Electrochromic Systems Objectives Technical Approach New: Electrochromic Window Field Test Bibliography Objectives : To develop the tools required to analyze the building level impacts (energy, comfort, etc) of advanced materials, and to use these tools to create a... windows.lbl.gov
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