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MAD-AIR
Abstract
Forced air heating ard air corditioning duct
systems in residential housing have been largely
overlcoked in house diagnostics. Even the building
is itself a part of the overall ir distribution
system. When a duct system fails, it can have some
serious effects on the home. Proper air flow within
the corditioned space is as important as the air
flow within the duct line. Failure of a duct system
or even the closing of the interior dcors can create
pressure differentials both within ard across the
building envelope when the heating and air conditioning
fan is in operation. These failures may cause
increased energy usage, poor indoor air quality and
even promote multiple moisture problems.
Citation
Tooley, J. J.; Moyer, N. A. (1989). MAD-AIR. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6564.