Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the air leakage parts and analyze the airtightness in newly constructed apartments. For the study, the blower door and tracer gas tests were used to measure air leakage rate. Four parts in the building were applied and the measurements were conducted to obtain the air leakage rate of those parts. As a result, the air leakage rate was 0.7~1.0(ACH50) when all parts were sealed. On the other hand, the value was 1.6~2.7(ACH50) under unsealed condition. Considering these reults, it can be assumed that the airtightness of newly constructed apartments was quite tight. In addition, the results showed that the parts of the air leakage were mainly affected in order by, the entrance door, windows, mechanic 2 (air system), mechanic 1 (water system), and electric. By improving these parts, it will be expected to improve the airtighteness for residential buildings. Furthermore, building energy can be saved and provide more comfortable environments.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 30th International PLEA Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward - Proceedings |
| Editors | Rajan Rawal, Sanyogita Manu, Nirmala Khadpekar |
| Publisher | CEPT University Press |
| Pages | 500-507 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789383184033 |
| State | Published - 2014 |
Publication series
| Name | 30th International PLEA Conference: Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the Way Forward - Proceedings |
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| Volume | 1 |
Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
