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Exposure to ambient fine particles (PM2.5: particles < 2.5 μm in diameter) and ultrafine particles (UFPs: particles < 100 nm in diameter) has adverse effects on human health. Residential buildings greatly impact human exposure to outdoor particles because people spend more than 90% of their...
The majority of human exposure to airborne particles occurs inside buildings, particularly in residences. In order to improve indoor air quality and reduce indoor particle concentrations, high efficiency particle filters in central forced air heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC)...
Scope. This Standard applies to communication, infrastructure and system functionality as they relate to the implementation of energy management strategies for variable capacity DR-ready HVAC systems installed in residential and small commercial applications with capacities of 65,000...
1.1 This test method provides a laboratory test for the measurement of particulate generated as a direct result of the vacuuming process. 1.2 This test method is applicable to all residential/commercial uprights, canisters, stickvacs, central vacuum systems, and combination cleaners. 1.3...
Inclusions The areas covered in the scope of this PAS are: (a) Electrically driven packaged heat pump systems with a heating capacity greater than 10 kW delivering a temperature between 50°C and 160°C; (b) Issues of site integration (including connectivity, advanced controls, thermal storage and...
Scope of the Standard The standard provides minimum energy-efficiency requirements for the design and construction of new buildings and new construction in existing buildings. In particular, it applies to new buildings and their systems, building additions and their systems, and new systems and...
Electric motors are the largest consumer of electric energy and they play a critical role in the growing market for electrification. Due to their simple construction, switched reluctance motors (SRMs) are exceptionally attractive for the industry to respond to the increasing demand for...
Modern Residential Construction Practices provides easy-to-read, comprehensive and highly illustrated coverage of residential building construction practices that conform to industry standards in the United States and Canada. Each chapter provides complete descriptions, real-world...
This guide covers a procedure to assist owners and operators of commercial and institutional buildings in the stewardship of cleaning and housekeeping operations. The focus of this guide is to address appropriate cleaning activities and processes, to promote eco-efficiency and sustainability, and...
1.1 This guide covers a procedure to assist owners and operators of commercial and institutional buildings in the stewardship of cleaning and housekeeping operations. The focus of this guide is to address appropriate cleaning activities and processes, to promote eco-efficiency and sustainability,...
: Keep HVAC and refrigeration equipment running at peak performance. In this practical resource, a veteran service and repair professional with decades of hands-on experience walks you through the preventive maintenance process for residential and commercial HVAC and...
