How can a large Warehouse that uses natural ventilation system, but does not meet the requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2007 section 5.1 be able to pass under the LEED EBOM IEQp1? Is it possible to use simulation as an alternative for proving ventilation levels compliance?
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Marina Andrade
Sustainability Consultancy ServicesCushman & Wakefield
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September 5, 2014 - 6:59 am
Hi Diego,
you can prove through the sizing calculation of natural ventilation warehouse system.
In a warehouse the idea is to remove heat through the chimney effect.
Take a look at the ASHRAE 62.1 User Manual, which talks about Enginnered Ventilation System.
Regards
Julia Weatherby
PresidentWeatherby Design & Co. Engineers
94 thumbs up
September 5, 2014 - 8:08 am
Diego-
You could use any of the natural ventilation analysis techniques discussed under the EBOM IEQ credit 1.3 Increased Ventilation to document adequate ventilation, even if you are not going for the Increased Ventilation credit.
Refer to the IEQ Credit 1.3 section of the EBOM 2009 reference guide or to that credit on LEED User.