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CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance

airflow limitation of lab spaces during unoccupied periods

According to Ashrae 90.1-2007 G3.1.1.d there should be a fan flow limitation for lab spaces in the baseline model during unoccupied hours. "For Lab spaces with a minimum of 5000 cfm of exhaust, use system type 5 or 7 that reduce exhaust and makeup air volume to 50% of design values during unoccupied periods" What if the design uses a fan flow limitation of 10% of design values for lab spaces ? Can this more restrictive flow limitation be used for the proposed model. Or should the flow limitation of 50% be used, which is identical to baseline model.

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Wed, 09/28/2011 - 20:18

Heinrich, I believe that you can use a 10% value in your proposed case, in the same way that heat recovery that exceeds the 50% minimum can be modeled.

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