Evaluation on the validity of the assumptions underlying CO 2-based demand-controlled ventilation by a literature review

Xingbin Lin, Josephine Lau, Grenville K. Yuill

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Abstract

A mechanical ventilation system should be designed to provide a minimum amount of outdoor air to each space, based on occupancy number and building area, according to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (ASHRAE 2010c). Demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) can be used to reduce unnecessary ventilation and save energy when a space is occupied at less than its design level. Carbon dioxide sensing could be used to estimate the number of people in a space or the strength of occupant-related contaminant sources. This control approach is called CO2-based DCV. CO 2-based DCV is based on several assumptions, which should be validated for the application of CO2-based DCV. This paper describes the results of a literature search performed to review these assumptions. The study concludes that the assumptions are valid and that CO2-based DCV can meet the objectives of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationASHRAE Transactions - ASHRAE Winter Conference
PublisherASHRAE
Pages81-87
Number of pages7
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)9781936504701
StatePublished - 2014
Event2014 ASHRAE Winter Conference - New York, NY, United States
Duration: Jan 18 2014Jan 22 2014

Publication series

NameASHRAE Transactions
NumberPART 1
Volume120
ISSN (Print)0001-2505

Other

Other2014 ASHRAE Winter Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York, NY
Period1/18/141/22/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanical Engineering

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