Description

Points out that all buildings exhibit stack effect in cold weather. This is a phenomenon caused by the difference in weight of warm air columns within the building and cold air columns outside. In tall buildings, stack effect causes unique problems such as elevator door sticking and washroom exhaust imbalance. Explains the cause and outlines HVAC solutions.

KEYWORDS: Buildings, multistorey buildings, stack effect, air flow, lifts, doors.

Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, vol.97, Pt. 1, New York 1991

Product Details

Published:

1991

Number of Pages:

4

File Size:

1 file , 470 KB

Product Code(s):

D-18608