Description

Collections are vulnerable to many threats. Because they mustbe preserved indefinitely, the steps taken to protect them are sometimes extraordinary.Most threats can be addressed by properly maintained housing and professionalsupport. The level of acceptable risk is a compromise between the theoreticallyideal environment and the practical. It is possible to slow deteriorationdrastically, but doing so may conflict with the ultimate functions of museums,libraries, and archives: not only to preserve, but also to allow public andscholarly access. Additionally, extremely high control over all environmentalparameters can help to ensure an object’s survival, but at a price no culturalinstitution can justify or is willing to pay. Managing risk, not avoiding italtogether, is the objective. This chapter addresses threats to collectionsthat are mitigated by a properly designed HVAC system that provides stabilityfor low-access storage environments and also serves high-traffic visitors’ areas.TERMINOLOGYKEY CONSIDERATIONSCONTEXT AND PREDESIGNOVERVIEW OF RISKSENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON COLLECTIONSDESIGN PARAMETERS FOR PERFORMANCE TARGET SPECIFICATIONSCONTROLS DESIGNCONTROL EQUIPMENTSYSTEM DESIGN AND SELECTIONCONSTRUCTIONCOMMISSIONINGTRAINING AND DOCUMENTATIONOPTIMIZATIONNo. of Pages: 46

Citation: 2019 ASHRAE Handbook¿¿¿HVAC Applications

Product Details

Published:

2019

Number of Pages:

46

Units of Measure:

Dual

File Size:

1 file , 5.2 MB

Product Code(s):

D-A242019SI