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Constant Airflow Regulators (CAR) in Multi-Family Multi-Story Central Ventilation Systems: New York, NY & Caldwell, NJ

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Location: New York, NY & Caldwell, NJ
Climate Zone: Moist - 5
Subdivision: Carlyle Towers, MLK Apartments, Echo Apartments
Builder: Dunn Development, Phipps Houses, Legow Management
Evaluation
Start Date:
August 2007
Completion Date: October 2008
Technologies Evaluated:

Objectives:

Assess Constant Airflow Regulators (CARs) effectiveness in balancing air flows in multi-family, multi-story central exhaust ventilation systems in new and existing buildings.

General Construction Information:

Evaluation covered balancing air flow in new and existing multi-family buildings with central ventilation ducts.

Significant Results:
  • CAR regulators can improve the dwelling unit air flow balance in multi-story buildings.
  • CAR regulators can be used to normalize exhaust air flow in both new construction and remodeling applications.
  • The regulator allows more consistent air flow to the lower stories in the building.
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