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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 |
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Climate Zone: |
Moist - 5 |
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Subdivision: |
Carlyle Towers, MLK Apartments, Echo Apartments |
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Builder: |
Dunn Development, Phipps Houses, Legow Management |
Evaluation
Start Date: |
August 2007 |
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Completion Date: |
October 2008 |
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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. |
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General Construction Information: |
Evaluation covered balancing air flow in new and existing multi-family buildings with central ventilation ducts. |
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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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