Evaluation of a staircase pressurization system

Wan Ki Chow, L. W. Lam

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Abstract

Staircase pressurization systems are now specified to be installed in many types of buildings in Hong Kong. To investigate the operating performance of such a system, a series of field tests was performed. This paper reports the results on evaluating the performance of a staircase pressurization system installed in a commercial building. The measured quantities included the differential pressure levels across the doors to the staircase, airflow rate, air temperature, and fan characteristics. The airflow network program ASCOS was used to justify the results. The system was found not to be working effectively, and recommendations are made for improving the design.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)194-199
Number of pages6
JournalASHRAE Transactions
Volume99
Issue numberpt 2
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1993
EventProceedings of the 1993 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: 27 Jun 199330 Jun 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanical Engineering

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