Exhaust Fans for Building Ventilation: Improve IAQ & Reduce Moisture Problems

One of the most important measures in weatherization is adding building ventilation for removing indoor pollutants and maintaining good Indoor air quality. Learn about different types of ventilation fans, designing, sizing, controls, duct selection, and best installation practices using ventilation fans.

Session Speaker(s): 

Shawn Gallagher

Session Chair(s): 

Shawn Gallagher

Event Time: 

Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Room / Location:
Marina III

Experience Level: 

1 (no prior experience/knowledge needed)

CEU Information: 

AIA 1.5 LU/HSW
BPI 1.5 hours
GBCI BD+C, ID+C, O+M, WELL 1.5 hours
MA CSL 1.5 hour, Energy

Learning Objectives:

  • Use fan curve to design and calculate static pressure to achieve optimum performance of your ventilation fan
  • Explain in general the physics of air flow and psychometrics for controlling humidity and improving IAQ
  • Describe good standard controls to have with your ventilation system to achieve the best IAQ
  • Apply 10 best practices for installing your ventilation fan

Session ID: 

BOS20-108

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