Building & Construction Practice Test: Ventilation — Flashcards

Here are some basics of building ventilation:

Natural ventilation: The flow of air between the inside and outside of a building. Natural ventilation can be caused by pressure differences from the wind or temperature differences.
Mechanical ventilation: Uses fans installed in walls, windows, or air ducts to supply or exhaust air. Mechanical ventilation can reduce noise and air pollution.
Hybrid ventilation: A combination of natural and mechanical ventilation systems. Hybrid ventilation uses sensors and controls to automatically switch between systems based on indoor and outdoor conditions.
Stack ventilation: Also known as buoyancy-driven ventilation, this method uses the temperature difference between the inside and outside air. Warmer air is lighter than colder air, so it rises and leaves the building through openings at a higher level. The cooler air from outside is introduced at a low level and gradually becomes warmer as it moves toward heat sources.
Room exhausts: Place exhausts, like ceiling and wall fans, as close to the source of emissions as possible.
Auxiliary fans: Use auxiliary fans to mix the air in a room.
Make-up air: Add tempered make-up air when it's most effective, depending on climate conditions. 
 

Ventilation topics include: Ventilation types and variations with climate.