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ACCA Manual ZR – Residential Zoning Systems

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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.

Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes

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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Report outlining the issues with using existing ducts with a new low-load HVAC system, which reduces throw at supply registers causing decreased mixing of supply and room air, leading to potential thermal comfort complaints.