US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

AIR 8 - Demystifying the Airs Combustion, Ventilation, & Make-up

Thursday, August 17, 2006 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Over the years we have become more concerned with combustion safety, acceptable indoor air quality, and house pressures. However, understanding, measuring, and providing the required “air” can be a challenge. At times combustion, ventilation, and make-up air all work together; at other times, they seem to work against one another. This session will define possible problems and present systematic solutions.

By attending this session, participants will

Understand the methods for determining if adequate combustion air is available to appliances and, if not, how to ensure an adequate supply
Be able to size ventilation fans for acceptable indoor air quality
Find out how to determine if make-up air is needed to reduce pressure imbalances
Recognize how the “airs” interact

KEYWORDS: backdrafting, combustion, IAQ, pressure balancing, ventilation

Rick Karg, RJ Karg Associates / WxWare Diagnostics, Topsham, ME

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Air On The Move
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) Ohio HVAC Minnesota Residential Building Contractors

Course Presenter(s):

Rick Karg

Course Document(s):

Demystifying the Airs Combustion, Ventilation, & Make-up - Karg

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