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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/9333| Title: | Window performance in extreme cold |
| Authors: | Flanders, Stephen N. Buska, James S. Barrett, S. A. |
| Keywords: | Air flow Life cycle costs Alaska Military facilities Cold regions Thermal insulation Glass Windows Humidity |
| Publisher: | Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | CRREL report ; 82-38. |
| Description: | CRREL Report Abstract: Extreme cold causes heavy buildup of frost, ice and condensation on many windows. It also increases the incentive for improving the airtightness of windows against heat loss. Our study shows that tightening specifications for Alaskan windows to permit only 30% of the air leakage allowed by current American airtightness standards is economically attractive. We also recommend triple glazing in much of Alaska to avoid window icing in homes and barracks. We base our conclusions on a two-year field study of Alaskan military bases that included recording humidity and temperature data, observing moisture accumulation on windows and measuring airtightness with a fan pressurization device. |
| Rights: | Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/9333 |
| Appears in Collections: | CRREL Report |
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