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   CO2-based demand control for coach ventilation  evaluated  
The ventilation of confined spaces can be controlled according to demand by using CO2-concentration as an indicator for occupancy. This concept can be applied to railway passenger coaches and saves energy since less outside air has to be heated or cooled to inside temperature.
Technology field: Optimisation of comfort functions
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References / Links:  Brunner, Gartner 1999;  Dongen, Fiechter 2000;  Emmerich, Persily 1997
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Related projects:  CO2-controlled ventilation;  Savings on Coaches, Type Bpm
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
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