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In this paper we describe the development of a multi-tracer gas system for measuring interzonal air movement in buildings. The system consists of simple and stand-alone gas injectors and sampling units. The injectors are capable of releasing up to four perfluorocarbon tracer gases in different parts of a building. Following tracer gas injection and mixing, small samples of air are collected using automatic sampling units. Each unit consists of a 16 position valve and a group of removable stainless steel tubes packed with solid absorbent. Samples may be taken simultaneously at up to four points in space and up to 16 points in time. These samples are then stored for subsequent analysis in the laboratory using an automatic thermal desorber and gas chromatograph.
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Littler, J., Riffat, S., Eid, M. (1988). Interzone Airflow. In: Steemers, T.C. (eds) Solar Energy Applications to Buildings and Solar Radiation Data. Solar Energy Development — Third Programme, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2961-6_10
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