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 ====== Airtightness measurements in Passive Houses ====== ====== Airtightness measurements in Passive Houses ======
 ===== Instructions for carrying out measurements ===== ===== Instructions for carrying out measurements =====
  
  
-Airtightness measurements in Passive House buildings are to be carried out uniformly worldwide according to ISO 9972, procedure 1. The deviations (these are not of a fundamental nature), clarifications and additions to the standard in relation to Passive Houses are described here. \\ +Airtightness measurements in Passive House buildings are to be carried out uniformly worldwide according to ISO 9972, method 1. The deviations (these are not of a fundamental nature), clarifications and additions to the standard in relation to Passive Houses are described here. \\ 
-The calculation of the reference volume for passive houses is to be carried out according to the procedure listed below which is not part of the ISO 9972. The resulting volume is to be used for the determination of the n50 value. \\ +The calculation of the reference volume for passive houses is to be carried out according to the procedure listed below which is not part of the ISO 9972. The resulting volume is to be used for the determination of the n<sub>50</sub>-value. \\ 
-For the calculation and documentation, it can be helpful to use the "room data sheets", which is included as an additional tool in PHPP Version 10.  \\+For the calculation and documentation, it can be helpful to use the "room data", which is included as an additional tool in PHPP Version 10.  \\
  
 ==== 1. Comparison of designations ==== ==== 1. Comparison of designations ====
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 The superseded standards EN 13829 and the current ISO 9972 use different designations in some places. For a better overview, the most important ones are compared here: The superseded standards EN 13829 and the current ISO 9972 use different designations in some places. For a better overview, the most important ones are compared here:
  
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-For measurements in Passive House buildings, the designation in accordance with EN 13829 should continue to be used.+
  
 ==== 2. Calculation of volumes ==== ==== 2. Calculation of volumes ====
  
-|The air volume V<sub>n50</sub> used for calculating the V<sub>n50</sub> value inside the heated building envelope should be determined and comprehensibly documented separately for **each room**. In doing so, **the base area of the room should be multiplied by the average clear height of the room**. Overall assumptions for determining the internal volume of the enclosed space (gross volume) by means of a reduction factor are not permissible.|**Room by room**| +The air volume V<sub>n50</sub> within the heated building envelope is the volume that will be used for calculating [[planning:airtight_construction:general_principles:blower_door_test|the n50 air leakage value]]It is supposed to indicate the //actual// volume of air that will be heated or cooled within the building and should be calculated separately for each room. The calculation should be carried out in accordance with detailed rules given in the [[https://passivehouse.com/downloads/03_building_criteria_en.pdfCriteria for Buildings]], section 3.2.10 Airtightness of the building envelope.  
-|**Note:**\\ The base area to be used for this calculation differs from the treated floor area which is normally usedThe air volume Vn50 is not the same as the "enclosed volume", nor is it the same as the volume of air in a heated zone as used in the PHPP sheet "Annual Heating Demand" (overall room height 2.5 m). For this reason, the calculated volume Vn50 from the test report must also be transferred into the PHPP. |**not TFA,\\  not V<sub>V</sub> \\  instead, V<sub>n50</sub>**| +
-|Irrespective of the degree of completion of the building, **the dimensions used should always be those of the finished building** (e.g. where there is no screed). Air volumes above suspended ceilings do NOT count towards the total air volume. This is regardless of whether the ceiling already exists, is tightly connected with the wall, or has different types of holes ("acoustic ceiling"). The reduction of the volume by layers of plaster does not have to be taken into account.|**Final dimensions only**| +
-|**A full and comprehensible room-by-room calculation of the volume must be provided for each airtightness measurement.** Auxiliary calculations may also be necessary; these must also be provided. For example, in the case of inclined roofs, the air volume is determined by means of triangular or prism calculations. A proportional factor such as those used in the table below (Figure 1) can be taken into account.|**Documentation**| +
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-[{{:picopen:figure_1_room_by_room.png?500|Figure 1: Example of documentation for room by room volume calculation.}}] +
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-The **total air volume** within the thermal envelope will thus be taken into account. Special features are shown in Figure 2 for more detailed explanation. +
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-[{{:picopen:figure_2_volume.png?500|Figure 2: Guidelines for calculating the air volume inside the airtight layer of a building. The red dashed line all around represents the air tight layer.}}] +
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-|Visible raftersbeams, plasterboard encasings, wall-mounted installations (if these do not have the same height as the room) and the like are not taken into account; in the calculation they are __not__ deducted for simplification. They are thus treated as if they did not exist (= air space).|**Rafters, beams wall-mounted installations.**| +
-|The volume of window reveals (see Figure 3) is not taken into account either (measured only up to the inner wall surface)The same applies in the case of doors and openings.\\ These stipulations are for the purpose of simplification. Any deviations occurring as a result are usually small.|**Window reveals**| +
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-[{{:picopen:figure_3_stairs.png?500|Figure 3: The volume of window reveals is __not__ taken into account in the volume calculation}}] +
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-|**Stairs**\\ The volume of a stairwell is part of the air volume and is fully taken into account. The volume of the stairs themselves (building component) is not taken into account, therefore it is not deducted. The base area of the stairwell can thus be multiplied with the clear height of the storey.|**No deduction of the stairwell volume**| +
-|The volume of elevator shafts and any other kind of shafts inside the thermal envelope are part of the air volume and is fully taken into accountThe volume of the elevator cabin, pipes etc. themselves (building component) is not taken into account, therefore it is not deducted. The base area of the shaft can thus be multiplied with the clear height of the storey |**Elevator and shafts count to the air volumes**|+
  
 An overview of the distinctions between the VL value from the PHPP and the Vn50 value for the blower door measurement can be found [[planning:building_services:ventilation:differentiation_between_vv_and_vn50_values|here]]. An overview of the distinctions between the VL value from the PHPP and the Vn50 value for the blower door measurement can be found [[planning:building_services:ventilation:differentiation_between_vv_and_vn50_values|here]].
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 |The only exceptions may be temporarily taping over openings for missing building components, as described above, which affect the airtightness (e.g. missing door sill, missing odour trap in the waste water pipe). Again, an exact record should be kept about such sealing.|**Exception: Missing building components**| |The only exceptions may be temporarily taping over openings for missing building components, as described above, which affect the airtightness (e.g. missing door sill, missing odour trap in the waste water pipe). Again, an exact record should be kept about such sealing.|**Exception: Missing building components**|
 |**The aim is to obtain realistic results reflecting the building’s airtightness in use, rather than to create an "artificially" improved situation.**|**Building as used**| |**The aim is to obtain realistic results reflecting the building’s airtightness in use, rather than to create an "artificially" improved situation.**|**Building as used**|
-|**Negative AND excess pressure measurement**\\ Unlike in the EN 13829 and ISO 9972 standards, both negative pressure AND excess pressure are generally required when measuring the airtightness in Passive Houses. In this way, the reliability of the measurement results is significantly improved, with a minimum of extra effort. Finally, the airtightness parameter of the building is determined as an average value from the negative and excess pressure results.|**Measurement with negative __and__ excess pressure**|+|**Negative AND excess pressure measurement**\\ Unlike in the ISO 9972 standards, both negative pressure AND excess pressure are generally required when measuring the airtightness in Passive Houses. In this way, the reliability of the measurement results is significantly improved, with a minimum of extra effort. Finally, the airtightness parameter of the building is determined as an average value from the negative and excess pressure results.|**Measurement with negative __and__ excess pressure**|
  
-==== 5. Special features of large buildings (q<sub>E50</sub>-value) ====+==== 5. Special features of large buildings (qE50-value) ====
  
-|In large buildings it is necessary to calculate the airtightness value with reference to the envelope area (q<sub>E50</sub>-value) in addition. The n50-value alone is no longer significant on account of the more favourable A/V ratio (surface area to volume ratio).\\ In the case of large buildings it is therefore recommended that the exterior surface of the building should also be ascertained. This is also determined according to EN 13829 or the identical ISO 9972. |**Exterior surface**|+|In large buildings it is necessary to calculate the airtightness value with reference to the envelope area (q<sub>E50</sub>-value) in addition. The n<sub>50</sub>-value alone is no longer significant on account of the more favourable A/V ratio (surface area to volume ratio).\\ In the case of large buildings it is therefore recommended that the exterior surface of the building should also be ascertained. This is also determined according to ISO 9972. |**Exterior surface**|
 |Buildings with an air volume V<sub>n50</sub> **≥ 1500m³** are defined as large buildings.|**≥ 1500m³**| |Buildings with an air volume V<sub>n50</sub> **≥ 1500m³** are defined as large buildings.|**≥ 1500m³**|
-|For such large buildings, as a result __both__ values, i.e. the n50-value and the q50-value, will then need to be indicated in the measurement report.|**n<sub>50</sub> __and__ q<sub>50</sub> values required**| +|For such large buildings, as a result __both__ values, i.e. the n<sub>50</sub>-value and the q<sub>E50</sub>-value, will then need to be indicated in the measurement report.|**n<sub>50</sub> __and__ q<sub>E50</sub> values required**| 
-|**Instructions regarding the procedure for calculating the envelope area according to EN 13829 and ISO 9972:**\\ The envelope area is the total area of all floors, walls and ceilings enclosing the volume under consideration, including all walls and floors that are below ground level. Interior dimensions from the inner edge are used; the facing areas of intersecting interior walls are not deducted. See Figure 4.\\ In deviation from EN 13829 and ISO 9972, **the envelope area used in the PHPPP** can also be used for **simplification**. The exterior dimensions used in the PHPP only lead to negligible differences.| |+|**Instructions regarding the procedure for calculating the envelope area according to ISO 9972:**\\ The envelope area is the total area of all floors, walls and ceilings enclosing the volume under consideration, including all walls and floors that are below ground level. Interior dimensions from the inner edge are used; the facing areas of intersecting interior walls are not deducted. See Figure 4.\\ In deviation from ISO 9972, **the envelope area used in the PHPP** can also be used for **simplification**. The exterior dimensions used in the PHPP only lead to negligible differences.| |
  
-[{{:picopen:figure_4_interior.png?500|Figure 4: Interior dimensions from inner edge for calculating the envelope area (according to EN 13829).}}]+[{{:picopen:figure_4_interior.png?500|Figure 4: Interior dimensions from inner edge for calculating the envelope area (according to ISO 9972).}}]
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 |In terraced houses, the partition walls of the building also count as the envelope area; in apartments in multi-storey buildings this also applies to all floors, walls and ceilings adjoining neighbouring apartments. These areas must only be taken into account if each accommodation unit is measured separately.|**Terraced houses and multi-storey buildings**| |In terraced houses, the partition walls of the building also count as the envelope area; in apartments in multi-storey buildings this also applies to all floors, walls and ceilings adjoining neighbouring apartments. These areas must only be taken into account if each accommodation unit is measured separately.|**Terraced houses and multi-storey buildings**|
-|**Recommended target value for the q<sub>50</sub> requirement**\\ An n<sub>50</sub>-value smaller than or equal to 0.6 h<sup>-1</sup> has been set as a limit value for the certification of Passive House buildings (see certification criteria on www.passivehouse.com).\\ \\ The requirements for the envelope area of smaller buildings can be used as a reference for the target value for larger buildings (≥ 1500 m³), resulting in a target value of:\\ \\ **q<sub>50</sub> ≤ 0.6 m³/(h m²)**\\ \\ Numerous measurements in large and very large buildings have shown that this target value (or even lower values) can be achieved with an appropriate airtightness concept. Higher requirements may apply for special types of buildings (e.g. swimming pool).|**Target value q<sub>50</sub>**| +|**Recommended target value for the q<sub>E50</sub> requirement**\\ An n<sub>50</sub>-value smaller than or equal to 0.6 h<sup>-1</sup> has been set as a limit value for the certification of Passive House buildings (see certification criteria on www.passivehouse.com).\\ \\ The requirements for the envelope area of smaller buildings can be used as a reference for the target value for larger buildings (≥ 1500 m³), resulting in a target value of:\\ \\ **q<sub>E50</sub> ≤ 0.6 m³/(h m²)**\\ \\ Numerous measurements in large and very large buildings have shown that this target value (or even lower values) can be achieved with an appropriate airtightness concept. Higher requirements may apply for special types of buildings (e.g. swimming pool).|**Target value q<sub>E50</sub>**| 
-|__Note:__ In smaller buildings, more meticulous airtightness measures may be necessary in order to meet the n50 < 0.6 h-1 requirement. Compliance with the q<sub>50</sub> criterion alone is thus not sufficient.|**The q<sub>50</sub>-value alone is not enough**|+|__Note:__ In smaller buildings, more meticulous airtightness measures may be necessary in order to meet the n<sub>50</sub> < 0.6 h-1 requirement. Compliance with the q<sub>E50</sub> criterion alone is thus not sufficient.|**The q<sub>E50</sub>-value alone is not enough**|
 ===== See also ===== ===== See also =====
  
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