[EN 12792-2003, 144]:device designed to allow the passage of air through the building envelope with the minimum ingress of rain, snow, foreign bodies etc. They can or can not include air flow rate control devices.
Continue reading →[EN 12792:2003, 37]:process by which the state of the air is modified with respect to various properties such as temperature, moisture content, dust content, bacterial count, gas and vapour contents.
Continue reading →[EN 12792:2003, 38]:element inserted into components of ductwork, such as bends in duct to minimize the pressure loss of the air flowing through that component.(see also flow equalisers)
Continue reading →[EN 12792:2003, 39]:designation of the air moving through a ventilation, air conditioning or air treatment installation as a function of its location relative to the installation, e.g. outdoor air, exhaust air, extract air, etc.
Continue reading →[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:a moisture impervious layer applied to the surfaces enclosing a space to limit moisture migration.
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