ventilation system, mechanical

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:a ventilation system in which the motive force needed to introduce air in a space, or to extract air from a space, is provided by one or more fans.

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ventilation system, mechanical extract

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:a ventilation system in which air is extracted from a space so creating an internal negative pressure. Supply air is drawn through adventitious, or purpose provided openings. [ASHRAE Standard 62.2]:  (reported as exhaust system)one Continue reading →

ventilation system, mechanical supply

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:a ventilation system in which air is supplied to a space so creating an internal positive pressure. Air leaves the building through adventitious, or purpose provided openings. [ASHRAE 62.2]:one or more fans that supply Continue reading →

ventilation unit

[EN 13141-4:2021, 3.10]: [EN 13141-7:2021, 3.20]:casing incorporating at least a fan, and that may include duct connections, filters, coils, electrical heating, or any other air treatment component.

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