Abstract
Books and textiles can contribute to the moisture buffering capacity of a room, reducing absolute changes in relative humidity
(RH). In this paper, the moisture buffering capacity of a magazine-type paper, a newspaper-type paper, and a cotton fabric are
measured. A two-scale model is developed to describe the moisture buffering capacity of books. Using a room balance model
with moisture buffering, the effect of books and textiles on the RH fluctuations in a room is analyzed and it is found that, for a
large number of books, the indoor RH stabilizes (e.g., offices, library room). Textiles, having a limited thickness, only affect the
peaks in moisture production. It is shown that the influence of books and textiles may not be ignored when designing the control
system for the indoor RH.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings |
| Publisher | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | 10th International Conference on Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings (Buildings X) - Clearwater, United States Duration: 2 Dec 2007 → 7 Dec 2007 Conference number: X |
Conference
| Conference | 10th International Conference on Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings (Buildings X) |
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| Abbreviated title | Buildings 2007 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Clearwater |
| Period | 2/12/07 → 7/12/07 |