URV Foundation Course: Blower Door Tests

We are pleased to inform you that the URV University has organized the course "Blower Door Tests: Experimental characterization of the permeability of the involute with stationary pressurization tests", which will be taught on October 17 and 18 at the facilities locations of the URV Foundation, on the Sescelades campus in Tarragona.

This course is aimed at professionals and technicians active in the efficient construction sector, interested in the experimental characterization of the permeability (tightness) of high energy efficiency buildings.

As course material, attendees will be provided with a copy of the recently published book: "BLOWER TESTS: STATIONARY PRESSURIZATION TESTS: Characterization of the permeability of the envelope of buildings with almost zero consumption and passive houses" (Editorial Bellisco Ediciones Técnicas y Científicas )

You can find all the information related to the course and the instructions for registration through the following link:

https://www.fundacio.urv.cat/blower_door_tests_caracterizacion_experimental_de_la_permeabilidad_de_la_envolvente_con_ensayos_de_presurizacion_estacionaria/of_es/es/CBLOWTEN-A1-2024-1

The course will cover the theoretical aspects that are often not developed in the regulations. The objective is to provide the necessary knowledge to perform stationary pressurization tests with guarantees. In addition to the theory, practical aspects will be discussed, such as the treatment of the data obtained in the tests and the application to a real case.

The course syllabus is as follows:

1. Application regulations (2 hr)

1.1. The tightness of the involute in the CTE

1.2. Specific case of holes in the involute

1.3. Relationship with the PassivHaus Institute certification

2. Theoretical foundations (4 hours)

2.1. Thermal involute and air permeability

2.2. Flow through cracks

2.3. Overall pressurization tests of the involute

2.4.Measurements associated with the overall pressurization tests of the involute

2.4.1. Differential pressure measurement

2.4.2.Flow measurement

2.5. Support measures for global pressurization tests

2.5.1. Thermography

2.5.2. Visualization of flow with smoke

2.5.3. Local anemometry

3.Analysis of a practical case: detached house (2 hr)

3.1. Construction details

3.2. Data analysis

3.3. Results and presentation of data

3.4. Content of a leak test report