Field Testing of an Acoustic Method for Locating Air Leakages in Building Envelopes

Autor: Björn Schiricke, Markus Diel, Benedikt Kölsch
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Buildings, Vol 14, Iss 4, p 1159 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2075-5309
DOI: 10.3390/buildings14041159
Popis: Maintaining the airtightness of building envelopes is critical to the energy efficiency of buildings, yet leak detection remains a significant challenge, particularly during building refurbishment. This study addresses the effectiveness of the acoustic beamforming measurement method in identifying leaks in building envelopes. For this reason, an in-field study employing the acoustic beamforming measurement method was conducted. The study involved testing over 30 rooms across three different multi-story office buildings of varying ages and heterogeneous envelope structures. Numerous leaks were located in the façades, which were subsequently visually confirmed or even verified with smoke sticks. The data, captured using an acoustic camera (a microphone ring array), revealed distinct spectra that indicate the method’s potential for further research. The basic functionality and the significant potential of this methodology for localizing leakages in large buildings were proven.
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