A Preliminary Evaluation of Mould Prediction Models Based on Laboratory Experiments. (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vereecken, Evy; Vanoirbeek, Kristof; Roels, Staf
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 78(2015)
• Page Start: 1407
• Page End: 1412
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: Mould risk -- mould prediction models -- laboratory experiments -- VTT model -- biohygrothermal model -- isopleths; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.162
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: This paper presents a preliminary study on the validity of the mould prediction models frequently applied in the building physics field (VTT model, Sedlbauer's isopleths, biohygrothermal model), and this based on laboratory results found in the literature. Although similar laboratory experiments serve as the input for the development of the prediction models, quite large discrepancies are observed. These findings can be used when, for instance, upgrading the current mould prediction models. Apart from a correct conversion of measurements into the mould prediction models, the collection of reliable data sets is of course of seminal importance. Therefore, additionally, some potential difficulties, challenges, etc. in experimental mould growth research will be put forward.