CONTAM96: User Manual.
CONTAM96: User Manual.
(5490 K)
Walton, G. N.
NISTIR 6056; 77 p. September 1997.
Available from:
For more information contact: for instructions email the
author at: george.walton@nist.gov
Order number: PB97-210769
Keywords:
computer programs; manuals; air flow; building
technology; contaminant dispersal; indoor air quality;
multizone analysis; user interface
Abstract:
This manual describes the use of a computer program,
CONTAM96, for analyzing the air movement and indoor air
quality in multizone buildings. The first program is
used to create and edit the building description
including data for all features relating to airflow or
to the generation and removal of contaminants. It uses
a graphic interface to establish the spatial
relationship of these features. These data along with
weather data are used to calculate the airflows and
dynamic levels of indoor contaminants. The results of
the calculation may be reviewed graphically and
printable files may be generated. This program is an
extension of the earlier CONTAM93 program.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899