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Original Articles

Experimental feasibility study of a new load-based method of testing for light commercial unitary heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (ASHRAE RP-1608)

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Pages 1178-1188 | Received 31 Aug 2016, Accepted 08 Dec 2016, Published online: 21 Feb 2017

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