Yes, this is the perfect use for thermal imaging.  Totally passive, and
from what I understand at least as accurate as fog/smoke.  Lots of HVAC
companies have this increasingly-affordable tech, so shop around.

--Jake Hildebrandt

On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 11:52 AM, Cindi Verser
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> There are companies that can test for air leaks and air flow  using
> thermal sensing equipment.
>
> You might want to consider  using a different contractor.
>
> C. Verser
>
>
>
> *From:* Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On
> Behalf Of *Dobbins, Kristine J.
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 12, 2012 9:45 AM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* [MUSEUM-L] Blower Door Test
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>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> We are in the process of evaluating our building envelope as a preliminary
> step in improving our HVAC system. To better understand our building’s “air
> leak” situation we have contracted with a company for a blower door test to
> assess the leakage. All our HVAC controls will be turned off during the two
> days of testing and the testing company would like to use a “fog” mixture
> to visually track air movement. Has anyone been through this process
> before?  I am trying to determine how much movement our collection objects
> might experience during the two testing days… to determine what should be
> covered, removed, or secured in advance of the testing….and to assess what
> may need to be cleaned post testing as I expect dust will be stirred up.
>
>
>
> Additionally I have concerns about the proposed theatrical fog mixture
> which is 52% water, 48% Dipropylene Gylcol. While this mixture will be used
> sparingly I anticipate that it will drift throughout the galleries…If you
> have been through a blower door test what tracking agent did your
> organization use? Any conservators out there that would like to weigh in?
>
>
>
> Feel free to contact me off list. I have a couple other logistical
> questions and would love to learn from other’s experiences and hindsight.
>
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
>
> Kristie Dobbins
>
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>
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>
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> *Kristie Dobbins, **Curator*
> Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City
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