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How to define the infiltration rate in a central zone which is composed by internal walls?

The defination of infiltration is the outside air from the crack of building. So, how to set the infiltration rate in a central zone which is composed by internal walls. Theoretically, there is no direct outdoor air to go into this area, but the mixture of indoor and outdoor air. How about setting a smaller value than common situation? or set zero in this situation?

How to define the infiltration rate in a central zone which is composed by internal walls?

The defination of infiltration is the outside air from the crack of building. So, how to set the infiltration rate in a central zone which is composed by internal walls. Theoretically, there is no direct outdoor air to go into this area, but the mixture of indoor and outdoor air. How about setting a smaller value than common situation? or set zero in this situation?