Indoor Air Quality And Hvac Systems

Author : David W. Bearg
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1993-02-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0873715748

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Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Systems is a practical guide for understanding the relationship between the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of HVAC systems and achieving indoor air quality (IAQ). The book describes the individual components of HVAC systems and the role each plays in maintaining good indoor air quality. It also identifies the techniques available for evaluating the performance characteristics of ventilation systems (including the use of carbon dioxide monitors and sulfur hexafluoride tracer testing equipment). Other topics discussed include the determination of pathways of air movement through buildings and understanding pressure relationships, ventilation effectiveness, and efficiency. The book concludes with an overview of sources of air contaminants to be concerned about when performing an IAQ evaluation. Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Systems provides critical information for industrial hygienists, HVAC contractors and engineers, and building owners and managers.

Author : David W. Bearg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351438940

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Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Systems by David W. Bearg Pdf

Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Systems is a practical guide for understanding the relationship between the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of HVAC systems and achieving indoor air quality (IAQ). The book describes the individual components of HVAC systems and the role each plays in maintaining good indoor air quality. It also identifies the techniques available for evaluating the performance characteristics of ventilation systems (including the use of carbon dioxide monitors and sulfur hexafluoride tracer testing equipment). Other topics discussed include the determination of pathways of air movement through buildings and understanding pressure relationships, ventilation effectiveness, and efficiency. The book concludes with an overview of sources of air contaminants to be concerned about when performing an IAQ evaluation. Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Systems provides critical information for industrial hygienists, HVAC contractors and engineers, and building owners and managers.

Author : H. E. Burroughs,Shirley J. Hansen
Publisher : The Fairmont Press, Inc.
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780881734416

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Managing Indoor Air Quality by H. E. Burroughs,Shirley J. Hansen Pdf

"This practical desk reference is structured to serve as a guide and information resource - both on treating existing indoor air problems effectively - and on prevention costly IAQ problems from occurring in the first place. Finding solutions to indoor air quality problems is often a complex, multifaceted, multidisciplined endeavor. A single discipline approach from the environmental engineer, the industrial hygienist, or the medical doctor, unfortunately tends to narrow both the control and the treatment options. This book cuts across these professions without being limited by the specificity and bias of any one discipline, to offer those concerned with the total facility a broader, more comprehensive approach to managing indoor air quality and mitigating indoor air quality problems. The third edition has undergone extensive updates and editing in response to the rapid pace of changes end advances in the IAQ industry - most notably the new chapter on building security and the increased emphasis on mold-related issues."--Jacket.

Author : H.E. Burroughs,Shirley J. Hansen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788770222969

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Managing Indoor Air Quality, Fifth Edition by H.E. Burroughs,Shirley J. Hansen Pdf

Finding solutions to indoor air quality problems is often a complex, multifaceted endeavor. This practical desk reference serve as a guide and information resource – both on treating existing indoor air problems effectively – and on preventing costly IAQ problems from occurring in the first place. A single discipline approach unfortunately tends to narrow both the control and the treatments options. This book cuts across professions to offer those concerned with the total facility a broader, more comprehensive approach to managing indoor air quality and mitigating indoor air quality problems. The fifth edition is extensively updated and edited in response to the rapid pace of changes and advances in the IAQ industry.

Author : Donald M. Weekes,Richard B. Gammage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Indoor air pollution
ISBN : UCAL:B3887811

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The Practitioner's Approach to Indoor Air Quality Investigations by Donald M. Weekes,Richard B. Gammage Pdf

Author : Shirley J. Hansen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015019848509

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Managing Indoor Air Quality by Shirley J. Hansen Pdf

For the building owner, administrator or facilities manager who must deal with the realities of today's indoor air quality concerns, this outstanding new reference will serve as a practical, hands-on guide. You'll find readily applicable air quality control measures & preventive strategies that can head off the "headaches" - both economic & legal - that can grow out of an air quality problem. You'll also learn the critical aspects of complaint response & step-by-step investigation. Indoor air quality issues affecting offices, schools & businesses from the front office to the boiler room are examined from a management perspective. Specific symptoms of building-associated illnesses are detailed, along with practical guidelines for identifying & removing the associated pollutant or source of the problem.

Author : Ed Bas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9788770222365

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Indoor Air Quality by Ed Bas Pdf

Written in easy-to-understand, non-technical terms, this book can be both a ready reference and a training guide. Covering each type of indoor air hazard, the author explains the basics of proper ventilation and the relationship of the HVAC system to indoor air quality. He examines fundamental procedures for maintaining good air quality, including filtration, control of humidity and moisture, and duct cleaning. A full chapter is devoted to recent developments and procedures for controlling toxic mould. Case studies, an HVAC glossary and several helpful directories are also included. The guide provides a comprehensive account of indoor air quality hazards, their sources and appropriate solutions.

Author : David L. Hansen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351438919

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Indoor Air Quality Issues by David L. Hansen Pdf

This text examines problems such as microbial contamination, building design, ventilation systems and psychological effects. It uses a multi-disciplined approach in examining the causes and effects of the interactions between occupants and non-industrial environments. The text also provides the reader with a tool for diagnosing IAQ problems and effectively reducing them.

Author : United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Air and Radiation,U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Air quality
ISBN : UCR:31210012668610

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The Inside Story by United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Air and Radiation,U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Pdf

Author : Stefano Capolongo,Gaetano Settimo,Marco Gola
Publisher : Springer
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3319491598

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Indoor Air Quality in Healthcare Facilities by Stefano Capolongo,Gaetano Settimo,Marco Gola Pdf

This interdisciplinary guide offers background, research findings, and practical strategies for assessing and improving air quality in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Positing good air quality as critical to patient and staff well-being, it identifies disease-carrying microbes, pollutants, and other airborne toxins and their health risks, and provides localized interventions for reducing transmission of pathogens. Effective large-scale approaches to air quality control are also outlined, from green building materials to hygienic HVAC and air treatment practices. Its thoroughness of coverage makes this book a vital resource for professionals involved in every aspect of health service facilities, from planning and construction to maintenance and management. Among the topics covered: Existing guidelines in indoor air quality: the case study of hospital environments Hospital environments and epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections Analysis of microorganisms in hospital environments and potential risks Legionella indoor air contamination in healthcare environments HVAC system design in healthcare facilities and control of aerosol contaminants Assessment of indoor air quality in inpatient wards Indoor Air Quality in Healthcare Facilities imparts up-to-date expertise to a variety of professional readers, including hospitals' technical and management departments, healthcare facilities' chief medical officers, hospital planners, sport and thermal building designers, public health departments, and students of universities and schools of hygiene.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment,Committee to Review and Assess the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309180313

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Green Schools by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment,Committee to Review and Assess the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools Pdf

Evidence has accumulated that shows that the quality of indoor environments can affect the health and productivity of adults and children. One consequence is that a movement has emerged to promote the design of schools that have fewer adverse environmental effects. To examine the potential of such design for improving education, several private organizations asked the NRC to review and assess the health and productivity benefits of green schools. This report provides an analysis of the complexity of making such a determination; and an assessment of the potential human health and performance benefits of improvements in the building envelope, indoor air quality, lighting, and acoustical quality. The report also presents an assessment of the overall building condition and student achievement, and offers an analysis of and recommendations for planning and maintaining green schools including research considerations.

Author : Ellen C. Gunderson
Publisher : AIHA
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Air quality
ISBN : 9781931504683

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The IAQ Investigator's Guide by Ellen C. Gunderson Pdf

IAQ investigators are given the tools to conduct thorough IAQ investigations, be knowledgeable about ventilation system components, occupant concerns and symptoms, sources of chemical and biological contaminants, IAQ sampling methods, interpreting sampling data, and current IAQ guidelines, standards and practices. Causes and solutions for common IAQ problems are given, along with guidance for special environments, and practical resources (checklists and forms) to help resolve IAQ problems.

Author : Marzenna R. Dudzinska
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780415672665

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Management of Indoor Air Quality by Marzenna R. Dudzinska Pdf

Due to changes in lifestyle, people spend more time indoors. This refers not only to the time spent at home and at office premises, but also in shopping malls, recreation centers and transport vehicles. Concentrations of many pollutants are higher indoors than they are outdoors. Consequently, the indoor environment has a bigger impact on human health, well being and effectiveness. Indoor Environment Engineering is a relatively new scientific discipline with an interdisciplinary character, using knowledge from chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering. Since the early 1990s, the number of studies in this area has grown significantly from research on indoor air parameters, new emerging pollutants in indoor air, energy saving systems of heating, to studies on ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings. Even though much progress has been made since then, a number of questions still remains open: How can indoor air quality be measured? What are reliable, time- and cost-efficient methods? How can indoor air quality be improved, investing as little energy as possible? How to minimize secondary pollution caused by air supply systems? Which type of pollutants should research focus on? In what way are we exposed to new pollutants (plasticizers, flame retardants, pesticides)? What is their impact on our health? Management of Indoor Air Quality is a collection of 14 peer reviewed papers in Indoor Environment Engineering addressing the above issues. It includes research on HVAC impact on aerosol levels, new ventilation systems as well as air quality problems in new environments. The volume is intended for scientists, engineers, post-graduate and graduate students interested in the area of indoor environment.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : U.S. Government Printing Office
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : UCR:31210008528265

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Building Air Quality by Anonim Pdf

Provides the latest information about indoor air quality problems and how to prevent and correct them. Packed with valuable information on how to: develop an indoor air quality building profile; create an indoor air quality management plan; identify causes and solutions to problems as they occur, and identify appropriate control strategies. Special sections cover: air quality sampling; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; mold and moisture problems, and much more. In looseleaf binder with tabbed dividers.

Author : M. Maroni,B. Seifert,T. Lindvall
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1048 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1995-08-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080534627

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Indoor Air Quality by M. Maroni,B. Seifert,T. Lindvall Pdf

People spend most of their time indoors, and indoor air pollutants can cause both long and short term health effects. Awareness of indoor air pollution as an environmental issue, however, is relatively new. This book has been prepared to offer an up-to-date, comprehensive reference manual on indoor air quality to scientists and professionals active in this area. The intention of the book is to bring together a collection of contributions from specialists in the specific disciplines of indoor air quality, covering all points of view from various angles, from building design and building sciences, to health effects and medical diagnosis, toxicology of indoor air pollutants, and air sampling and analysis. One of the characteristics of this book is the multidisciplinary approach that integrates the expertise of medical doctors, architects, engineers, chemists, biologists, physicists and toxicologists. The resulting product is of great educational value and recommended for consultation as well as teaching purposes. The panel of conrtibuting authors includes top experts on indoor air worldwide, who have participated in international workshops and led the development of indoor air sciences over the recent years.