Bøger af Harlee Knight

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is refers to the air quality inside and around structures and buildings. It has been shown that IAQ has an impact on the comfort, health and well-being of the building inhabitants. It is measured by collecting samples from building surfaces and air, monitoring the exposure to contaminants, and evaluating airflow within the buildings through computer modeling. IAQ issues are mostly caused due to the indoor pollution sources that discharge particles or gases into the air. The three main causes of indoor air pollution are bioaerosols, combustion and building materials. Diseases such as lung cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been linked to poor IAQ. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the study of indoor air quality. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying indoor air quality, as it gives incredible insights into emerging concepts.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of air inside a school, house, office, or any other building environment. Poor IAQ has been associated with decreased productivity, sick building syndrome, and poor learning in schools. Nausea, sinus congestion, shortness of breath, headache and other symptoms are associated with poor IAQ. Indoor air pollution can cause a variety of health problems, including heart diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases and cognitive deficits. Risk assessment with respect to the IAQ involves the application of the tools and methodologies of risk assessment to the study of indoor air quality. The goal of an IAQ risk assessment is to detect problems with air quality in facility areas and develop long-term solutions to improve the safety and health of building occupants. It involves collecting samples from air and from building surfaces, studying the airflow, and determining the human exposure to pollutants. The main techniques for enhancing IAQ in the buildings include using air filters, eliminating or controlling the source of pollution, and using ventilation to dilute pollutants. This book contains some path-breaking studies on indoor air quality and its risk assessment. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field of study.