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Post-Occupancy study of indoor air quality in university laboratories during the pandemic
17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022 ; 2022.
Article in English | Scopus | ID: covidwho-2321399
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This post-occupancy study aims to assess the indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation performance in workshops and laboratories of a UK university during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply airflow rates and CO2 were monitored as a proxy for evaluating ventilation performance. Additionally, particulate matter (PM10) was monitored to address the occupant's concerns about dust. Monitoring showed that maximum CO2 values recorded are mostly below 1000 ppm, with weekly averages below 520 ppm. This was expected as the supply airflow rates were significantly larger than recommended 10 l/s per occupant. Despite the large flow rates, PM10 levels in some laboratories were above the threshold value of 50 [μg/m3] supporting the poor IAQ claims of the occupants. The study indicated the room air re-circulation and indoor activities as the likely reasons for the elevated PM10 levels and some practical operational solutions were suggested for IAQ concerns. © 2022 17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022. All rights reserved.
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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Scopus Type of study: Experimental Studies Language: English Journal: 17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022 Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Scopus Type of study: Experimental Studies Language: English Journal: 17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022 Year: 2022 Document Type: Article