Managing indoor air quality in nursery and primary schools with low-cost solutions
17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022
; 2022.
Article
Dans Anglais
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-2325966
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using low-cost solutions to monitor and mitigate PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in nursery and primary schools in Porto (Portugal). Three periods were considered i) early 2020 (before COVID-19 pandemic), ii) early 2021 (during COVID-19 pandemic, with mitigation measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 spread);and iii) in the middle of 2021 (additionally using a low-cost portable air cleaner). PM2.5 and PM10 were continuously monitored with a low-cost sensing device for at least two consecutive days in five classrooms. In general, the lowest PM concentrations were observed in the third period. Concentrations reduced up to 63% from the second to the third period. The application of low-cost solutions for monitoring and mitigating PM levels seems to be an effective tool for managing indoor air in schools. © 2022 17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022. All rights reserved.
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Scopus
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Études expérimentales
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Anglais
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17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022
Année:
2022
Type de document:
Article
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