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TVOC EMISSIONS FROM BUILDING MATERIALS AND VENTILATION RATE - CASE STUDY

Michal Kraus

First published: 2019-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2019/6.2/s26.040View metrics

Abstract

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play an important role in the IAQ evaluation process. Chemical contaminants emitted by dry building material and indoor equipment influence long-term indoor air quality. VOCs adversely affect both occupant comfort, productivity and health. Most of the health hazards related to VOCs emissions occur during the first months of occupation or after refurbishing the building. At present, most people generally spend up to 90% of their daily time in the indoor environment. Humans spend almost one-third of their lifetime sleeping. The indoor environment along with other factors like bed microclimate, psychological state, body condition, and circadian rhythm can impact daily sleep. In this study, a typical double bedroom is considered an emission sources were introduced using the database included in the IA-Quest software. A standard double bedroom is assessed studied, where the geometric dimensions and emission sources are defined in order to establish both an appropriate ventilation rate.

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Title
TVOC EMISSIONS FROM BUILDING MATERIALS AND VENTILATION RATE - CASE STUDY
Authors
Michal Kraus
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; 19th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2019, Nano, Bio, Green and Space: Technologies for Sustainable Future
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2019
Pages
309-316
SWS Citekey
Kraus201926309316
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
978-619-7408-89-8
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
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