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Overview
This book summarizes information about indoor air quality and ventilation in both new and existing commercial buildings. The quality of indoor air is dependent on the complex interaction between sources of indoor pollutants, environmental factors within buildings such as temperature and humidity, the removal of air pollutants by air cleaning devices, and the removal and dilution of pollutants from inside air by ventilation. The book addresses specific pollutants in the second section.Synopsis
This book summarizes information about indoor air quality and ventilation in both new and existing commercial buildings. The quality of indoor air is dependent on the complex interaction between sources of indoor pollutants, environmental factors within buildings such as temperature and humidity, the removal of air pollutants by air cleaning devices, and the removal and dilution of pollutants from inside air by ventilation. The book addresses specific pollutants in the second section.
Booknews
Information concerning indoor air quality and mitigation of the problem in both new and existing commercial buildings is summarized in Part 1 of the book. Part 2 reflects information currently available on the health effects associated with each of the selected contaminants. Part 3 presents suggested sampling procedures and analytical approaches for known and suspected carcinogens found in indoor air. Parts 1 and 2 were prepared for the US Dept. of Energy, Part 3 for the US EPA. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)