Study on the lower limit of indoor humidity subject experiments on psychological responses.

abstract：:Outdoor traffic-related airborne particles can infiltrate a building and adversely affect the indoor air quality. Limited information is available on the effectiveness of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration of traffic-related particles. Here, we investigated the effectiveness of portable HEPA air cleaner...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Cox J,Isiugo K,Ryan P,Grinshpun SA,Yermakov M,Desmond C,Jandarov R,Vesper S,Ross J,Chillrud S,Dannemiller K,Reponen T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Ventilation performance and pollutant distribution in a traditional ceiling-type ventilation system, a top-return (TR)-type and a floor-return (FR)-type underfloor ventilation systems were performed in a controlled experimental room. Tracer gas method was utilized to determine the age of air and the contamin...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Chao CY,Wan MP

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite evidence that airborne transmission contributes to influenza epidemics, limited knowledge of the infectiousness of human influenza cases hinders pandemic preparedness. We used airborne viral source strength and indoor CO2 monitoring from the largest human influenza challenge-transmission trial (EMIT: Evaluatin...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Bueno de Mesquita PJ,Noakes CJ,Milton DK

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report results of analysis of a month-long measurement of indoor air and environment quality parameters in one gym during sporting activities such as football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, boxing, and fitness. We have determined an average single person's contribution to the increase of temperature, humidity,...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Žitnik M,Bučar K,Hiti B,Barba Ž,Rupnik Z,Založnik A,Žitnik E,Rodrìguez L,Mihevc I,Žibert J

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Measurements of combustion product concentrations were taken in 30 homes where unvented gas fireplaces were used. Measurements of CO, CO(2), NO(x), NO(2) , O(2) (depletion), and water vapor were taken at 1-min interval. The analyzers were calibrated with certified calibration gases for each placement and wer...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Francisco PW,Gordon JR,Rose B

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the comparison of three measuring methods for quantifying the amount of dust on the inner surface of ventilation ducts: 1) a vacuum test method; 2) a gravimetric tape method; and 3) an optical method. Thirteen recently constructed buildings were selected for the field test in the Helsinki metropolit...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Holopainen R,Asikainen V,Pasanen P,Seppänen O

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, houses in the US have been ventilated by passive infiltration in combination with active window opening. However in recent years, the construction quality of residential building envelopes has been improved to reduce infiltration, and the use of windows for ventilation also may have decreased due to a n...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Sherman MH,Hodgson AT

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:This paper reports on an investigation of the adequacy of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), using a standard Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) model, for predicting dispersion of neutrally buoyant gas in a large indoor space. We used CFD to predict pollutant (dye) concentration distribution in a water...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Finlayson EU,Gadgil AJ,Thatcher TL,Sextro RG

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indoor air quality (IAQ), as determined by the concentrations of indoor air pollutants, can be predicted using either physically based mechanistic models or statistical models that are driven by measured data. In comparison with mechanistic models mostly used in unoccupied or scenario-based environments, statistical m...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Wei W,Ramalho O,Malingre L,Sivanantham S,Little JC,Mandin C

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study involved the development of a model for evaluating the potential costs and benefits of ozone control by activated carbon filtration in single-family homes. The modeling effort included the prediction of indoor ozone with and without activated carbon filtration in the HVAC system. As one application, the mod...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Aldred JR,Darling E,Morrison G,Siegel J,Corsi RL

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Associations between size-fractionated indoor particulate matter (PM) and black carbon (BC) and heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate (HR) in elderly women remain unclear. Twenty-nine healthy elderly women were measured for 24-hour HRV/HR indices. Real-time size-fractionated indoor PM and BC were monitored on th...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Dong W,Pan L,Li H,Miller MR,Loh M,Wu S,Xu J,Yang X,Shan J,Chen Y,Deng F,Guo X

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was carried out using various materials (carpet, gypsum board, upholstery, vinyl and wood flooring, acoustic tiles, and fruit) that were exposed to eight gaseous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (isopropanol, MTBE, cyclohexane, toluene, ethylbenzene, tetrachloroethene, 1,2-dichlorobenzene, and 1,2,4-trichl...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Won D,Corsi RL,Rynes M

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the physicochemical properties (size, shape, elemental composition, and endotoxin) of size resolved particulate matter (PM) collected from the indoor and corridor environments of classrooms. A comparative hazard profiling of these PM was conducted using human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC). Ox...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Chua ML,Setyawati MI,Li H,Fang CHY,Gurusamy S,Teoh FTL,Leong DT,George S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In case contaminants are found in enclosed environments such as aircraft cabins or buildings, it is useful to find the contaminant sources. One method to locate contaminant sources is by inverse computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. As the inverse CFD modeling is ill posed, this paper has proposed to ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Zhang TF,Chen Q

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The aim of this experiment was to test if healthy persons respond to exposures to normal office dust with objective or subjective effects in a dose-related way. If they did, the importance of their personal characteristics should be investigated. This paper presents the results related to respiratory effects...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Mølhave L,Kjaergaard SK,Attermann J

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:With the capability to improve indoor air quality while simultaneously reducing energy demand, displacement ventilation is becoming popular. However, the numerical simulation of air distribution in an indoor space with displacement ventilation using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is challenging because o...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Zhang TT,Lee K,Chen QY

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The microbial content of air has as yet been little described, despite its public health implications, and there remains a lack of environmental microbial data on airborne microflora in enclosed spaces. In this context, the aim of this study was to characterize the diversity and dynamics of airborne microorganisms in ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Gaüzère C,Moletta-Denat M,Blanquart H,Ferreira S,Moularat S,Godon JJ,Robine E

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports the results of an investigation, based on fundamental fluid dynamics and mass transfer theory, carried out to obtain a general understanding of the mechanisms involved in the emissions from building materials in ventilated rooms. In addition, a generally applicable method for the prediction of sur...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Topp C,Nielsen PV,Heiselberg P

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The aim was to investigate the association between building-related symptoms (BRS) in office buildings and the inflammatory potency of dust (PD). Furthermore, the association between dust potency and various building characteristics was investigated. Occupants of 22 office buildings received a retrospective ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Allermann L,Pejtersen J,Gunnarsen L,Poulsen OM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper characterizes the relationship between occupant activities and indoor air particulate levels in a non-smoking office building. Occupant activities were recorded on video. Particulate concentrations were monitored by three optical particle counters (OPCs) in five size ranges at three heights. Particulate mas...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Luoma M,Batterman SA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Airtight construction and high-performance thermal insulation materials are commonly considered important building features to enhance indoor thermal comfort while reducing thermal load. However, when water vapor is generated in such airtight indoor spaces, it cannot be discharged to the outside, causing interstitial ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Lee H,Ozaki A,Lee M,Yamamoto T

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In the two decades since the first issue of Indoor Air, there have been over 250 peer-reviewed publications addressing chemical reactions among indoor pollutants. The present review has assembled and categorized these publications. It begins with a brief account of the state of our knowledge in 1991 regardin...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Weschler CJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Acute lower respiratory illnesses (ALRI) are the leading cause of death among children <5 years. Studies have found that biomass cooking fuels are an important risk factor for ALRI. However, few studies have evaluated the influence of natural household ventilation indicators on ALRI. The purpose of this stud...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Murray EL,Brondi L,Kleinbaum D,McGowan JE,Van Mels C,Brooks WA,Goswami D,Ryan PB,Klein M,Bridges CB

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:When considering how people are infected and what can be done to prevent the infections, answers from many disciplines are sought: microbiology, epidemiology, medicine, engineering, and physics. There are many pathways to infection spread, and among the most significant from the epidemiological point of view...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Morawska L

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are an important contributor to adverse health effects associated with ambient air pollution. Despite infiltration of ROS from outdoors, and possible indoor sources (eg, combustion), there are limited data available on indoor ROS. In this study, part of the second phase of Air Composition...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Eftekhari A,Fortenberry CF,Williams BJ,Walker MJ,Dang A,Pfaff A,Ercal N,Morrison GC

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Endotoxin was measured in air and dust samples collected during four commercial aircraft flights. Samples were analyzed for endotoxin biological activity using the Limulus assay. 3-hydroxy fatty acids (3-OH FA) of carbon chain lengths C10:0-C18:0 were determined in dust by gas chromatography-ion trap tandem mass spect...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Hines CJ,Waters MA,Larsson L,Petersen MR,Saraf A,Milton DK

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has not yet been possible to quantify dose-related health risks attributable to indoor dampness or mold (D/M), to support setting specific health-related limits for D/M. An overlooked target for assessing D/M is moisture in building materials, the critical factor allowing microbial growth. A search for studies of q...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Mendell MJ,Macher JM,Kumagai K

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Early-life exposure to microbial agents may play a protective role in asthma and allergies development. Geographical differences in the prevalence of these diseases exist, but the differences in early-life indoor microbial agent levels and their determinants have been hardly studied. We aimed to describe the...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Casas L,Tischer C,Wouters IM,Valkonen M,Gehring U,Doekes G,Torrent M,Pekkanen J,Garcia-Esteban R,Hyvärinen A,Heinrich J,Sunyer J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant number of consumer goods and building materials can act as emission sources of flame retardants (FRs) in the indoor environment. We investigate the relationship between the emission source strength and the levels of 19 brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and seven organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Liagkouridis I,Cequier E,Lazarov B,Palm Cousins A,Thomsen C,Stranger M,Cousins IT

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most important indoor air pollutants have already been addressed with individual national guidelines or recommendations. However, an international set of guidelines or recommendations for indoor air quality (IAQ) is needed for these pollutants based on general and uniform rules for setting such standards. A major ...

journal_title：Indoor air

authors： Mølhave L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00