by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers
Sampling for VOCs should only be done after source elimination has been considered as a first step. If this is not possible, or too expensive, sampling could then be considered. The source-pathway-receptor relationship will have characteristics that will influence the...
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
For more information on VOC’s, best practices and how to deal with them, go to our Module: https://iaqresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CCIAQB-Module-2-Eng.pdf
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
Best management practices (BMPs) for indoor air quality are procedures implemented during the planning, construction and operation of buildings to reduce exposure and emission of pollutants. For example, many building operators have established BMPs for maintenance...
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
Volatile organic compounds are chemicals that contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are gases at room temperature. The volatility, polarity, water solubility, and reactivity of a VOC affect the choice of sampling methods. To assess the influence or relevant...
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
Indoor air quality is a relatively new and an evolving science. Several important reference documents have been created and are available on the Internet. The CCIAQB provides these references as useful sources, but does not endorse the organizations, or the literature...
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
This model shows the interrelationship among key factors that are discussed in the series of modules that are part of this guide. A very simple mass balance model based on this figure could be written as: Consider the following: Co: introducing contaminated air is a...
