Air quality sensors for demand controlled ventilation

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States)

OSTI ID:6988919

Alpers, R; Zaragoza, J ^[1]

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1. Staefa Control System, San Diego, CA (United States)

Most commercial buildings are ventilated to meet code requirements, but since the energy crisis of the 1970s, buildings have been built air tight. This reduces energy loss caused by infiltration and exfiltration of air but also results in an accumulation of harmful substances in the indoor air. Since individuals spend up to 90% of their time indoors, the quality of indoor air is a question of prime importance. In an effort to better understand indoor air pollution, this article will discuss the sources of office pollutants, the benefits of demand-based ventilation, and compare the use of CO[sub 2] sensors and mixed gas sensors for measuring indoor air quality for demand-based ventilation.

• OSTI ID: 6988919
• Journal Information: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States), Journal Name: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States) Vol. 66:7; ISSN HPAOAM; ISSN 0017-940X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320107* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Building Systems-- (1987-)
AIR POLLUTION
AIR QUALITY
BUILDINGS
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
CHALCOGENIDES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION
VENTILATION SYSTEMS