Indoor Air Quality

A Guide for Facility Managers

Ed Bas

• Publisher: River Publishers
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN: 9788770222365
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Energy
• Index: Biological Sciences

Written in easy-to-understand, non-technical terms, this book can be both a ready reference and a training guide. Covering each type of indoor air hazard, the author explains the basics of proper ventilation and the relationship of the HVAC system to indoor air quality. He examines fundamental procedures for maintaining good air quality, including filtration, control of humidity and moisture, and duct cleaning. A full chapter is devoted to recent developments and procedures for controlling toxic mould. Case studies, an HVAC glossary and several helpful directories are also included. The guide provides a comprehensive account of indoor air quality hazards, their sources and appropriate solutions.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface
• Introduction
• Chapter 1 - Introduction To Sick Buildings
• Chapter 2 - IAQ Hazards To Human Health and Productivity
• Chapter 3 - HVAC Basics and Indoor Air Quality
• Chapter 4 - Improving Ventilation
• Chapter 5 - Improving Filtration: Recycling Air
• Chapter 6 - Controlling Humidity and Moisture
• Chapter 7 - The Value of Duct Cleaning
• Chapter 8 - Putting It All Together: The IAQ Program
• Chapter 9 - Mold: Potential Threats Sprout in a Watery World
• Appendix I - Trade Associations, organizations and Publications
• Appendix II - IAQ, HVAC and Energy Terms and Definitions
• Appendix III - Manufacturers, Suppliers and Service Providers
• Appendix IV - IAQ Forms for Practitioners and Facilities Managers
• Index