ShareControlling dust mites psychrometrically: a review for building scientists and engineers.
Author(s) : CUNNINGHAM M. J.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Concludes that relative humidity control can have a significant effect on dust mite population densities and allergen concentrations, but that complementary measures might also be needed. The widely quoted figure for dust mite control of 7 g/mg absolute humidity should be used with caution.
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- Original title: Controlling dust mites psychrometrically: a review for building scientists and engineers.
- Record ID : 1998-1877
- Languages: English
- Source: Indoor Air - vol. 6 - n. 4
- Publication date: 1996/12
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Indexing
- Themes: Indoor air quality
- Keywords: Insect; Air quality; Dust; Hygrometry; Air conditioning
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Why do we need new IAQ guidelines for museums?
- Author(s) : BROWN J. P., ZHIVOV A. M., et al.
- Date : 1996/07
- Languages : English
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Better filtration for healthier buildings.
- Author(s) : WHEELER A. E.
- Date : 1994/06
- Languages : English
- Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 36 - n. 6
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Air purification based on Ion Blast effect.
- Author(s) : ILMASTI V.
- Date : 1992/06
- Languages : English
- Source: CADDET Energy Effic. Newsl. - n. 2
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Particle management for HVAC systems.
- Author(s) : OTTNEY T. C.
- Date : 1993/07
- Languages : English
- Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 35 - n. 7
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Automatic ventilation systems.
- Author(s) : AMAMOTO T., NOMURA T.
- Date : 1992/10
- Languages : English
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