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Decipols: should we use them?

Author(s) : AIZLEWOOD C. E., RAW G. J., OSELAND N. A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The paper provides a discussion on the use of the decipol (perceived air pollution) linearly correlated with the strength of pollution source. There are theoretical and methodological failings in the derivation of the decipol that have not been resolved. There are also practical and economic problems with carrying out the sensory panel procedure, particularly in the field work. Decipol votes are not correlated with occupant health or comfort, or to any useful extent with physical measurements. The decipol should not be used as an alternative to questionnaires to represent occupant health, comfort or opinions, nor should it be used as a tool for assessing aceptability of ventilation rates, or predicting required ventilation rates.

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  • Original title: Decipols: should we use them?
  • Record ID : 1997-3106
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, Environment
  • Source: Indoor built Environ. - vol. 5 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 1996/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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