Guide to prevention of microbial proliferation in ventilation systems. Technical guide.

Guide de prévention contre la prolifération microbienne dans les systèmes de ventilation. Guide technique.

Type of monograph: Guide/Handbook

Summary

This guide explains to all those involved, from the design phase to the ventilation system operation, the relations between operation and the occurrence of conditions favourable to the development of microorganisms and the means for controlling their proliferation. Extract of contents: microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, antigens), air processing systems (components; air conditioning processes); biocontamination (external air inlets, filtration, cooling and heating coils, humidifiers, fans, supplying and air return pipes, dampers, diffusers), visual inspection and sample taking, maintenance and inspection procedures; preventative measures and regulations.

Details

Original title: Guide de prévention contre la prolifération microbienne dans les systèmes de ventilation. Guide technique.
Record ID : 1995-3319
Languages: French
Subject: Regulation
Publication: IRSST, Guide tech. - Canada/Canada
Publication date: 1994/10
Source: Source: RG-088; 73 p. (21.7 x 28); fig.; phot.; CAD 25.00.
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

Indexing

Themes: Humidification/dehumidification equipment;
Research, education and training;
Air conditioning: regulations and standards
Keywords: Regulations; Contamination; Canada; Microorganism; Maintenance; Air treatment; Ventilation; Design; Research; Humidifier; Guide; Filtration; Control (generic); Air conditioning