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Measuring air exchanges rates using continuous CO2 sensors.

Author(s) : YOU Y., BAI Z., JIA C., et al.

Summary

Measuring AERs in an effective, real-time, easy and low-cost way is still a challenge, especially in China where rooms were usually naturally ventilated but not with the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system. A new AER monitoring method using continuous CO2 sensor was validated through both laboratory experiments and field studies. Controlled laboratory simulation tests were conducted in a 1 m3 environmental chamber at different AERs. AERs were determined using steady-state method and decay method based on box model assumptions. Field tests were conducted in apartments, offices, classrooms, dormitories and meeting rooms in during 3-5 weekdays with four sets of sensors coupled with data loggers. Statistic results indicated that good laboratory performance was achieved. In spite of limitations, this new method, along with mini-sized and easily operational instrumentations which provide sufficient continuous data, demonstrated an effective way to measure AERs in various indoor environments.

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  • Original title: Measuring air exchanges rates using continuous CO2 sensors.
  • Record ID : 2008-2617
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Clima 2007. WellBeing Indoors. Proceedings of the 9th REHVA World Congress [CD-ROM + Abstract book].
  • Publication date: 2007/06/10

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