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New approaches for the determination of ventilation rates: the role of sensory perception.

Author(s) : JOKL M. V., LESLIE G. B., LEVY L. S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The paper evaluates the use of sensory perception in defining indoor air quality and, in particular, in assessing appropriate ventilation rates for European office buildings. It is suggested that there is too little known about the odour pollution arising from building materials to use sensory perception alone to predict what ventilation systems and ventilation rates should be designed into a building to provide both health and comfort. Examples are given where the use of the olf unit could give quite misleading predictions. The ASHRAE 62-1989 standard for defining ventilation rates in buildings is suggested as a pragmatic, sensible and practical existing alternative.

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  • Original title: New approaches for the determination of ventilation rates: the role of sensory perception.
  • Record ID : 1994-3769
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Indoor Environ. - vol. 2 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1993/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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