Study of microorganisms isolated in the condensate drainage pans of central air-conditioning plants in Sao Paulo office buildings.
[In Portuguese. / En portugais.]
Author(s) : SIQUEIRA L. F. G., CARDOSO M. R. G., AMBROSIO L. C., GAMBALE V., CARDOSO L. G., VILAS-BOAS J. H.
Summary
The main source of biological contamination of air-conditioned spaces is the drip trays under air-conditioning evaporators. The water films create an ecosystem that helps germs grow. Pressure and air-speed conditions lead to contamination of aerosols within the air-conditioned rooms, especially in offices. The article describes the properties of the microbial flora found during tests in offices in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Details
- Original title: [In Portuguese. / En portugais.]
- Record ID : 1997-1764
- Languages: Portuguese
- Source: Congresso ibero-americano de ar condicionado e refrigeraçao - Congresso brasileiro de refrigeraçao, ventilaçao e condicionamento de ar. III CIAR-V CONBRAVA. Anais./ III CIAR-V CONBRAVA. Proceedings.
- Publication date: 1995/08/29
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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Indexing
- Themes: Comfort air conditioning
- Keywords: Office; Condensate; Microorganism; Brazil; Air conditioner; Aerosol; Pollution; Air conditioning; Condensation
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- Date : 1995/08/29
- Languages : Portuguese
- Source: Congresso ibero-americano de ar condicionado e refrigeraçao - Congresso brasileiro de refrigeraçao, ventilaçao e condicionamento de ar. III CIAR-V CONBRAVA. Anais./ III CIAR-V CONBRAVA. Proceedings.
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- Date : 2000/07/09
- Languages : English
- Source: Air distribution in rooms: ventilation for health and sustainable environment. Roomvent 2000. Proceedings of the 7th international conference.
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- Author(s) : VOTA C., HORBER B.
- Date : 1991/08/10
- Languages : French
- Source: New challenges in refrigeration. Proceedings of the XVIIIth International Congress of Refrigeration, August 10-17, 1991, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Formats : PDF
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