Indoor air quality

Thermal comfort is maybe the most important and easily defined parameter of indoor environmental quality. It is largely responsible for the occupants discomfort and well being and users require a thermally comfortable environment in order to identify that a building is performing well. Thermal comfort studies declare that thermal sensation responses to a given motivation and depends upon the occupants state of thermal adaptation which correlated also on geographic location and climate, time of…

we had been discussing air quality issues in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, as most students became annoyed at the constant discussion of these issues I became inclined to gain extensive knowledge pertaining to the ongoing air quality issues that were constantly affecting me. I became interested in this topic and the idea that maybe somehow I could make a difference. The air quality in Utah is extremely bad due to the increasing amount of pollution being emitted into the air. Utah is famous for…

related to clean air and the respiratory health issue of asthmatic children living in Fresno County. We will assess the local health needs and issues along with verifying relevant data so that we can determine what types of health education actions would be appropriate to this particular population. Not only will we be assessing the…

issues. Symptoms are flu-like and include sore throats, wheezing, aches and pains, and fatigue. This is the importance of mold testing after a water leak or flooding. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states, "During a flood cleanup, the indoor air quality in your home or office may appear to be the least of your problems. However, failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present serious long-term health risks." They state that water stagnation…

for living in the conditions? Sixteen of the cities located in China are the targets for immense amounts of pollution, and while there were tasks attained to clear it up, there were no long-term effects. India has found it difficult to clean up their air pollution because they are afraid that it will slow down their economic growth. Environmental issues in the countries of India and China have made a significant role in the Southern and Eastern Asia region by comparing with each other, as well…

result of air pollution. When a fuel is burnt, lots of different chemicals are produced. The smoke that rises from a fire or the fumes that…

and naturally occurring contaminants. National income and level of development are critical factors for the differences in pollution types and excessiveness between countries. A few common forms of pollution include: air, water, soil, noise, radioactive, and light. Pollution of the air is by far the most common type of pollution, it has also been said to be the most dangerous and harmful to…

Air pollution is a mixture of natural and man-made substances in the air we breathe. It can be divided into two main categories: indoor air pollution and outdoor air pollution. Outdoor air pollution takes place outside the natural built environment. The main types of outdoor pollutions are: Ozone, Particulate matter, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Sulfate Dioxides, Lead. The health effects are risks associated with outdoor air pollution varies depending on age and previous health/medical…

where you can get sick from just breathing air, the air that you breathe every single day since the day you were born. Imagine one day having to walk outside wearing a mask for the rest of your life to make sure you don 't get sick. Even worse, imagine looking out of your window and not seeing any form of life. Everything has died due to air pollution and acid rain. This paper is here to talk about an issue that is becoming a huge problem around the world. Air Pollution is a major problem…

arriving on schedule comes with a sacrifice, air pollution. Agriculture is also human necessity that releases vast amount of nitrous oxides that help create smog or air pollution; agriculture and transportation are the two human activities that create smog. Transportation directly relies on the burning of fossil fuels which affects the air quality of all areas and more effectively on densely populated areas. Different forms of transportation also affect air quality as well including…