2017
Yes
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/10962247.2017.1365781?needAccess=true
Al-Awadi, Layla
Asia
Review
Staff
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Comprehensive measurements of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) consisting
of 72 organic compounds consisting of aliphatic (C3–C6), aromatic (C6–C9), halogenated (C1–C7), and oxygenated (C2–C9) functional groups in indoor air were made for the first time in schools in Kuwait. The concentrations of indoor air pollutants revealed hot spots (science preparation rooms, science laboratories, arts and crafts classes/paint rooms, and woodworking shops/decoration rooms where local sources contributed to the buildup of pollutants in each school. The most
abundant VOC pollutant was chlorodifluoromethane (R22; ClF2CH), which leaked from air conditioning (AC) systems due to improper operation and maintenance. The other copious VOCs were alcohols and acetone at different locations due to improper handling of the chemicals and their excessive uses as solvents. Indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) levels were measured, and these levels reflected the performance of HVAC systems; a specific rate or lack of ventilation affected the IAQ. Recommendations are proposed to mitigate the buildup of indoor air pollutants at school sites.
of 72 organic compounds consisting of aliphatic (C3–C6), aromatic (C6–C9), halogenated (C1–C7), and oxygenated (C2–C9) functional groups in indoor air were made for the first time in schools in Kuwait. The concentrations of indoor air pollutants revealed hot spots (science preparation rooms, science laboratories, arts and crafts classes/paint rooms, and woodworking shops/decoration rooms where local sources contributed to the buildup of pollutants in each school. The most
abundant VOC pollutant was chlorodifluoromethane (R22; ClF2CH), which leaked from air conditioning (AC) systems due to improper operation and maintenance. The other copious VOCs were alcohols and acetone at different locations due to improper handling of the chemicals and their excessive uses as solvents. Indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) levels were measured, and these levels reflected the performance of HVAC systems; a specific rate or lack of ventilation affected the IAQ. Recommendations are proposed to mitigate the buildup of indoor air pollutants at school sites.