2018
No
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.03.040
Johnson, David L.
North America
Observational
Exposure Study
Modeling
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Temperature
Humidity
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Other
Ventilation
Indoor air quality
Transient mass balance
IAQ in 12 Oklahoma elementary schools was assessed using seasonal 24-h sampling of PM, CO₂, CO, NO₂, VOCs, formaldehyde, temp, and humidity. A transient mass balance model estimated effective fresh air ventilation. Many rooms lacked sufficient ventilation, suggesting seasonal HVAC variation needs policy attention.