ASSIGNMENT -8


#1. A possible solution to reduce the concentrations of heavy metals in the house is to take off shoes at the entrance. Discuss the limitations of this approach to control IAQ problem.

#2. Prepare the list of methods available to control trace metals found in indoor environment.

#3. Look at case studies 3 and 4 given in the class notes on Internet. Examine the IAQ solution in light of information given in your book.

#4. Examine the case studies 7 and 8 given on the course website. Do you agree with the proposed solutions? Discuss your findings.

#5. Discuss the deposition of particulates in the respiratory tract of your body.

#6. Discuss different devices for removing particles in order to maintain adequate indoor air quality controls.

#7. The indoor concentrations of a public transit bus were collected in real-world conditions. For data follow the LINK

#8. Identify five possible sources of bioaerosols in any building on campus.

#9. Discuss a sampling method to collect bioaerosols in a large commercial building.
 
#10.
The filter used in the duct supplying 100% outdoor air to a building is 65%. The average outdoor concentration of particulate is 105 μg/cum and the volumetric flow of outdoor is 3000 cum/min. Calculate the indoor air quality for the following cases:


Comment on the results.


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