Interpreting time-resolved residential monitoring data to characterize emissions of volatile organic compounds from occupant activities

William W. Nazaroff*, Yingjun Liu, Pawel K. Misztal, Jianyin Xiong, Yilin Tian, Caleb Arata, Allen H. Goldstein

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Occupant associated emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can materially influence indoor air quality (IAQ). Knowledge of emission factors can contribute to improved exposure and risk assessments and also can aid in designing effective control measures to improve IAQ. The advent of instruments capable of sensitive, speciated VOC measurements with high time resolution allows for characterizing occupant-associated VOC emissions from observational monitoring studies conducted in real buildings under normal occupancy. This presentation highlights VOC emissions associated with residential activities, such as cooking and cleaning.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
PublisherInternational Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
ISBN (Electronic)9781713826514
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: 22 Jul 201827 Jul 2018

Publication series

Name15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018

Conference

Conference15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period22/07/1827/07/18

Keywords

  • Cleaning
  • Cooking
  • Emission rates
  • Indoor VOCs
  • VOC sources

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