Abstract
A new product, the surface emissions trap (cTrap), a device developed to stop and bind emissions effectively while having virtually no resistance to water vapor, was installed on a PVC flooring in a school with IAQ complaints. After the installation air concentrations of 2-ethylhexanol decreased rapidly and staff and students reported a considerably improved perceived IAQ. The amounts of 2-ethylhexanol adsorbed on the cTrap cloth 13 months after installation corresponded to only 1.03% of its adsorption capacity. Installing the cTrap may constitute a cost-efficient and effective way of restoring the indoor air quality e.g. following water damage of a building.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1224-1226 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Energy Procedia |
Volume | 78 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 Nov 1 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Environmental Analysis and Construction Information Technology
Free keywords
- Building dampness
- Indoor air purification
- School environment
- Volatile organic compounds