The effects of ventilation on residential air pollution due to emissions from a gas-fired range.

Traynor G.W. Apte M.G. Dillworth J.F. Hollowell C.D. Sterling E.M.
air quality, carbon-dioxide, carbon-monoxide, gas stove, modelling, nitrogen oxides, pollutant
Year:
1982
Bibliographic info:
Proceedings of the International Symposium on indoor air pollution, health and energy conservation Amherst Mass. USA 13-16 October 1981 Environmental International Special Issue "Indoor Air Pollution" vol.8 no.1 1982 p.447-452 8 figs. 13 refs. #DATE 01:0

Shows the usefulness of a model for extrapolating environmental chamber results on pollutant emissions from combustion appliances to determine indoor pollutant concentrations in actual residences. Investigates the effects of infiltration, whole-house ventilation, and spot ventilation on pollutant levels. Results show that a range hood is the most effective means of removing pollutants emitted from a gas-fired range; removal rates vary from 60%-87%.

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