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Aerosol science for industrial hygienists / / James H. Vincent
| Aerosol science for industrial hygienists / / James H. Vincent |
| Autore | Vincent James H |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Tarrytown, N.Y. ; ; Oxford, : Pergamon, : Elsevier Science, 1995 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (431 p.) |
| Disciplina | 615.9/02 |
| Soggetto topico |
Aerosols - Toxicology
Indoor air pollution Industrial hygiene |
| ISBN |
1-281-07254-0
9786611072544 0-08-052685-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Aerosol Science for Industrial Hygienists; Copyright Page; Contents; PREFACE; Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION TO AEROSOLS; 1.1 What is an aerosol?; 1.2 'Good' versus 'bad' aerosols; 1.3 Workplace aerosols and occupational health; 1.4 Aerosols and gases; Chapter 2. THE PROPERTIES OF AIR AND GASES; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Basic nature of gases; 2.3 Elementary fluid mechanics; Chapter 3. PROPERTIES OF AEROSOLS; 3.1 Aerosol generation in workplaces; 3.2 The evolution of aerosols; 3.3 Particle morphology; 3.4 Aerosol concentration; 3.5 Particle size; 3.6 Elementary particle size statistics
3.7 Electrical properties3.8 Mineralogical and chemical properties; 3.9 Biological properties; Chapter 4. THE MOTION OF AIRBORNE PARTICLES; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Drag force on a particle Drag; 4.3 Particle motion; 4.4 Similarity in particle motion; 4.5 Particle aerodynamic diameter; 4.6 Impaction; 4.7 Elutriation; 4.8 Aspiration; 4.9 Diffusion; Chapter 5. THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF AEROSOLS; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Physical basis; 5.3 Concept of extinction or transmittance; 5.4 Particle extinction coefficient; 5.5 Experimental measurements of extinction; 5.6 Light scattering 5.7 Particle scattering coefficient5.8 Mass concentration aerosol photometry; 5.9 The visual appearance of aerosols; 5.10 Optical microscopy; Chapter 6. THE INHALATION OF AEROSOLS; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The human respiratory tract; 6.3 Aerosol inhalation; 6.4 Experiments to investigate aerosol deposition in the respiratory tract; 6.5 Extrathoracic deposition; 6.6 Thoracic deposition; 6.7 Total respiratory tract deposition; 6.8 Deposition of fibrous aerosols; 6.9 Electrostatic respiratory tract deposition; 6.10 Mathematical modelling of lung deposition; Chapter 7. THE FATE OF INHALED PARTICLES 7.1 Introduction7.2 Biological mechanisms of clearance and re-distribution; 7.3 Experimental methods; 7.4 Studies of clearance and build-up; 7.5 Experimental studies of dust accumulation in lung-associated lymph nodes; 7.6 The significance of 'overload'; 7.7 Kinetics of clearance; 7.8 Dosimetry; Chapter 8. STANDARDS FOR HEALTH-RELATED AEROSOL MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Progress towards criteria for measurement of coarse aerosols; 8.3 Progress towards criteria for the measurement of finer aerosol fractions 8.4 Harmonisation of criteria for aerosol standards Fibrous aerosols8.5 Standards; Chapter 9. AEROSOL SAMPLING IN WORKPLACES; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Sampling by aspiration; 9.3 Aspiration efficiency of thin-walled sampling probes in moving air; 9.4 Aspiration efficiency of blunt samplers; 9.5 Sampling from calm air; 9.6 Physical factors which can complicate sampler performance; 9.7 Sampling in stacks and ducts; 9.8 Sampling for coarse aerosols in workplaces; 9.9 Sampling for respirable aerosol in workplaces; 9.10 Practical sampling for thoracic aerosol 9.11 Sampling for more than one fraction simultaneously |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911004767603321 |
Vincent James H
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| Tarrytown, N.Y. ; ; Oxford, : Pergamon, : Elsevier Science, 1995 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Air pollution and health / / editors, R.E. Hester and R.M. Harrison
| Air pollution and health / / editors, R.E. Hester and R.M. Harrison |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, : Royal Society of Chemistry, c1998 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (144 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.73922 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
HesterR. E (Ronald E.)
HarrisonRoy M. <1948-> |
| Collana | Issues in environmental science and technology |
| Soggetto topico |
Air - Pollution - Health aspects
Air - Pollution - Measurement Air - Pollution - Standards Indoor air pollution |
| ISBN |
1-84755-009-6
1-59124-423-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | BK9780854042456-FX001; BK9780854042456-FP001; BK9780854042456-FP005; BK9780854042456-FP007; BK9780854042456-FP009; BK9780854042456-FP011; BK9780854042456-00001; BK9780854042456-00021; BK9780854042456-00033; BK9780854042456-00057; BK9780854042456-00075; BK9780854042456-00101; BK9780854042456-00127 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910142517803321 |
| Cambridge, : Royal Society of Chemistry, c1998 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Air Quality and Comfort in Airliner Cabins
| Air Quality and Comfort in Airliner Cabins |
| Autore | Nagda Niren Laxmichand <1946-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified], : American Society for Testing & Materials, 2000 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xviii, 290 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 629.134/42 |
| Collana | ASTM special technical publication |
| Soggetto topico |
Aircraft cabins
Air quality Indoor air pollution |
| ISBN | 0-8031-5441-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Comparison of the Environments of Transportation Vehicles: Results of Two Surveys / TS Dumyahn, JD Spengler, HA Burge, M Muilenburg -- The Effect of Recirculation on Aircraft Cabin Air Quality - In-flight Tests and Simulation Study / KE Arnold, S Crha, L Patten -- Air Quality Measurements on Sixteen Commercial Aircraft / SC Lee, CS Poon, XD Li, F Luk, M Chang, S Lam -- Analysis of Two Jet Engine Lubricating Oils and a Hydraulic Fluid: Their Pyrolytic Breakdown Products and Their Implication on Aircraft Air Quality / C van Netten -- A Proposed Indoor Air Quality Metric for Estimation of the Combined Effects of Gaseous Contaminants on Human Health and Comfort / HH Hollick, JJ Sangiovanni -- Proposed ASHRAE Cabin Air Quality Standard (161P) / LC Holcomb -- Rationale for Ventilation Rate Requirements in ASHRAE Standard 62-1999 and in Potential Revisions to the Standard / AK Persily -- Prediction of the Distribution of Indoor Air Quality and Comfort in Aircraft Cabins Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) / AJ Baker, MB Taylor, NS Winowich, MR Heller -- Design of Air Purifiers for Aircraft Passenger Cabins Based on Photocatalytic Oxidation Technology / RJ Hall, JJ Sangiovanni, HH Hollick, TN Obee, SO Hay -- Air Quality and Comfort Measurement Aboard a Commuter Aircraft and Solutions to Improve Perceived Occupant Comfort Levels / RB Fox -- The Airplane Cabin Environment: Past, Present and Future Research / DR Space, RA Johnson, WL Rankin, NL Nagda -- Aircraft Cabin Air Quality: A Critical Review of Past Monitoring Studies / NL Nagda, HE Rector, Z Li, DR Space -- Ozone and Relative Humidity in Airline Cabins on Polar Routes: Measurements and Physical Symptoms / H de Ree, M Bagshaw, R Simons, RA Brown -- Questionnaire Survey to Evaluate the Health and Comfort of Cabin Crew / SC Lee, CS Poon, XD Li, F Luk, M Chang -- Passenger Comfort and the Effect of Air Quality / WL Rankin, DR Space, NL Nagda. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164283803321 |
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Nagda Niren Laxmichand <1946->
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| [Place of publication not identified], : American Society for Testing & Materials, 2000 | ||
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Airborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health
| Airborne Biocontaminants and Their Impact on Human Health |
| Autore | Singh Rajeev |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (415 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | SinghAnamika |
| Soggetto topico |
Indoor air quality
Indoor air pollution |
| ISBN |
9781394178964
1394178964 9781394178940 1394178948 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- About the Editors -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Biocontaminants in Indoor Environments: Occurrence, Spread, and Prevention -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Indoor Microenvironments That Harbor Biocontaminants -- 1.2.1 Bedding/Carpets/Furnishings -- 1.2.2 ACs/Humidifiers -- 1.2.3 AC Ducts/Outdoor Units/Centralized AC Units -- 1.2.4 Fan/Exhaust -- 1.2.5 Furniture Wooden/Metal Items/Decoratives -- 1.2.6 Books/Stationery -- 1.2.7 Electronics - TV, Mobile, and Laptop -- 1.2.8 Refrigerator/Deep Freezer -- 1.2.9 Kitchen Slab and Sink (Wet Surfaces) -- 1.2.10 Kitchen Storage (Dry Surfaces) -- 1.2.11 Bathroom Floor/Walls -- 1.2.12 Toilet and Its Surfaces -- 1.2.13 Basement/Attic -- 1.2.14 Hospitals -- 1.3 Factors Influencing Biocontaminant Accumulation in Microenvironments -- 1.3.1 Entry of Outdoor Microbes -- 1.3.2 Resident Biocontaminants (in Dust) -- 1.3.3 Human Occupancy -- 1.3.4 Pets and Aquariums -- 1.3.5 Construction Materials and VOCs -- 1.4 Conditions Affecting Spread of Biocontaminants -- 1.4.1 Light (Sunlight and Artificial Light, Darkness) -- 1.4.2 Temperature -- 1.4.3 Humidity/Moisture -- 1.4.4 Air Circulation -- 1.4.5 Spores, Pollens, and Allergens -- 1.5 Preventing Biocontaminants in Microenvironments -- 1.5.1 Cleaning Habits - Thorough Cleaning, Disinfecting -- 1.6 Preventing Biocontaminants in Controlled Environments -- 1.6.1 Cleaning Protocols - Comprehensive Cleaning and Disinfection -- 1.6.2 Efficient Ventilation -- 1.6.3 HVAC Systems for Enhanced Air Quality -- 1.6.4 Optimizing Sunlight in Indoor Environments -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Estimation of Indoor Bioaerosols and Occurrence of Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms Within Office Premises in Urban Delhi -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Methodology and Study Design -- 2.2.1 Sampling Sites.
2.2.2 Site Description -- 2.2.3 Bioaerosol Sampling -- 2.2.4 Respondent Characteristics and Prevalence of Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms -- 2.2.5 Statistical Analyses -- 2.3 Results and Discussion -- 2.3.1 Seasonal Variation in Bioaerosol Distribution -- 2.3.2 Effect of Meteorological Parameters and Footfall Count on Bioaerosol Distribution -- 2.3.3 Association of Bioaerosol Count and Daily Footfall -- 2.3.4 Respondent Characteristics -- 2.3.5 Occurrence of SBS -- 2.3.6 Occupant Satisfaction -- 2.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 Sources and Transmission of Bio-Contaminants in Indoor Areas -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Sources of Bio-contaminants in Indoor Areas -- 3.2.1 Bacteria in Indoor Air -- 3.2.2 Virus in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.3 Fungi in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.4 Mycotoxins in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.5 (1, 3)-β-D glucans in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.6 Endotoxins in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.7 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Fungi in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.8 Allergens in the Indoor Air -- 3.2.9 Bioaerosols in the Indoor Air -- 3.3 Mode of Transmission of Bio-Contaminants in Indoor Air -- 3.3.1 Humans -- 3.3.2 Building Systems -- 3.3.3 Pets -- 3.3.4 Healthcare Facilities -- 3.3.5 Ventilation Facility and Sunlight -- 3.3.6 Plants -- 3.4 Health Consequences of Bio-Contaminants in Indoor Air -- 3.4.1 Asthma -- 3.4.2 Rhinitis -- 3.4.3 Tuberculosis -- 3.4.4 Leprosy -- 3.4.5 Legionellosis -- 3.4.6 Mycosis -- 3.4.7 Mycotoxicosis -- 3.4.8 Influenza Virus (H1N1) -- 3.4.9 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) -- 3.4.10 Chronic Bronchitis -- 3.4.11 Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome -- 3.4.12 Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis or Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis -- 3.4.13 Sick Building Syndrome -- 3.4.14 Chronic Airflow Obstruction -- 3.5 Method of Detection and Control of Bio-Contaminants -- 3.5.1 Detection of Bio-Contaminants. 3.5.2 Control of Biological Contaminants -- 3.5.3 Control Measures for Reducing Bioaerosols -- 3.6 Summary and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Climatic/Meteorological Conditions and Their Role in Biological Contamination: A Comprehensive Review -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Microbial Ecology and Climatic Factors -- 4.2.1 Overview of Microbial Communities -- 4.2.2 Influence of Temperature on Microbial Growth and Survival -- 4.2.3 Effect of Humidity on Microbial Proliferation -- 4.2.4 Precipitation and Its Role in Microbial Dissemination -- 4.2.5 Wind Patterns and Their Impact on the Spread of Contaminants -- 4.3 Climatic Conditions and Waterborne Contamination -- 4.3.1 Rainfall and Surface Water Contamination -- 4.3.2 Floods and Their Role in Waterborne Pathogen Transmission -- 4.3.3 Drought and Its Influence on Water Quality -- 4.4 Climatic Conditions and Airborne Contamination -- 4.4.1 Aerosolized Microorganisms and Atmospheric Conditions -- 4.4.2 Dust Storms and Their Role in Microbial Dissemination -- 4.4.3 Pollen and Allergenic Contaminants Influenced by Weather -- 4.5 Climatic Conditions and Soil Contamination -- 4.5.1 Temperature and Its Impact on Soil Microbial Communities -- 4.5.2 Moisture and Soilborne Pathogen Survival -- 4.5.3 Erosion and Its Connection to Soil Contamination -- 4.6 Climatic Conditions and Food Contamination -- 4.6.1 Temperature and Food Spoilage -- 4.6.2 Humidity and Microbial Growth in Food Products -- 4.6.3 Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on Food Safety -- 4.7 Impact of Climate Change on Biological Contamination -- 4.7.1 Long-Term Effects of Climate Change on Microbial Ecosystems -- 4.7.2 Altered Climatic Patterns and Their Consequences for Contamination -- 4.7.3 Strategies for Mitigating Climate Change-Related Contamination Risks -- 4.8 Case Studies and Examples. 4.8.1 Documented Instances of Climatic/Meteorological Conditions and Biological Contamination -- 4.8.2 Lessons Learned and Potential Interventions -- 4.9 Detection and Monitoring of Climatic-Related Contamination -- 4.9.1 Methods for Identifying and Quantifying Biological Contaminants -- 4.9.2 Remote Sensing and Technological Advancements -- 4.9.3 Surveillance Systems for Early Detection and Response -- 4.10 Future Research Directions and Recommendations -- 4.10.1 Identifying Research Gaps and Unanswered Questions -- 4.10.2 Integration of Climatic Data Into Contamination Risk Assessments -- 4.10.3 Strategies for Adapting to Changing Climatic Conditions -- 4.11 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Role of Gases, VOC, PM2.5, and PM10 in Biological Contamination in Indoor Areas -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Gases and Biological Contamination -- 5.2.1 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) -- 5.2.2 Carbon Monoxide -- 5.2.3 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) -- 5.2.4 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) -- 5.2.5 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) -- 5.2.5.1 Common VOC in Indoor Air -- 5.2.6 Radon (Rn) -- 5.2.7 Ozone (O3) -- 5.3 Particulate Matter -- 5.3.1 PM2.5 -- 5.3.2 PM10 -- 5.4 Human Health Effects and Toxicity Mechanisms -- 5.5 Mitigation Strategies Reducing Indoor Gases and Particulate Matter -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Indoor Contaminants Based on Fungi -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Fungal Diseases -- 6.2.1 Mycosis -- 6.2.2 Mycotoxicosis -- 6.2.3 Respiratory Symptoms -- 6.3 Factors Affecting the Colonization of Fungi -- 6.4 Fungal Quantitation -- 6.5 Methods for Quantitation -- 6.5.1 Liquid Impingement -- 6.5.2 Impaction -- 6.5.3 Electrostatic Precipitation -- 6.5.4 Gravitational Settling/Sedimentation -- 6.5.5 Filtration -- 6.6 Determination of Fungal Components in Indoor Conditions -- 6.7 Methodologies for Fungal Analysis. 6.8 Practices that Contribute to the Biotic Indoor Pollution -- 6.9 Removing Fungal Material and Cleaning -- 6.10 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 7 Health Implications Related With the Presence of Waste Sorting Plants and Biological Contaminants -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Waste Sorting Plants -- 7.3 Biological Contaminants -- 7.4 Major Bio-Contaminants -- 7.4.1 Viruses -- 7.4.2 Bacteria -- 7.4.3 Fungi -- 7.4.4 Mycotoxins and Endotoxins -- 7.4.5 Allergens -- 7.5 Effect of Biological Contaminants and Waste Sorting Plants on Health -- 7.5.1 Bacterial Diseases -- 7.5.2 Diseases Caused by Viruses -- 7.5.3 Disease Spread Through Fungi -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Neurological Health Hazards Associated with Biological Contaminants -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Occupational Hazards and Neurological Disorders -- 8.3 Occupational Hazards Associated with Risk Factors Linked to Neurological Disorders -- 8.4 Neurological Diseases Associated with Occupational Hazards -- 8.5 Prevention and Treatment Strategies -- 8.6 Conclusion and Future Directions -- Acknowledgments -- Conflict of Interest -- References -- Chapter 9 Effect of Bioaerosols Exposure on Acute Exacerbation Among Individuals with COPD in Urban India -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methodology -- 9.3 Results -- 9.3.1 Effect of Aerosolized Microbes on COPD Exacerbation -- 9.4 Meteorological Variables -- 9.4.1 Temperature -- 9.4.2 Relative Humidity -- 9.4.3 Particulate Matter -- 9.5 Discussion -- 9.6 Conclusion -- Conflict of Interest -- Disclosure of Interest -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 10 The Crucial Role of Pollen Grains, (1 → 3)-β-D-Glucan and Endotoxin in Triggering Respiratory Diseases -- 10.1 Respiratory Diseases -- 10.2 Pollen Grains and Their Role in Triggering Respiratory Diseases -- 10.2.1 Pollen Grains. 10.2.2 Pollen and Respiratory Diseases. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911019572403321 |
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Singh Rajeev
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| Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Airflow performance of building envelopes, components, and systems
| Airflow performance of building envelopes, components, and systems |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified], : ASTM, 1995 |
| Disciplina | 693/.83 |
| Collana | STP Airflow performance of building envelopes, components, and systems |
| Soggetto topico |
Buildings - Congresses - Airtightness
Air flow - Congresses Ventilation - Congresses Indoor air pollution Civil & Environmental Engineering Engineering & Applied Sciences Civil Engineering |
| ISBN | 0-8031-5310-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164332903321 |
| [Place of publication not identified], : ASTM, 1995 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The airliner cabin environment [[electronic resource] ] : air quality and safety / / Committee on Airliner Cabin Air Quality, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council
| The airliner cabin environment [[electronic resource] ] : air quality and safety / / Committee on Airliner Cabin Air Quality, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (319 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.7/293 |
| Soggetto topico |
Aircraft cabins - Health aspects
Indoor air pollution |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-22183-6
9786610221837 0-309-54259-6 0-585-14291-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455777803321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The airliner cabin environment [[electronic resource] ] : air quality and safety / / Committee on Airliner Cabin Air Quality, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council
| The airliner cabin environment [[electronic resource] ] : air quality and safety / / Committee on Airliner Cabin Air Quality, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (319 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.7/293 |
| Soggetto topico |
Aircraft cabins - Health aspects
Indoor air pollution |
| ISBN |
1-280-22183-6
9786610221837 0-309-54259-6 0-585-14291-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778784303321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The airliner cabin environment : air quality and safety / / Committee on Airliner Cabin Air Quality, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council
| The airliner cabin environment : air quality and safety / / Committee on Airliner Cabin Air Quality, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (319 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.7/293 |
| Soggetto topico |
Aircraft cabins - Health aspects
Indoor air pollution |
| ISBN |
9786610221837
9781280221835 1280221836 9780309542593 0309542596 9780585142913 0585142912 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
The Airliner Cabin Environment -- Copyright -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- CABIN AIR QUALITY -- Carbon Dioxide -- Humidity -- Ozone -- Environmental Tobacco Smoke -- Aerosols -- Cabin Environment -- EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES -- WORLDWIDE AIRLINE REGULATIONS -- FEASIBILITY OF DATA COLLECTION -- Introduction -- STRUCTURE OF REPORT -- PROBLEMS IN STUDYING AIRLINER CABIN AIR QUALITY -- PROBLEMS IN STUDYING THE HEALTH EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH AIRLINER CABIN AIR QUALITY -- REFERENCES -- 1 Profile of Commercial Air Travel -- PASSENGERS -- FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AND FLIGHT CREW -- THE U.S. AIRLINE INDUSTRY -- FAA DATA ON SELECTED INCIDENTS -- REFERENCES -- 2 Environmental Control Systems on Commercial Passenger Aircraft -- DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS -- Compressed-Air Sources -- The Environmental Control Unit -- Air Distribution -- Exhaust Systems -- Recirculation Systems -- Temperature Control -- Pressure Control -- PERFORMANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS -- Load Factors -- EFFECT OF VENTILATION ON TOTAL CABIN ENVIRONMENT -- Ventilation and Contamination -- Air Velocity and Cabin Flow Patterns -- Relative Humidity -- Ozone -- Effect of Recirculation on Contamination -- Cost of Ventilation -- REFERENCES -- 3 Standards, Regulations, and Industry Practices -- U.S. REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS -- Ventilation -- Ozone -- Fires -- Depressurization -- Medical Emergencies -- Ditching and Evacuation -- Additional Passenger Briefings -- FOREIGN REGULATIONS -- INDUSTRY OPERATING PROCEDURES -- FAA INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT -- Investigation of Violations -- Enforcement Actions -- Review and Appeal -- Effectiveness and Adequacy of FAA Inspection and Enforcement -- ADEQUACY AND EFFICACY OF PASSENGER SAFETY INFORMATION -- Factors Influencing Passenger Emergency Behavior.
Attention, Comprehension, and Recall under Stress -- Improving Passenger Safety Briefings -- OVERVIEW -- REFERENCES -- 4 Air Quality in Emergency Situations -- ONBOARD FIRES -- Inhibiting Ignition -- Materials Testing and Selection -- Smoke Detection and Firefighting -- Removal of Toxic Fumes -- Individual Smoke and Fume Protection -- Emergency Escape -- Passenger Safety Briefings -- DEPRESSURIZATION -- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- REFERENCES -- 5 Cabin Air Pollutants: Sources and Exposures -- OZONE -- Ozone in Commercial Aircraft Cabins -- Health Effects of Ozone under High-Altitude Conditions -- Groups at Increased Risk of Health Effects -- Recommendations -- COSMIC RADIATION -- Characteristics of Cosmic Radiation -- Exposure of Passengers and Crew -- Radiation Exposure in Aircraft and from Other Natural Sources -- Groups at Increased Risk of Health Effects -- GROUND FUMES -- ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE -- Aircraft Ventilation and Smoke Concentrations -- Concentrations of ETS Constituents Measured on Aircraft -- Standards for Other Environments -- Exposure to ETS on Airliners -- Health Effects in Airplanes -- Health Effects in Other Environments -- Groups at Increased Risk -- Prevention of Exposure to ETS -- Summary -- BIOLOGIC AEROSOLS -- Types of Biologic Pollutants Possible in Aircraft -- Sources of Biologic Pollutants -- Factors Affecting Airborne Concentrations of Biologic Pollutants and their Health Effects -- Airborne Concentrations Necessary to Cause Health Effects or Discomfort -- Available Data -- Available Predictive Data from Other Sources -- Available Data on Aircraft -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- RELATIVE HUMIDITY -- Aircraft Ventilation and Relative Humidity -- Measured Relative Humidity in Aircraft -- Standards for Other Environments -- Effects of Low Relative Humidity on Passengers and Crew. Reported Health Effects of Low Relative Humidity in Other Environments -- Summary -- PRESSURIZATION -- CARBON DIOXIDE -- OTHER POTENTIAL EXPOSURES -- REFERENCES -- 6 Health Effects Associated with Exposure to Airliner Cabin Air -- HEALTH EFFECTS OF CONCERN -- Irritation and Inflammation -- Infection -- Respiratory Impairment -- Cardiovascular Effects -- Neoplasms -- Reproductive Disorders -- Miscellaneous -- Summary -- MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE OF CREW AND PASSENGER HEALTH -- Pilots -- Flight Attendants and Passengers -- FAA Surveillance Activities -- GROUPS AT INCREASED RISK -- REFERENCES -- 7 Desirability and Feasibility of Additional Data Collection -- GENERAL CONCEPTS AND APPROACHES -- MEASURES OF AIRLINER CABIN AIR QUALITY -- MEASURES OF HEALTH EFFECTS -- OTHER SUBJECTS -- REFERENCES -- Appendix A A Computer Model for Assessing Airliner Cabin Air Quality -- CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT -- MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT -- OPERATING PROCEDURES -- SIMULATING AIRLINER AIR QUALITY -- REFERENCES -- Appendix B Selected Material from the FAA Accident/Incident Data System -- Appendix C Airliner Cabin Safety Regulations and Standards -- REFERENCES -- Glossary. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910960839303321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986 | ||
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Aviation safety [[electronic resource] ] : more research needed on the effects of air quality on airliner cabin occupants : report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives
| Aviation safety [[electronic resource] ] : more research needed on the effects of air quality on airliner cabin occupants : report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. General Accounting Office, , [2004] |
| Soggetto topico |
Airplanes - Pressurization
Airplanes - Air conditioning - Health aspects Indoor air pollution |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Aviation safety |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910692684803321 |
| [Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. General Accounting Office, , [2004] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
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Biological contaminants in indoor environments / / editors, Philip R. Morey, James Corrigan Feeley, James A. Otten
| Biological contaminants in indoor environments / / editors, Philip R. Morey, James Corrigan Feeley, James A. Otten |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia : , : ASTM, , 1990 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xiii, 244 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 628.5/36 |
| Collana | STP Biological contaminants in indoor environments |
| Soggetto topico |
Air - Microbiology
Indoor air pollution Air quality management |
| ISBN | 0-8031-5131-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164310003321 |
| Philadelphia : , : ASTM, , 1990 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
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