Main Title |
Investigating the influence of relative humidity, air velocity, and amplification on the emission rates of fungal spores / |
Author |
Foarde, Karin K. ;
Foarde, K. K. ;
VanOsdell, D. W. ;
Menetrez, M. Y. ;
Chang, J. C. S.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, |
Year Published |
1999 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/A-99/061; NRMRL-RTP-P-414; EPA-R-822642-01 |
Stock Number |
PB99-171530 |
Additional Subjects |
Fungal spores ;
Emission rates ;
Relative humidity ;
Air velocity ;
Amplification ;
Surface growth ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Ventilation ;
Ducts ;
Biocontaminants
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB99-171530 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
8 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
The paper discusses the impact of relative humidity (RH), air velocity, and surface growth on the emission rates of fungal spores from the surface of contaminated material. Although the results show a complex interaction of factors, the authors have determined, for this limited data set, that emission rates are inversely proportional to RH, but directly related to air flow rate and surface loading. (NOTE: Although a significant amount of work has been done to elucidate the conditions under which fungi will grow on the surfaces of materials, little information is available that quantitatively relates surface concentrations to airborne concentration and, ultimately, exposure.) |
Notes |
EPA project officer: John C.S. Chang. "For presentation at Indoor Air '99, Edinburgh, Scotland, 8/8-13/99." "Prepared for: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development." Includes bibliographical references. "EPA-600/A-99/061." PB99-171563. Microfiche. |