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Abstract(s)
The monitoring of indoor air quality in homes is important for
improving the quality of life and reducing health risk factors. The worsening of
indoor air quality is mainly perceived in the colder months when low air
exchange rates and increased use of heating systems contribute to increase
indoor air pollutants concentrations. In this context, the present work aimed at
evaluating the influence of different heating systems on indoor air quality in
different dwellings in the City of Bragança, Northeast of Portugal. The study
involved the monitoring of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds,
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in 25 dwellings with different heating
systems. The highest concentrations of pollutants were observed in dwellings
with open fireplaces, observing maximum hourly concentrations of
1,500 μg/m3 and 80 ppm for PM2.5 and CO, respectively. NMVOCs levels were
mostly associated with burning incense, air fresheners, and cleaning products
application.
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Keywords
Air monitoring Heating systems Particulate matter Gaseous contaminants Open fireplaces
Citation
Feliciano, Manuel; Lira, Fabiane; Furst, Leonardo C.; Arioli, Rafael (2022). The influence of domestic heating systems in indoor air quality in homes of a region of Northeastern Portugal. Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal. ISSN 1476-8917. 15:2-4, p.162-182