Indoor Environmental Quality

di Thad Godish (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Inc, 2000

When we think of indoor pollution, we usually think of conditions originating from faulty ventilation systems, second hand smoke, and other air borne pollutants. Taking an in-depth, hard science look at the problems of indoor environmental pollution, Indoor Environmental Quality covers all the major indoor contaminants - inorganic, organic, and biological. Renowned author Thad Godish expands the scope of "indoor air quality" issues to include the entire indoor environment, both in the workplace and the home. He covers: hand-to-mouth transfer of lead, pesticides and asbestos dermal exposures from pesticide-contaminated dust contact with office materials such as carbon paper and other printed papers Naturally occurring and man-made contaminants such as radon and asbestos Godish discusses specific techniques including ventilation and air cleaning that can aid you in the clean-up of indoor air problems. He presents the major issues and concepts, and provides supporting facts in a highly readable style. An excellent, comprehensive, clear introduction to the issues associated with the quality of the indoor environment, Indoor Environmental Quality gives you the how-tos for controlling contaminants at the source. Its readability makes it ideal for anyone who needs information about specific indoor air problems, and how to diagnose and mitigate them.

• Autore: Thad Godish
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Inc
• Anno: 2000
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 480 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 1050 gr.
• EAN: 9781566704021

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