Acta Mechanica Slovaca 2013, 17(3):70-78 | DOI: 10.21496/ams.2013.035

The Presence of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Indoors During the Heating Season: in situ Emission Study of a Frame-house

Csilla Patkó1, István Patkó2, Zoltán Pásztory1
1 University of West Hungary, Innovation Center, 4 Bajcsy Zs. str. 9400 Sopron
2 Obuda University, 6 Doberdo str. 1034 Budapest

Due to the more stringent energy regulations the air-tightness and insulation of buildings is much higher than in old buildings. As a result of synthetic building materials and reduced air exchange rates indoor air quality is deteriorating significantly. In this study we examined the indoor air quality of a newly built, frame-house during the heating season. Formaldehyde (11-130 μg/m3), 3-carene (133-300 μg/m3) and alpha-pinene (130-300 μg/m3) values varied over a wide range depending on the indoor activities. We determined that further measurements are required on the subject during the summer period as well.

Keywords: Volatile organic compounds, indoor air quality, lightweight construction wooden house, low-energy buildings, emission of building materials

Published: October 31, 2013  Show citation

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Patkó, C., Patkó, I., & Pásztory, Z. (2013). The Presence of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Indoors During the Heating Season: in situ Emission Study of a Frame-house. Acta Mechanica Slovaca, 17(3), 70-78. doi: 10.21496/ams.2013.035
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