Managing indoor air quality in nursery and primary schools with low-cost solutions

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2022-06

Authors

Pedro Branco (Author) FEUP; Sá, JP (Author) FEUP; Conceição Alvim Ferraz (Author) FEUP; Martins, FG (Author) FEUP; Sousa, SIV (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: 17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022

17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022

12 June 2022 through 16 June 2022

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Scopus

Associated Projects

ALiCE - ALiCE - Laboratório Associado em Engenharia Química

LEPABE - Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 da Unidade de I&D LEPABE - Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia

SENSINAIR - Sensores de baixo custo como ferramenta para redução da poluição do ar em infantários e escolas primárias – impacto na asma infantil

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Y-EW8

Abstract (EN): This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using low-cost solutions to monitor and mitigate PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in nursery and primary schools in Porto (Portugal). Three periods were considered: i) early 2020 (before COVID-19 pandemic), ii) early 2021 (during COVID-19 pandemic, with mitigation measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 spread); and iii) in the middle of 2021 (additionally using a low-cost portable air cleaner). PM2.5 and PM10 were continuously monitored with a low-cost sensing device for at least two consecutive days in five classrooms. In general, the lowest PM concentrations were observed in the third period. Concentrations reduced up to 63% from the second to the third period. The application of low-cost solutions for monitoring and mitigating PM levels seems to be an effective tool for managing indoor air in schools. © 2022 17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2022. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific