New University of Utah Study Shows How Outdoor Pollution Affects Indoor Air Quality

New University of Utah study shows how outdoor pollution affects indoor air quality

Ever heard of an air economizer? It's something some HVAC systems have, and a recent study The University of Utah found in certain conditions these systems could impact indoor air quality.We get different kinds of pollution events here, especially wildfire smoke, winter time inversions and dust, said Kerry Kelly, Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering At The University Of UtahThe College of Engineering teamed up with facilities management t…

Does outdoor air pollution affect indoor air quality? It could depend on buildings' HVAC

We typically spend 80% of our time indoors, where the quality of the air we breathe depends on the age and type of building we occupy, as well as indoor pollution and outdoor pollution sources. But also playing an important role is the kind of HVAC system used to heat, ventilate and cool the building, according to new research from the University of Utah.

Does Outdoor Air Pollution Affect Indoor Air Quality? It Could Depend on Buildings’ HVAC

We typically spend 80% of our time indoors, where the quality of the air we breathe depends on the age and type of building we occupy, as well as indoor pollution and outdoor pollution sources.