Microcomputer-aided measurement of air change rates

✍ Scribed by F.D. Heidt; H. Werner

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1986
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 646 KB
• Volume: 9
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0378-7788
• DOI: 10.1016/0378-7788(86)90036-8

✦ Synopsis

Air change rates are measured by a nondispersive one-beam IR gas analyzer using the decay and constant-emission methods with nitrous oxide as tracer gas. Disturbing influences due to H20 and C02 are low. The analyzer is coupled via a RS-232-C interface to a microcomputer, which is programmed to service the following functions: (1) calibration, (2) preparation and control of measurements, (3) recording, displaying and storing of data, (4) evaluation of results, and ( 5)error analysis. The implemented programs provide an instant access to results. The whole equipment is installed in compact form on a mobile rack.

Measurements have been taken in a university laboratory to examine air change rates with (1) closed door and window, (2) open door only, and (3) tilted window only. Typical results are given and show where the decay method or the constant-emission method is more appropriate.