Evaluation of indoor air quality at engineering campus library at the university Sains Malaysia

Joint Authors

al-Bayyumi, Mahir
Ramli, Nur Azzam
Yusuf, Nur Fayizah Fitri Md
Awang, Norrimi Rosaida
Zainordin, Nazatul Syadia
Sulayman, Maisarah
Shith, Syabiha
Zaki, Teh Nur Amalina

Source

Israa University Journal of Applied Science

Issue

Vol. 2, Issue 1 (31 Oct. 2018), pp.72-84, 13 p.

Publisher

Israa University Scientific Research Council

Publication Date

2018-10-31

Country of Publication

Palestine (Gaza Strip)

No. of Pages

13

Main Subjects

Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)

Abstract EN

The indoor air quality (IAQ) in micro-environments is extremely important due to its impact on health and productivity of students.

This study presents the findings of indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations in engineering campus library at the University Sains Malaysia.

Four levels of the library were investigated during May 2015.

Measurements were carried out by using electrochemical analyzer and hand-held particulate matter (PM) instrument.

The results showed that Formaldehyde, carbon monoxide (CO), Ozone, and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) levels were found below Malaysian guideline values.

Temperature ranged between 18.9–28.4 °C and relative humidity (RH) ranged between 49%–73% with an average of 62.2%.

The indoor concentration PM2.5 level was 5.73±4.93μg/m3.

All the monitoring pollutants’ levels were found below Malaysian guideline values in the ground floor, and the 1st and 2nd floors.

However, several exceedances occurred in the 3rd floor.

Inadequate introduction and/or distribution of fresh air may be the main problem in the left side of the building and in the 3rd floor.

Thus, evaluation of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system should be examined.

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Bayyumi, Mahir& Ramli, Nur Azzam& Yusuf, Nur Fayizah Fitri Md& Awang, Norrimi Rosaida& Zainordin, Nazatul Syadia& Sulayman, Maisarah…[et al.]. 2018. Evaluation of indoor air quality at engineering campus library at the university Sains Malaysia. Israa University Journal of Applied Science،Vol. 2, no. 1, pp.72-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1293533

Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Bayyumi, Mahir…[et al.]. Evaluation of indoor air quality at engineering campus library at the university Sains Malaysia. Israa University Journal of Applied Science Vol. 2, no. 1 (Oct. 2018), pp.72-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1293533

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Bayyumi, Mahir& Ramli, Nur Azzam& Yusuf, Nur Fayizah Fitri Md& Awang, Norrimi Rosaida& Zainordin, Nazatul Syadia& Sulayman, Maisarah…[et al.]. Evaluation of indoor air quality at engineering campus library at the university Sains Malaysia. Israa University Journal of Applied Science. 2018. Vol. 2, no. 1, pp.72-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1293533

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Record ID

BIM-1293533