The effect of air exchange rate (AER) on vapor intrusion exposure risks

Rivka Reichman; Kelly G. Pennell

The effect of air exchange rate (AER) on vapor intrusion exposure risks

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Abstract

Methods have been well-established for measuring AER in buildings. These methods could be implemented as part of VI site investigations. AER has a large effect on concentrations of VOCs present in IA. It can cause more than one order of magnitude variation in results. VOC concentrations in IA are in particular sensitive to the existence of AC, which tends to increase VOC concentration in IA. This result is supported by others3. AER is influenced by the same weather factors (wind and indoor-outdoor temperature differential (stack effect)) that influence soil gas entry into buildings. Further efforts should be directed toward incorporating these factors in both processes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Air and Waste Management Association - Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference 2016
Pages	367-371
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781510822535
State	Published - 2016
Event	Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference 2016 - Chapel Hill, United States Duration: Mar 15 2016 → Mar 17 2016

Publication series

Name	Air and Waste Management Association - Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference 2016

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Conference	Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference 2016
Country/Territory	United States
City	Chapel Hill
Period	3/15/16 → 3/17/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pollution
Waste Management and Disposal

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The effect of air exchange rate (AER) on vapor intrusion exposure risks. / Reichman, Rivka; Pennell, Kelly G.
Air and Waste Management Association - Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference 2016. 2016. p. 367-371 (Air and Waste Management Association - Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference 2016).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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