Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds in Full Scale Stud Cavities: Identification and Transport Analysis

Hachem, Caroline, Fazio, Paul, Bartlett, Karen

ISBN 10: 3838376579 / ISBN 13: 9783838376578

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds in Full Scale Stud Cavities: Identification and Transport Analysis
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838376579
• ISBN 13: 9783838376578
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

The research presented in this manuscript reports the identification of mold related VOCs, the analysis of transport of these MVOCs from the stud cavity to the indoor space and the assessment of the influence of six experimental parameters on this transport. The chemical analysis of the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) samplers and the identification of the chemical components were performed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The identified compounds include VOCs that are commonly found in the indoor air as well as frequently reported MVOCs . The results were analyzed using multiple regression analysis to identify the mold related VOCs, and to determine the transport through the building envelope. Five VOCs were identified as significantly related to the presence of mold in the stud cavity. The transport of these MVOCs from the sampling chamber to the cavity was confirmed, however, no significant effect of the parameters related to wall construction configuration were detected.

About the Author

Caroline Hachem is pursuing her PhD studies in Building Engineering,Concordia University,Canada. She holds MS degree in Building Engineering, and MS degree in Architecture from the Technion Institute of Technology, Israel(Graduated summa cum laude). She is awarded several prizes among them the Hangai Prize for young researchers.