Applying PulseTest method to detect the possible sources of biological contaminants in one office

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Abstract

The PulseTest method was used to detect the possible sources of biological contaminants in one office room. Different pressure conditions are created via closing and/or opening the air vents. This helps to examine the possible pollution sources as surface emissions, structural leaks emissions, supplied air and outdoor air origins. Microbial concentrations were determined with RCS Microbial air sampler (TC+SDX strips). One set of TC strips was incubated at 37 degreeC to detect potentially pathogenic microbes. The other strips were incubated following supplier instructions. Particulates matter (PM) with a cut-off size of 2 mu m were monitored. No moulds grew on the TC strips. Airborne microbial concentrations were very low (<35 CFU/m3) but correlated withthe PM concentrations. It was difficult to detect sources of microbial pollution as concentrations were so low.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSisäilmastoseminaari 2021. Verkkoseminaari 9.3.2021
PublisherSIY Sisäilmatieto Oy
Pages321-326
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)978-952-5236-52-1
Publication statusPublished - 2021
MoE publication typeD3 Professional conference proceedings
EventSisäilmastoseminaari - Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 9 Mar 20219 Mar 2021

Publication series

NameSisäilmayhdistys raportti
Number39
ISSN (Print)1237-1866

Seminar

SeminarSisäilmastoseminaari
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityHelsinki
Period09/03/202109/03/2021

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