Indoor Air Quality Quiz

<p>Blocked air ducts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High humidity levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize pollution and avoid expensive repairs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive sunlight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No single technology effectively addresses all indoor pollutants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>VOCs and PM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bathroom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevents the accumulation of indoor pollutants. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ventilation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Combustion devices like stoves and fireplaces. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formaldehyde (HCHO) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It decreases indoor pollutant concentration unless outdoor levels are high. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomass or kerosene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CO, NOx, and PM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employing low-emitting materials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They control temperature and humidity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid exposure to high levels of pollutants. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Outdoors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Combustion devices and stored paints. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By sealing and storing them properly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing adequate ventilation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They cannot cope with VOC variability and diversity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They transform gas pollutants into energy and carbon for replication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They function effectively at ambient pressure and temperature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both plants and the soil microenvironment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They significantly improve energy efficiency. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They need to be diverse, versatile, and adaptive. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has a positive impact known as 'greening' the space. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreasing energy efficiency in buildings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They improve gas-liquid mass-transfer significantly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They utilize light to fix CO2 and release O2. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They focus on energy savings, reducing air exchange. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microalgae have a simpler cell structure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long-term maintenance requirements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mixed metabolism, including both heterotrophic and phototrophic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are designed with parallel straight microchannels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no single technology that meets all indoor air purification needs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Type and material of the filter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower efficiency in capturing pollutants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mechanical filters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Activated carbon and zeolites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreases filtration efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microorganisms harmful to health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mechanical filtration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher operating costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Typically twice higher indoors than outdoors, due to increased air-tight buildings and time spent indoors.

Causes premature deaths, productivity losses, property damage and increased healthcare costs.

Includes particulate matter, biological contaminants, and over 400 chemical compounds.

Involves measures, technology and cost-effective strategies for improving indoor air.

Routine checks and upkeep of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to prevent breakdowns and improve performance.

Cleaning HVAC filters every 4-6 weeks to stop impurities getting into the air.

Addressing blocked air ducts, gaps in ventilation and poor system design to improve air quality.

Maintaining proper moisture levels to prevent mold growth, unpleasant smells and respiratory issues.

Sources of indoor air pollution from outside, including VOCs, ozone, particulate matter, and more

Gaseous or vapor-phase chemicals released from various indoor sources, including cleaning products, furniture.

Methods of introducing fresh air to dilute indoor pollutants.

Systems that introduce outdoor air to dilute indoor pollutants.

Indoor sources of air pollution arising from processes that involve burning, such as cooking or heating.

Strategies to control indoor air quality by minimizing emission of pollutants.

Maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity levels to limit emissions from materials.

Regularly checking and maintaining combustion devices like stoves, boilers, and fireplaces to prevent malfunctions and harmful emissions.

Replacing polluting fuels like biomass or kerosene with cleaner options like natural gas or electricity in homes to reduce indoor air pollution.

Some building materials like plywood, fiberboard, paints, and glues contain VOCs that can pollute indoor air.

Waiting several weeks after construction or renovation allows pollutant emissions to decrease and reach safe levels.

Properly sealing and storing paints, adhesives, and fuels minimizes leakages and emissions of VOCs into the air.

Good ventilation, ensuring indoor-outdoor air exchange, is an effective solution to prevent the buildup of indoor pollutants.

Determining possible sources of indoor pollution, such as combustion devices, stored materials, or construction materials, is crucial for prevention.

Following manufacturer guidelines for using and storing materials helps prevent unwanted emissions and ensures safe indoor air.

A simple and popular method for removing PM from air by forcing it through a fibrous material that traps pollutants.

Replacing filters regularly is crucial to maintain efficiency, prevent pollutant re-emission, and stop the growth of microbes in the filter material.

Uses electric charges to attract and trap particles, offering an alternative to mechanical filters.

A type of electronic filter that ionizes pollutant particles, making them stick to a charged plate for removal.

Capturing volatile pollutants on the surface of adsorbent materials like activated carbon or zeolites.

High humidity and varying pollutant levels can reduce the effectiveness of adsorption filters.

An adsorbent material might be good at removing one pollutant, but not others.

These systems can accumulate microbes that are harmful to health.

Using living organisms like plants or microorganisms to clean indoor air by breaking down pollutants.

Applying biotechnology to improve indoor air quality using microbes or plants to decompose pollutants.

Enzymes in microbes and plants break down pollutants at normal temperatures, making them harmless.

Using plants and the microbes in their soil to filter and remove pollutants from the air.

These systems use microbes suspended or attached to surfaces to bio-transform pollutants.

Successful bio-purification needs a variety of microbes to break down different pollutants.

Bio-based systems are energy-efficient, cost-effective, and can improve indoor environmental quality.

This method not only cleans the air but also adds aesthetic and psychological benefits.

A layer of microorganisms that forms on the membrane's surface, breaking down pollutants that pass through.

Tiny channels designed for gas pollutant removal, using liquid slugs that enhance pollutant contact.

The movement of pollutants from the gas phase to the liquid phase in the bioreactor.

These tiny plants remove CO2 from the air during photosynthesis, producing oxygen.

Some species can use both light and hydrocarbons for energy, adapting to different environments.

Biological systems offer a promising solution for removing pollutants that traditional methods struggle with.

Energy savings often mean reduced air exchange, potentially trapping pollutants indoors.

Modern building regulations need to find a balance between energy savings and healthy indoor air quality.