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Document ID (ISN)33741
CIS number 80-985
ISBN(s) 951-801-163-X
Year 1979
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Salmivaara J.
Title Tracer gases in ventilation measurements
Original title Merkkiaineet ilmanvaihtomittauksissa [in Finnish]
Bibliographic information Tutkimuksia 162/1979, Työterveyslaitos, Laajaniityntie 1, 01620 Vantaa 62, Finland, 1979. 77p. Illus. 41 ref. Price: Fmk.20.00.
Abstract Measurements were carried out in 6 rotogravure printing works; the tracer gases used were CO2, N2O and SF6. SF6 was best for marking large air masses; only a very small amount of this tracer was needed, and could be detected <4x10-5cm3/m3. CO2 measurements are best for small rooms and halls with a low ventilation rate. Cost aspects of measurement and analysis equipment are discussed.
Descriptors (primary) air movement; airflow measurement; ventilation; velocity of flow
Descriptors (secondary) report; Finland; nitrogen dioxide; photogravure printing; economic aspects; ventilation design; sulfur hexafluoride; carbon dioxide
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Heating, ventilation and climate
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Ventilation