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http://dx.doi.org/10.14346/JKOSOS.2012.27.3.089

A Study on the Concentration Variations of VOCs and Formaldehyde on the Type of Interior Materials of New Vehicles by Simulation Program  

Yi, Young-Seop (Department of Safety Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
Kim, In-Bum (Department of Safety Engineering, Graduate School of Industry & Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
Ko, Won-Kyoung (Department of Safety Engineering, Graduate School of Energy and Environment, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Safety / v.27, no.3, 2012 , pp. 89-95 More about this Journal
Abstract
The concentrations of Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs) and Formaldehyde(HCHO) for interior materials of new vehicles are estimated and recognized by using the simulation program known as IAQx. The concentrations of contaminants are estimated and evaluated by the ventilation rates of new domestic vehicles and the required ventilation rates for new vehicles are estimated through the given contaminant data. This study is conducted to compare the ventilation rates for the contaminants between the discontinuously ventilated new vehicles and the continuously ventilated new vehicles using the simulation program. The equation of ventilation rate of new vehicles is acquired to be able to lower initial concentrations below the standard level under different conditions for both business and personal commuting.
Keywords
interior materials; ventilation; IAQx; VOCs; HCHO; contamination of new sedans;
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