Measurement of Air Quality
Why is good air quality so important?
Whether you feel comfortable in your own home, falls or stands with the indoor climate. A big part of the indoor climate is the air quality. The air quality is determined by draft, moisture, temperature, the use of solvents and much more. If the air quality is not in order, you may experience:
- Oxygen deficiency
- Complaints due to too dry air
- An unpleasant indoor climate
- A constant flu-like feeling
- Odour and odour nuisance
- Tightness
- Concentration problems
Can you measure air quality yourself?
If you want to measure the air quality yourself, you can do various things. Before you start and purchase equipment, it is advisable to ask yourself what you would like to measure. Which substance do you want to measure, what should the quality of the measurements be and how do you view the results? Measuring all substances in the air itself is virtually impossible.
For measuring the air quality yourself, you can, for example, look at nitrogen dioxide, ozone and a part of particulate matter. For this, sensors are for sale. When using particulate matter, keep in mind that these are extremely small particles and that part of them is too small to register.
If you want to measure soot, you can purchase sensors and measuring devices. In the latter case you will have to replace a filter almost daily. There are also devices for measuring ozone, humidity and temperature or even a device that can carry out multiple measurements at the same time.
Where do you measure the air quality?
If you get started with measuring air quality yourself, then you have to think about where you can best measure. If you measure near the window, the result may differ from when you measure elsewhere. In addition, you must also take into account that the concentration of pollutants may change and depends on:
- The place
- The time of day
- The distance to the source
- The amount of emissions from the source
