Hi all,
I am doing an undergraduate senior project for my major requirement in my University. My partner and I are planning to monitor the levels of C02 in dorm rooms on campus. More specifically, there are dorms that do not have central air and these dorm rooms tend to get "stuffy" in the heating season. We are out to discover if there is possibly a build up of unhealthy C02 levels in these rooms. As you can imagine, I have many questions as to how to go about this in the right way. Where in these rooms should we place the sensors? Should we also measure outdoor levels? Any tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Kathryn West
LEED AP BD+C, O+M, Green Globes ProfessionalJLL
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October 1, 2013 - 10:33 am
It'd be helpful to read ASHRAE 62.1
LEED says to measure in the breathing zone 3'-6' above the floor (around where light switches are located is ~48") I think ASHRAE 62.1 says the breathing zone is 3" - 6' above the floor. The best measurement location may depend on the type of air distribution system (ceiling supply vs under floor air distribution) I am not sure, I'm not a mechanical engineer, maybe someone can chime in.
Yes it would be a good idea to measure outside CO2 concentrations. It will give you a better understanding of what's going on, especially if you're near any industrial area or highway.