TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR OPTIMISING AIR QUALITY IN INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Project Information
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| Project URL | View |
| Relevance to Implications | Substantial |
| Class of Nanomaterial | Generic |
| Impact Sector | Human Health |
| Broad Research Categories |
Exposure Characterization Risk Assessment Risk Management |
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Funding Information
| Country | Greece |
| Anticipated Total Funding | $1,126,414.00 |
| Annual Funding | $281,603.50 |
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| Start Year | 2003 |
| Anticipated End Year | 2007 |
Abstract/Summary
CHARACTERISATION OF AIR QUALITY IN INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS – MECHANISMS CONTROLLING THE INDOOR/OUTDOOR PARTICULATE MATTER CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THEIR EFFECTS TO HUMAN EXPOSURE
The objective of the project is to characterize the particulate matter (PM) chemical composition/size distribution in selected industrial facilities, their impact on actual human exposure, as well as associated possible biological effects. The participating industrial partner is a leading chemical industry in Greece in the sector of detergent and cosmetics manufacturing. The industrial processes for detergent powder manufacturing lead to high emissions of particles and particles precursors at several areas within the plant (conveyor belts, raw material handling, powder packaging etc.). Improving air quality conditions in industry has a direct positive effect on productivity and, hence, the competitiveness of the company. Cleaner air conditions within an industrial complex motivate strongly the workers and at the same time reduce absenteeism due to sick leaves.
