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Advanced Technology for Economical Dehumidification to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Abstract
High humidity can have a detrimental effect on
many aspects of indoor environments. Building
materials, books, and records deteriorate more
rapidly in humidity levels above 60% due to biodegradation.
High humidity increases electrical
costs by reducing the temperature required for
occupant comfort. Fungal growth in humidities
above 70% can have many detrimental health
effects, depending on the particular species
encountered [5,1]. In fact, high humidity is
often an underlying cause of many air quality
disorders that result in indoor air quality (IAQ)
problems.
Citation
Beckwith, W. R. (1996). Advanced Technology for Economical Dehumidification to Improve Indoor Air Quality. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6680.