University of Wisconsin - Madison IAQ Seminars

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Diagnosing Indoor Air Quality Problems

August 2–4, 1999

Building dynamics

Indoor air contaminants: bioaerosols, VOCs

Hands-on experience

Diagnosing Indoor Air Quality Problems

August 2–4, 1999

Course Summary

This course consists of two major segments:

· building dynamics

· indoor air contaminants.

The building dynamics portion of the course will focus on methods to assess

ventilation, inter-zonal pollutant transport, and occupant comfort. The

indoor air contaminant portion of the course will cover methods to measure

volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bioaerosols, and other hazardous indoor

air contaminants including carbon monoxide and radon.

Hands-on activities throughout the course will give you experience with the

measurement and diagnostic techniques discussed. We will emphasize proper

techniques for collecting and analyzing field data.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be familiar with equipment and

techniques used to assess

· building ventilation

· occupant comfort

· VOCs

· bioaerosols

· carbon monoxide and radon

Learning Format

Diagnosing Indoor Air Quality Problems will include both classroom and

laboratory sessions. The classroom sessions will introduce IAQ diagnostic

methods and the hands-on sessions will reinforce the methods presented. The

hands-on sessions have been specifically designed to help you develop a

solid understanding of the equipment and techniques to assess

· ventilation rates and pressure relationships

· CO2 dynamics

· occupant comfort

· VOC sampling techniques

· bioaerosol sampling methods

· bulk sampling techniques

· sampling strategy design methods

· data analysis techniques

· data interpretation

Unique course feature: All VOC and microbiological data collected during the

hands-on portion

of the course will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. After the analysis

is complete, we will send you a final report.

Because the course features hands-on involvement, we will limit enrollment.

Who Will Benefit

Mechanical engineers, health professionals, industrial hygienists,

architects, occupational safety professionals, consulting engineers,

facilities engineers, building operators, insurance adjusters, risk

managers, and other technical staff involved with ensuring quality indoor

environments will find Diagnosing Indoor Air Quality Problems beneficial as

an introduction to the subject. More experienced IAQ investigators will

benefit from presentations on the latest measurement and data interpretation

techniques.

Remediating Indoor Air Quality Problems

August 5–6, 1999

Remediation strategies

Cures for sick buildings

Interactive learning format

Remediating Indoor Air Quality Problems

August 5–6, 1999

Course Summary

This course addresses techniques and methods to " cure " buildings of the most

difficult class of indoor air contaminants–biological contaminants. The

course content will extend to techniques and methods that have proven

unsuccessful in remediating contamination problems as well as those methods

that have had success.

After completing this course, you will have a better understanding of the

issues related to achieving successful remediation efforts in today's indoor

environment.

Learning Objectives

After completing Remediating Indoor Air Quality Problems, you will be

familiar with

· remediation strategy development

· effectiveness of biocides and antimicrobials

· air handling and duct remediation requirements

· how to select a restoration specialist

Learning Format

This course will present the latest in strategies and techniques to

remediate indoor air quality problems. The course will consist of

classroom-style sessions with opportunities for class interaction and

discussion on remediation techniques. The presentations will emphasize

· making a case for remediation

· remediation strategies that work vs. those that do not

· costs of remediation

Who Will Benefit

Course presentations on the latest methods and techniques to cure buildings

will assist mechanical engineers, health professionals, industrial

hygienists, architects, occupational safety professionals, consulting

engineers, facilities engineers, building operators, insurance adjusters,

risk

managers, restoration specialists, cleaning professionals and others

involved with ensuring quality indoor environments.

Course Staff:

Eugene Cole, Dr. P.H.

Associate Director

Health Research Services Division DynCorp

Durham, NC

Dane

Dr. Clean Consultants

s Point, WI

Heinsohn, Ph.D., CIH, BSP

Senior Managing Scientist

Exponent Health

Menlo Park, CA

Alfred T. Hodgson

Staff Scientist II

Indoor Environment Program

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley, CA

and Research Director

Berkeley Analytical Associates

Richmond, CA

W. Montz Jr., Ph.D.

President

Indoor Air Solutions

Pottstown, PA

T. Reindl, Ph.D., P.E.

Assistant Professor

Engineering Professional Development

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Dean T. Tompkins, Ph.D., P.E.

Research Scientist

Engineering Experiment Station

University of Wisconsin–Madison