Some features of air pollution monitoring as a component of the microclimate of the premises

Abstract

The quality of living space largely depends on the quality of indoor air. The physical and chemical properties of the air people breathe can affect their health and comfort. Indoor air pollution in residential and workplace environments can occur due to various activities of occupants or employees, such as cooking, smoking, and using electronic devices, as well as emissions of pollutants from building materials and the use of certain products. Pollutants that can be present indoors include carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, aerosols, biological contaminants, and more. To effectively monitor the quality of atmospheric air, it is necessary to determine the main sources of air pollution, which is the purpose of this study. Naturally, the quality of indoor air cannot be clearly separated from the ambient air quality. The first factor affecting the microclimate is the level of air pollution near the building. Air from the street enters the room through windows, doors, or the building's ventilation system. If the state of the surrounding environment is unfavorable, the concentration of harmful substances indoors may also exceed the norm. However, indoor sources of air pollution in any building can have a much greater impact on the health and comfort of the people inside it. Materials used in construction, such as concrete or mineral insulation, may contain ammonia, formaldehyde, and other substances that are released from building structures over time and deteriorate indoor air quality. Ensuring control and monitoring of indoor air quality is an extremely important task. This includes measuring concentrations of pollutants and identifying their sources. It is also important to adhere to standards and recommendations developed by health and environmental organizations to ensure safety and comfort indoors. To reduce indoor air pollution, various measures can be implemented, such as selecting appropriate building materials, and ventilation, installing purification systems, controlling sources of pollution, and limiting the impact of human activity. Keywords: air pollution, microclimate parameters, air quality monitoring, harmful substances.