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6034353 
Journal Article 
Air Quality in Sports Venues with Distinct Characteristics 
Alves, CA; Bate-Epey, EF; Calvo, AI; Castro, A; Evtyugina, M; Fraile, R 
2013 
78 
281 
In July 2012, an indoor/outdoor monitoring programme was undertaken in two university sports facilities: a fronton and a gymnasium. Comfort parameters (temperature, relative humidity, CO and CO2) and total volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were continuously monitored. Concentrations of NO2, carbonyl compounds and individual VOCs were obtained. Low volume samplers were used to collect particulate matter (PM10). The minimum ventilation rates stipulated for acceptable indoor air quality were observed in both sports facilities. It was found that cleaning activities may have a large influence on the VOC levels. Acrolein was one of the most abundant carbonyl compounds, showing concentrations above the recommended limit. Formaldehyde was detected at levels lower than those commonly reported for other indoor environments. The PM10 concentrations obtained during the occupancy periods ranged between 38 and 43 mu gm-3 in the fronton and from 154 to 198 mu gm-3 in the gymnasium. 
Pollution Abstracts; -Air exchange rates; carbonyls; gymnasiums; indoor air quality; Carbonyl compounds; Temperature; Indoor environments; Carbon dioxide; Pollution monitoring; Particulates; Air quality; Formaldehyde; Volatile organic compounds; Humidity; Ventilation; Indoor air pollution; P 0000:AIR POLLUTION