Assessment of Pollutant Emissions from Dry-Process Photocopiers

Brown, Stephen K.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0668.1999.00005.x

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“…Particles were also continuously monitored using a PM 10 aerosol monitor (Brown 1999;Lee et al 2001), or integrated by collection on preconditioned filters (Ecma, 2006). Particle counts are collected using either optical particle counters or condensation particle counters and size resolution is determined with scanning mobility particle scanners (Seeger et al 2006Uhde et al, 2006).…”

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“…Particles were also continuously monitored using a PM 10 aerosol monitor (Brown 1999;Lee et al 2001), or integrated by collection on preconditioned filters (Ecma, 2006).…”

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“…Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) were typically collected on sorbent tubes filled with Tenax-TA® (Leovic et al 1998;Nakagawa et al 2003) or with Tenax-TA in combination with other sorbent material such as Ambersorb and charcoal (Brown 1999). …”

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“…In all cases, VOCs were identified and quantified by GC/MS. Volatile carbonyls were collected in DNPH-coated silica cartridges (Leovic et al 1998;Nakagawa et al 2003) or by direct absorption in an aqueous solutions with further derivatization (Brown 1999). …”

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Indoor pollutants emitted by office equipment: A review of reported data and information needs

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Maddalena

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There is concern that potentially harmful pollutants may be emitted from office equipment. Although office equipment has been a focal point for governmental efforts to promote energy efficiency through programs such as the US EPA's Energy Star, little is known about the relationship between office equipment use and indoor air quality, and information on pollutant emissions is sparse. In this review, we summarize available information on emission rates and/or ambient concentrations of various pollutants that are related to office equipment use. Experimental methods used in the characterization of emissions are briefly described. The office equipment evaluated in this review includes computers (desktops and notebooks), printers (laser, ink-jet and all-in-one machines) and photocopy machines. Reported emission rates of the following pollutant groups are summarized: volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), ozone, particulate matter and several semivolatile organic chemicals (SVOCs). The latter include phthalate esters, brominated flame retardants, organophosphate flame retardants and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). We also review studies reporting airborne concentrations in indoor environments where office equipment was present and thought to be a significant contributor to the total pollutant burden (offices, residences, schools, electronics recycling plants). For certain pollutants, such as organophosphate flame retardants, the link between emission by office equipment and indoor air concentrations is relatively well established. However, indoor VOCs, ozone, PAHs and phthalate esters can originate from a variety of sources, and their source apportionment is less straightforward. This literature review identifies substances of toxicological significance, with the purpose of serving as a guide to evaluate their potential importance with respect to human exposures. Submitted to Atmos. Environ. IntroductionThe last few decades have seen major changes in the work environment. , 2001). In addition, the use of notebook computers spanning both work and non-work environments is on the rise.There is concern that potentially harmful pollutants may be emitted from office equipment. As summarized below, office equipment has been found to be a source of ozone, particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs). Among the chemicals emitted by office equipment are VOCs and SVOCs that have been associated with occupational symptoms such as eye, nose or throat irritation, headache and fatigue (Mendell et al. 2002;Wolkoff et al. 2006).The widespread and growing use of office equipment by a large fraction of the population in their workplaces, homes, and schools and the incomplete and fragmented evidence of this equipment as a source of health-relevant indoor air pollutants provide compelling arguments for a systematic evaluation of pollutant emissions. Since distributed desktop computers and associated displays are in close proximity to people, research on pollutant emissions from off...

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“…Particles were also continuously monitored using a PM 10 aerosol monitor (Brown 1999;Lee et al 2001), or integrated by collection on preconditioned filters (Ecma, 2006).…”

Section: Analytes and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Analytes and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Analytes and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Indoor pollutants emitted by office equipment: A review of reported data and information needs

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“…Based on the result from Brown et al (1999), there are different results for contaminated indoor air when the number of printer use is different. From the recent reports, it has been identified and measured that the emissions of ultrafine particle were exist during operation of laser printers [4,15] and copiers [16].…”

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Assessment of indoor air quality in comparison using air conditioning and fan system in printing premise

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Abstract. Printers contribute to various emissions consist with chemical contaminants. High concentration of the particulate matter can cause serious health problems. This study focuses on the indoor air quality in printing premise unit in Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia. Field testing involving air sampling methods were taken from 900 hours to 1600 hours, for every 30 minutes using physical measurement which is Multi-Channel Air Quality Monitor (YESAIR), E-Sampler and Ozone Meter. Air sampling was recorded based on one sampling point and most suitable point for production. A comparison based on different ventilation using fan and air-conditioning were also taken and results is being compared based on OSHA and NIOSH standards. Besides that, the statistical analysis is being conducted in order to predict the effect on number of printers. From the result, the O3 concentrations show, 10% reduced for printing premise using fan ventilation compared to air-conditioning but remain the same value for PM2.5. The concentration of O3 increased when the number of printers decreased, while the concentration of PM2.5 increased the increase of printers number. Overall, the use of fan in printing premise is more suggested since the level is slightly lower than the printing premise using air-conditioning.

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Emission of VOCs and SVOCs from Electronic Devices and Office Equipment

Schripp

Wensing

2009

Organic Indoor Air Pollutants

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Assessment of Pollutant Emissions from Dry-Process Photocopiers

Cited by 66 publications

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Indoor pollutants emitted by office equipment: A review of reported data and information needs

Indoor pollutants emitted by office equipment: A review of reported data and information needs

Assessment of indoor air quality in comparison using air conditioning and fan system in printing premise

Emission of VOCs and SVOCs from Electronic Devices and Office Equipment

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