"Maintaining healthy indoor air is crucial for a high quality of life, fostering a more pleasant and productive work environment without the constant need to open windows or clean air. Both air conditioning and ventilation play integral roles in enhancing indoor air quality. Ventilation involves replacing used and ""dirty"" interior air with fresh, oxygen-rich air, facilitating easier breathing for occupants. Additionally, ventilation contributes to the structural integrity of a building or facility.
What is the purpose of having air ventilation performance testing?
The objectives of the test are:
ASHRAE 170 Standard
"To test the performance of the ventilation system for critical areas in accordance to the ASHRAE 170 Standard on Ventilation of Health Care Facilities (ASHRAE 170)"
How Do We Do
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you need to do air ventilation performance testing?
To verify the volumetric rate(s)
To check the performance of the system
To meet Standard regulatory requirements
To obtain information and compare data
What is air ventilation performance testing?
Air ventilation performance testing is a test that is put on to monitor the ventilation optimum performance whether it is running on its efficiency or the performance addresses the needs of having it to be serviced.
Who is responsible for air ventilation performance testing?
Air ventilation performance testing responsibility is depending on how the organization in the facilities work. Normally, Facility Manager or Building Manager is appointed by the organization to be in charge of the building maintenance including on how the tools and equipment work, assuring all the system and operations are operating at its optimal efficiency.
Does air ventilation performance testing really link to health risk?
Yes. In order to ensure indoor air quality inside the facilities are in good condition, all the systems are linked to each other, where one functionality affects each other. If air ventilation performance is not maintained well, the probability of humidity reading inside the facilities differs in certain areas, leading to unbalanced air distribution, which in most cases, encourages mold development.
