Semi-volatile organic compounds, SVOCs, indoor pollutants
Engineering | Mechanical Engineering
Semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) are an important class of indoor pollutants that are of great health concern. However, they have not received much attention within the ASHRAE community. This column provides an overview of the sources, sinks, transport mechanisms, and potential health effects, and discusses how HVAC systems may affect occupants’ exposure to SVOCs.
Xu, Y. and J.S. Zhang. 2011. "Understanding SVOCs." ASHRAE Journal 53(12):121-125.