IAQ Soluations for Sustainable Buildings (ELECTIVE)

Course details

Course Outline
Chemical Contaminations & Remediation
in Buildings
- Volatile Organic Compounds, Pesticides,
Cleaners
- Measurement of chemical contaminants
- Pollution control and preventive strategies
- Remediation strategies
- Case Studies
Microbiologica l Conta minants &
Remediatio n in Buildings
- Chemical composition and nutritional
requirements of microorganisms;
- Types of microbes found in buildings and
their impact on health
- Growth conditions and transmission modes
- Measurement of biological contaminants
- Pollution control and preventive strategies
- Remediation strategies
- Case studies
Toxicity of Building Mat erials
- Pollutant Behavior of Building Materials
- Selecting and Specification of Building
Materials
- Installation and Maintenance Procedures
Protoco l for evaluatio n of IAQ in
Buildings Steps to an IAQ investigatio n
- Initial walkthrough
- Types of data collection
- Occupant data
- ACMV system data
- Collection of data regarding pollutant pathway
and driving forces
- Collecting information on pollutant sources
- Analysis of air for contaminants and pollutants
- Development and outcome of hypothesis
- Follow-up action
Measurement and Instrumentatio n
Practical Session
- measuring VOCs,CO2, CO, temperature /
humidity. Total bacterial and yeast & mould
will be demonstrated.
Humidity Control and Rectifying
Condensation Problems
- High Humidity and its Effect
- Common Causes of High Humidity in Tropical
Climate
- Energy Efficient Methods to Control RH Case
Studies on ImprovementsCourse Lecturers
Ms Elizabeth Lee, Divisional Director, SETSCO
Elizabeth is the Divisional Director of the Biological and Chemical Technology Division in SETSCO.
The organisation provides assessment and consultancy services in the fields of science and
engineering through testing, inspection, applied research and the application of technology for
companies from the USA, UK, UAE, China, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Australia. Elizabeth is a certified
IPEA (Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (USA), Qualified Environmental Professional.
She has been involved in numerous SBS and IAQ investigations in buildings ranging from medical
facilities to commercial and residential buildings, factories and public transport facilities.
Mr Choong Chow Neng, General Manager, G-Energy Pte Ltd
Chow Neng graduated from University of Arizon State University in Mechanical Engineering and has
been in the HVAC and related industries for more than 10 years. He is deeply involved in identifying
potential areas in energy savings within buildings in various industry and countries in Southeast Asia,
conducting preliminary study through spot measurement, comprehensive data acquisition through
instrumentation logging, airconditioning load profile/operation, electrical bill analysis and estimation in
return on investment. He is an Accredited Key Qualified Personnel by Energy Sustainability Unit of NUS.CPD Points
PEB - Pending
BOA-SIA - Pending