Our previous article discussed sick building syndromes (SBS) and the necessity of regulating and monitoring the air quality we breathe to improve our lives and productivity. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, housing developers, residents, and employers are becoming more concerned about safety and wellbeing. As a result of the pandemic, stricter procedures for preventing and protecting against virus exposure have been implemented, including ventilation, disinfection, and indoor air quality monitoring.
COVID-19 AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY
People have been spending more time indoors since the COVID-19 virus outbreak, in homes or buildings where the concentrations of various pollutants can be two to five times higher than average outdoor concentrations. Furthermore, office building products and materials emit carbon monoxide, particulate matter, ozone, and various organic chemicals that are hazardous to human health. Understanding and controlling building airflow can help to improve the quality of the air we breathe while also lowering the risk of indoor health problems, such as preventing the virus that causes COVID-19 from spreading indoors.
CONVENTIONAL INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
Indoor air quality assessment has been around long before the COVID-19 outbreak. While the method is beneficial for determining air quality in a closed space, it has several disadvantages. The traditional way of testing indoor air quality only provides the most recent result of air quality—the air quality changes depending on the time, humidity level, and other factors. Furthermore, depending on the size of the buildings and the number of checkpoints to be covered, it will take longer to cover the entire enclosed space. This assessment’s results will also take a longer time to complete.
ENVIRO INTELiAQ
The first step in tackling the issue is utilising ENVIRO INTELiAQ to evaluate air quality levels in our homes or offices. The uHoo-powered Enviro InteliAQ System is a remarkable feat of engineering that manages to put nine air quality sensors into a compact device. The uHoo Virus IndexTM is a real-time risk assessment of the coronavirus surviving and transmittable in the air based on Al-powered insights.
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ENVIRO INTELiAQ Pro
In addition to the ENVIRO INTELiAQ, ENVIRO Group is pleased to introduce the ENVIRO INTELiAQ Pro, a more advanced air quality monitoring system that complements the ENVIRO INTELiAQ. The ENVIRO INTELiAQ Pro can detect up to thirteen air quality parameters with the options to upgrade and measure up to 15 parameters, including nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen sulphide, and ammonia.
· Relative Humidity
· Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
· Chemicals (VOCs)
· Carbon Monoxide (co)
· Dust Particles (PM10)
· Dust Particles (PM4)
· Dust Particles (PM2.5)
· Dust Particles (PM1.0)
· Formaldehyde
· Air Pressure
· Light
· Sound
In addition to the extra parameters measured by the ENVIRO INTELiAQ Pro, this device displays the Virus Index, Discomfort Index, Productivity Index, Energy Index, Mould Index, Sustainability Index, and Health & Safety Index. The pump function distinguishes the INTELiAQ Pro from the ENVIRO INTELiAQ. Instead of only sensing air quality, this pump can absorb microscopic particles that decrease the indoor air quality.
INTELiAQ takes 24-hour readings by adapting to and relying on the current state of indoor air quality. Users can monitor the air quality using their mobile phones at any time. Both the INTELiAQ and INTELiAQ Pro devices are small and easy to navigate from one room to another, making it easier to determine which point of the enclosed space has poor air quality and take the necessary steps to solve this problem.
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InteliAQ gives users complete control…
In the aftermath of the outbreak, using technology to monitor air quality will be critical. The most crucial factor is not only preventing the spread of viruses such as COVID-19; the world has transformed indefinitely, and it has become necessary to control indoor air quality to ensure your health and wellbeing. InteliAQ uses cutting-edge technology to help you make better decisions and improve your overall wellbeing. InteliAQ not only tells you what’s wrong but also demonstrates how to fix it. It detects contaminants and provides real-time data on parameters related to poor air quality. InteliAQ gives users complete control over the quality and health of their indoor air, allowing them to breathe freely and live life.
