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Reduction of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles by Kitchen Exhaust Fans of Varying Flow Rates

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Author(s)

Dong H. Rim, Andrew K. Persily, Lance L. Wallace

Abstract

This study has investigated the effect of a kitchen exhaust hood on the reduction of exposure to ultrafine particles (UFP) from a gas stove. Size-resolved UFP ranging from 2 nm to 100 nm were monitored in a manufactured test house (volume of 340 m3), using a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS). The flow rate of the range hood exhaust fan was varied from 100 m3/h to 370 m3/h. The majority of particles released from the gas stove were smaller than 14 nm. The effectiveness of the range hood for removing particles varies with the range hood flow rate, particle size and burner position. Higher particle removal efficiency for the gas stove was achieved with higher range hood flow rate and larger particles.
Proceedings Title
The 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate- International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
Conference Dates
June 5-10, 2011
Conference Location
Austin, TX
Conference Title
Indoor Air 2011
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

Ultrafine particles, Gas burner, Kitchen exhaust hood, Occupant Exposure, Particle removal efficiency
Buildings and Construction, Indoor air quality and Fire

Citation

Rim, D. , Persily, A. and Wallace, L. (2011), Reduction of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles by Kitchen Exhaust Fans of Varying Flow Rates, The 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate- International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Austin, TX, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=907768 (Accessed October 10, 2025)

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Created August 30, 2011, Updated February 19, 2017
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