perceived air quality (PAQ)

[ISO 16814:2008, 3.33]:quality of the air perceived by the occupants and expressed by the percentage of persons that perceive the air quality as unacceptable (percent dissatisfied).

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permissible range

[EN 12792:2003, 287]:range of a physical quantity that satisfies the different parameters for each of the categories of the specified environment.

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piston flow

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:Also known as plug flow, and displacement flow, and is regarded as the most efficient form of ventilation. The ventilation air acts as a piston, which pushes the “old” air in the room in Continue reading →