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  • Title: Indoor air pollution by different heating systems: coal burning, open fireplace and central heating.
    Author: Moriske HJ, Drews M, Ebert G, Menk G, Scheller C, Schöndube M, Konieczny L.
    Journal: Toxicol Lett; 1996 Nov; 88(1-3):349-54. PubMed ID: 8920759.
    Abstract:
    Investigations of indoor air pollution by different heating systems in private homes are described. Sixteen homes, 7 with coal burning, 1 with open fireplace (wood burning) and 8 with central heating have been investigated. We measured the concentrations of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sedimented dust in indoor air, of total suspended particulates, heavy metals and of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in indoor and outdoor air. Measurements were taken during winter (heating period) and during summer (non-heating period). Generally, we found higher indoor air pollution in homes with coal burning and open fireplace than in homes with central heating. Especially, the concentrations of carbon monoxide, sedimented dust and of some heavy metals were higher. In one case, we found also high indoor air pollution in a home with central heating. This apartment is on the ground floor of a block of flats, and the central heating system in the basement showed a malfunctioning of the exhaust system.
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