@inproceedings{32200,
  keywords = {PM2.5, Controls, IAQ, Sensors, Laboratory testing},
  author = {Iain S Walker and William W Delp and Brett C Singer},
  title = {Are low-cost sensors good enough for IAQ controls?},
  abstract = {<p>Over the past few years there have been advances in sensing of some pollutants, primarily particles, that might lead to ventilation controls based on direct sensing of pollutants {\textendash} particularly those relating to health. In this study we evaluated low-cost (about $200 US) IAQ monitors that measured PM2.5 - the most important health-related pollutant in indoor air. Controlled laboratory tests were carried out with known sources of particles (cooking, cleaning, candles, cigarettes) and by comparing the IAQ monitors response to research-grade and reference measurement methods.\&nbsp; The results show a wide range of performance with the better IAQ monitors able to detect most particle sources/events and the worst ones detecting almost none. The best devices perform well enough to reliably operate a ventilation or filtration system but do not always report the correct magnitude of PM2.5 so there are restrictions on their use for calculating health effects.</p>},
  year = {2018},
  booktitle = {39th AIVC Conference},
  journal = {39th AIVC Conference},
  series = {39th AIVC Conference},
  language = {eng},
}