Major air pollutants in Parking Spaces
Enclosed car parks can give off a variety of air pollutants. Examples are carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM2.5 & PM10). All of these are bad for people's health.
PM2.5 & PM10
PM builds up in underground car parks with poor ventilation. The particles can't disperse.
CO
Vehicle exhaust is the likely source. Petrol-powered equipment and generators used on site add to it.
VOC
Petrol and diesel exhaust, as well as fumes from building materials, cleaning agents and the like.
SOx
Vehicles burning petrol and other fuels can give off a mix of toxins, including SOx.
NOx
When fuel burns at high temperatures inside a running engine, NOx can be released.
VOCs
VOCs from vehicle exhaust can add to the build-up of ground-level ozone.
SOx
Changing over to alternative fuels can reduce SOx emissions.
NOx
Simple driving habits can cut NOx emissions. Go easy on the accelerator and keep a steady speed.
PM2.5 & PM10
Poor airflow in underground car parks leaves particles hanging around. PM readings go up.
CO
Exhaust fumes give off CO gas. So do petrol engines in equipment and standby generators on site.
Health Effects
Car parks add to air pollution in a few ways: exhaust from cars, plus dust and debris from unsealed surfaces. All of this affects the health and wellbeing of nearby communities.
Pollution gathers on every storey
Pollution spreads out to surrounding areas
Almost no natural air circulation
Air quality Solutions
Prana Air's monitoring and air purifying solutions back up green infrastructure, better ventilation, eco-friendly materials and sustainable transport choices. Put together, they can cut air pollution in urban areas. They also improve people's health and support sustainability.
Easy Data Accessibility
Easy access to accurate air quality data for car parks lets stakeholders make informed decisions. That helps them limit their impact on public health and the environment. It also supports sustainable urban development.
Air quality monitors are set up at spots across the car park
The monitor links up via Wifi, GSM or RS-485
Data gets stored in AQI Cloud Storage.
You can check the data remotely via AQI mobile, tablet or web-dashboard apps.
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Our customised dashboard displays or analyses data on LCD panels or through the apps. Open the AQI mobile app to see the air quality in and around the car park.
Smart TV Dashboard App
Customised Web/Tablet App
AQI Mobile AppFrequently Asked Questions
About air quality solutions for car parks. Got a question? We're here to help.
- Bad air in a car park can be harmful to drivers, pedestrians and the people living nearby. On top of that, it adds to environmental pollution. It can feed into climate change as well.
- The main sources of air pollution in a car park are exhaust fumes from vehicles. Dust and particulate matter shed by tyres and brakes add to the mix.
- Being exposed to poor air in a car park can bring on breathing problems, eye irritation, headaches and other health issues. Over time, prolonged exposure may also raise the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
- There are a few ways to improve car park air quality. Promote low-emission vehicles and bring in green infrastructure like trees and plants. Keep a constant watch on air quality, install air filtration systems and improve the ventilation.
- Air quality monitoring solutions for a car park can include sensor-based systems such as Prana Air monitors. Real-time data analytics and AQI mobile apps keep users informed about the air quality around them.
- The data collected in car parks can be used to look at how air pollution impacts human health and the environment. It can also feed into public policy and regulatory decisions about air quality.
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