Appraisal of the Regulations Governing the Use of Gas-Powered Domestic Appliances Having Consideration of NOx Emissions

Abstract

Domestic gas apparatus generate oxides of nitrogen (NO_x), which have been classed in recent years as problem products in the context of indoor air quality (IAQ). These, together with carbon monoxide which may also be present in the products of gas combustion, mean that the formulation of regulations for health protection presents complex problems. The present work shows the importance of this matter and presents interesting case studies taken from the Basque Country and our area of influence. It also makes specific recommenda tions as to how existing regulations should be changed.

Keywords

Wall-mounted combination boilers Top burners LPG Nitrogen oxides Ventilation

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