Publications Related to TC 2.3
Christopher Muller, Prabjit Singh, G. Henry White, and Paul Finch, “Solving Air Contaminant Problems in Data Centers: RoHS-Compliant products exacerbate the problem,” The Uptime Institute Journal, May 2014, Vol. 3: 24-33.
Joy LePree with Chris Muller, et al., “Better Filtration for the Bottom Line: Advanced filtration methods reduce costs and increase productivity,” Chemical Engineering Magazine, 2014, 20(5): 22-28
Chris Muller, “The Role of Filtration and Air Cleaning in Sustaining Acceptable IAQ through Ventilation Replacement,” Proceedings of American Filtration & Separations Society 2016 Fall Conference, October 24-25, 2016, San Diego, California.
Chris Muller, “Prestigious College-Preparatory School Achieves Sustainability Goals and LEED Certification Using the IAQ Procedure from Standard 62.1,” Seminar 45, ASHRAE 2017 Winter Conference, January 2017, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Chris Muller, “Clearing the Air: Advances in Gas-Phase Air Filtration Technology, Standards, and Applications,” NAFA 2017 Technical Seminar, April 4-6, 2017, Louisville, Kentucky.
Chris Muller and Qingli Yu, “Chemical Filtration for Fresh Air Units: A Necessary Requirement for IAQ and Health in Urban Environments,” Proceedings of ISHVAC 2017 – the 10th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, October 19-22, 2017, Jinan, China.
Chris Muller, "Passive Chemical Filtration for Museum Microenvironments," Papyrus, Winter 2017-2018, 18(3): 35-37.
Chris Muller, “Developments in the Application and Use of Combination Particulate/Chemical Filters for IAQ and Energy Savings,” Seminar 64, ASHRAE 2018 Winter Conference, January 20-24, 2018, Chicago, Illinois.
Paul Finch and Chris Muller, “Dealing with Airborne Contamination,” DataCenterDynamics, accessed February 13, 2018,
Chris Muller, Richard McElligott, Neil Glover, David Bennett, and Peter Fish, “Does Control of Indoor CO2 Levels Negatively Impact IAQ?,” Proceedings of Filtech 2018, March 13-15, 2018, Cologne, Germany.
Chris Muller and Chris Moon, “Combination Filters for IAQ and Energy Savings,” Proceedings of AFS FiltCon 2018, April 23-25, 2018, Mystic Lake Conference Center, Prior Lake, MN.
Christopher O. Muller, Henry Yu, and Ni Junming, "Indoor Air quality in a Rare Book Library: Preservation vs. Health," Papyrus, Winter 2018-2019, 19(3): 31-35.
Chris Muller, “Beyond Ozone: Cleaning Outdoor Air for Improved Indoor Air Quality,” EM Plus, Q4 2018, pp. 7-10.
Chris Muller, “Controlling Outdoor and Indoor Chemical Contaminants Using Adsorbents and Chemisorbents,” Seminar 2, ASHRAE 2021 Virtual Winter Conference, February 9, 2021.
Chris Muller, “Beyond Ozone: Cleaning Outdoor Air for IAQ,” Seminar 14, ASHRAE 2021 Virtual Annual Conference, June 29, 2021.
Chris Muller, Distinguished Lecturer presentation - “An Evaluation of Filtration and Air Cleaning Equipment Performance in Existing Installations with Regard to Acceptable IAQ Attainment,” ASHRAE Atlanta Chapter meeting, February 14, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia.
Chris Muller, “Gas-Phase Media Properties: What’s Important and Why?” Proceedings of FiltCon 2023, May 1-3, 2023, Galt House Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky.
Chris Muller, “Is It Time to Change My Media?” Proceedings of FiltCon 2023, May 1-3, 2023, Galt House Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky.
Chris Muller, Distinguished Lecturer presentation - “Applying the IAQ Procedure of ASHRAE Standard 62.1 at K-12 Educational Facilities,” Proceedings of International Summit on Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Student Living Spaces, hosted by ASHRAE Turkish Chapter, September 19-21, 2023, Patalya Thermal Resort Hotel, Kızılcahamam, Ankara, Türkiye.
Chris Muller, Distinguished Lecturer presentation - “Practical Applications of Energy Conservation with ASHRAE Standard 62.1,” ASHRAE Pittsburgh Chapter meeting, November 14, 2023, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Chris Muller, Distinguished Lecturer presentation - “Does Indoor Control of CO2 Levels Negatively Impact IAQ?” ASHRAE Johnstown Chapter meeting, November 14, 2023, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Abstract for ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook Chapter 11 Air Contaminants
Chapter 11, Air Contaminants, appears in the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook. Its intent is to help engineers understand air contaminants, both particulate and gaseous, and to provide information to help them deal with problems related to contaminant presence in buildings. The chapter contains mainly educational material.
The section on particles covers types, size ranges, units and measurement methods. It also deals with bioaerosols (mainly molds and bacteria).
The gaseous contaminant section includes basic information on chemical classes, properties such as volatility, sources, units, and measurement methods. Special attention is paid to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and important gaseous inorganic pollutants.
The chapter also addresses classes of contaminants that have some common characteristics such as a source or regulatory framework. These include outdoor air contaminants, industrial and non-industrial indoor air contaminants, flammable gases and vapors, combustible dusts, radioactive air contaminants, and soil gases.
Abstract for ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook Chapter 46 Control of Gaseous Indoor Air Contaminants
Chapter 46, Control of Gaseous Indoor Air Contaminants, appears in the ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook. Its intent is both to help engineers to understand the processes that remove gaseous contaminants from air and to provide information that enables engineers to design and specify gaseous contaminant air cleaners for HVAC systems.
The principal gas removal processes, physical adsorption and chemisorption, are characterized and their terminology explained. Sample source emission data is shown with advice on using it to predict contaminant concentrations in buildings. Information is given on selecting the removal processes appropriate for different contaminant types and occupied spaces and on sizing duct-mounted gaseous air cleaners.
The chapter also covers air-cleaning system design, installation, start-up, commissioning, safety issues, operations and maintenance, and methods of test for efficiency and service life.
