{"id":723,"date":"2021-04-22T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/?p=723"},"modified":"2021-04-19T16:14:53","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T21:14:53","slug":"carbon-dioxide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/carbon-dioxide\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbon Dioxide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why Measure It?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring gas which acts as the primary source of carbon in life on Earth. It is
also a primary greenhouse gas; carbon dioxide absorbs and emits infrared radiation causing warming of the Earth\u2019s
surface and lower atmosphere. Indoors, elevated levels of CO2 can lead to drowsiness, headaches as well as a
reduction in productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where does it come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the carbon cycle, carbon is released into the atmosphere from various sources and absorbed again in natural
sinks (reservoirs). Humans and plants give off carbon dioxide through respiration, making them a source of CO2.
Plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis, making them a sink. The ocean acts both as a source and a sink, releasing
CO2 and absorbing it through natural processes. Volcanic eruptions act as a natural source of CO2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial Sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the industrial revolution there has been a significant increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide due to human
activity. The main sources of CO2 gas include electricity generation, transportation, and industrial processes which all
involve combustion of fossil fuels. The increase in atmospheric CO2 has been shown to cause changes in the global
environment including climate change and ocean acidification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indoor Sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People are the main source of carbon dioxide emissions in indoor environments due to CO2 being the main gas
emitted during respiration. The higher the number of occupants in a building space, the higher the concentration
of CO2. Most heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems re-circulate indoor air leading to increasing
CO2 concentrations. It is therefore important to measure indoor CO2 to ensure healthy levels are maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How We Measure It<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More information on the Aeroqual Gas Detection Monitors can be found on Gas Sensing website<\/a>, using the links below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series 200<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series 300<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series 500<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aeroqual Sensors<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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