VDI 4251 Blatt 3-2015
Measurement of airborne microorganisms and viruses in ambient air - Plant-related dispersion modelling for bioaerosols

Standard No.

VDI 4251 Blatt 3-2015

Release Date

2015

Published By

Association of German Mechanical Engineers

Latest

VDI 4251 Blatt 3-2015

Replace

VDI 4251 Blatt 3-2013

Scope

"In addition to measurements, bioaerosol immissions can also be assessed by means of dispersion modelling. Dispersion modelling is an important tool, especially for longer observation periods and forecasts. This standard describes a standard method for the practical performance of dispersion modelling for bioaerosols emitting from one or multiple emission sources of a plant. The standard bases on the requirements specified in Annex 3 of TA Luft and on the recommendations for performance and quality assurance of dispersion modelling given in standard VDI 3783 Part 13. The standard can be used within the framework of licensing procedures, measurement plannings and other scientific questions dealing with the dispersion of bioaerosols."

VDI 4251 Blatt 3-2015 Referenced Document

• DIN EN 13098:2001 Workplace atmospheres - Guidelines for measurement of airborne microorganisms and endotoxin; German version EN 13098:2000
• DIN ISO 16000-17:2010 Indoor air - Part 17: Detection and enumeration of moulds - Culture-based method (ISO 16000-17:2008)
• VDI 1000-2010 VDI Guideline Work - Principles and procedures
• VDI 2066 Blatt 1-2006 Particulate matter measurement - Dust measurement in flowing gases - Gravimetric determination of dust load
• VDI 3782 Blatt 1-2009 Environmental meteorology - Atmospheric dispersion models - Gaussain plume model for the determination of ambient air characteristics
• VDI 3782 Blatt 3-1985 Dispersion of air pollutants in the atmosphere; determination of plume rise
• VDI 3782 Blatt 5-2006 Environmental meteorology - Atmospheric dispersion models - Deposition parameters
• VDI 3783 Blatt 13-2010 Environmental meteorology - Quality control concerning air quality forecast - Plant-related pollution control - Dispersion calculation according to TA Luft
• VDI 3783 Blatt 8-2002 Environmental meteorology - Turbulence parameters for dispersion models supported by measurement data
• VDI 3784 Blatt 2-1990 Environmental meteorology; dispersion modelling for the discharge of flue gas via cooling towers
• VDI 3945 Blatt 3-2000 Environmental meteorology - Atmospheric dispersion models - Particle model
• VDI 4250 Blatt 1-2014 Bioaerosols and biological agents - Risk assessment of source-related ambient air measurements in the scope of environmental health - Effects of bioaerosol pollution on human health

VDI 4251 Blatt 3-2015 history

• 2015 VDI 4251 Blatt 3-2015 Measurement of airborne microorganisms and viruses in ambient air - Plant-related dispersion modelling for bioaerosols
• 2013 VDI 4251 Blatt 3-2013 Erfassen luftgetragener Mikroorganismen und Viren in der Aussenluft - Anlagenbezogene Ausbreitungsmodellierung von Bioaerosolen