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| Fig. 1 - CO concentration measured inside a 2,332 cu. ft. bathroom with a 5 hp. concrete saw operating (doors open, cooling fan and ventilation running). | Fig. 2 - Calculated CO concentration generated by a 5 hp., 4 cycle gasoline powered engine operating in a 1,000 cu. ft. room, having various air changes per hour (ACH). |
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| Fig. 3 - Calculated CO concentration generated by a 5 hp., 4 cycle gasoline powered engine operating in a 10,000 cu. ft. room, having various ACH. | Fig. 4 - Calculated CO concentration generated by a 5 hp., 4 cycle gasoline powered engine operating in a 100,000 cu. ft. room, having various ACH. |
Ref. Earnest, G.S., et al. (1997) Carbon monoxide poisonings from small, gasoline-powered, internal combustion engines: Just what is a "well-ventilated area"? Am. Industr. Hyg. Assoc. J., 58, 787-791.