Advanced airflow distribution methods for reducing exposure of indoor pollution

Guangyu Cao, Peter Vilhelm Nielsen, Arsen Melikov, Risto Kosonen

Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceedingArticle in proceedingResearchpeer-review

Abstract

The adverse effect of various indoor pollutants on occupants’ health have been recognized. In public spaces flu viruses may spread from person to person by airflow generated by various traditional ventilation methods, like natural ventilation and mixing ventilation (MV Personalized ventilation (PV) supplies clean air close to the occupant and directly into the breathing zone. Studies show that it improves the inhaled air quality and reduces the risk of airborne cross-infection in comparison with total volume (TV) ventilation. However, it is still challenging for PV and other advanced air distribution methods to reduce the exposure to gaseous and particulate pollutants under disturbed conditions and to ensure thermal comfort at the same time. The objective of this study is to analyse the performance of different advanced airflow distribution methods for protection of occupants from exposure to indoor pollutants.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication 38th AIVC Conference "Ventilating healthy low-energy buildings"
Number of pages6
PublisherAIVC
Publication date2017
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event 38th AIVC Conference "Ventilating healthy low-energy buildings" - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 13 Sept 201714 Sept 2017
Conference number: 38

Conference

Conference 38th AIVC Conference "Ventilating healthy low-energy buildings"
Number38
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNottingham
Period13/09/201714/09/2017

Keywords

  • Advanced airflow distribution
  • Personal exposure
  • Indoor pollution
  • Ventilation
  • Indoor air quality

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Advanced airflow distribution methods for reducing exposure of indoor pollution'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this