In the era of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), inappropriate indoor ventilation may
turn out to be the culprit of microbial contamination in enclosed spaces and deteriorate the …

Displacement ventilation is a buoyancy-driven air distribution strategy exploiting the
convective heat sources' thermal plumes to push the contaminants towards the ceiling. This …

This study constructs a coupled simulation model of heat balance analysis and
computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for naturally ventilated buildings with installed phase …

Indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring technology is crucial for achieving optimized heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) strategies for efficient energy management. In this …

Previous studies show that upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) systems can
help contain infectious airborne viruses indoors. However, there has been a lack of research …

Airborne transmission of virus via respiratory aerosols plays an important role in the spread
of infectious diseases in indoor environments. Ventilation and social distancing are two …

CO 2-based demand controlled ventilation (DCV) can save energy while maintaining
acceptable indoor air quality. CO 2 concentration may vary within an occupied space and it …

Upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) system is recently in the limelight as a
potentially effective method to mitigate the risk of airborne virus infection in indoor …

Satisfactory thermal comfort and efficient removals of airborne contaminants are crucial to
the work efficiency and health of occupants. Different air distributions can generate distinct …

Conventional room air conditioners consume a significant amount of energy, and thereby
negatively affect the environment. In this perspective, passive air conditioning systems using …