Perspectives on human movement considerations in indoor airflow assessment: a comprehensive data-driven systematic review

HY Kek, H Tan, MHD Othman, BB Nyakuma… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Understanding particle dispersion characteristics in indoor environments is crucial for
revising infection prevention guidelines through optimized engineering control. The …

Particle dispersion for indoor air quality control considering air change approach: a novel accelerated CFD-DNN prediction

HY Kek, A Bazgir, H Tan, CT Lee, T Hong… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a well-established tool to study fluid
dynamics and particle movement, while Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models offer …

Would sneezing increase the risk of passengers contracting airborne infection? A validated numerical assessment in a public elevator

H Tan, MHD Othman, HY Kek, WT Chong, SL Wong… - Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
An elevator is a machine that vertically transports people between different levels of a
building. It is a typical confined space for contracting airborne diseases, such as coronavirus …

[HTML][HTML] Factors Affecting the Indoor Air Quality and Occupants' Thermal Comfort in Urban Agglomeration Regions in the Hot and Humid Climate of Pakistan

MU Haroon, B Ozarisoy, H Altan - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The World Air Quality Index indicates that Pakistan ranks as the third most polluted country,
regarding the average (Particulate Matter) PM2. 5 concentration, which is 14.2 times higher …

Would surgery duration affect the microbial concentration in operating rooms? Implications for sustainable and low-carbon healthcare environments

H Tan, MHD Othman, HY Kek, CH Lee… - Clean Technologies and …, 2024 - Springer
Operating room (OR) environments play a critical role in minimizing the risk of microbial
contamination and surgical site infections (SSIs). Previous studies have explored various …

Comparison of effectiveness and energy use of airborne pathogen mitigation measures to meet clean air targets in a prototypical office building

CA Faulkner, TI Salsbury, B Abboushi… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Organizations such as ASHRAE and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
have proposed guidelines for controlling infectious aerosols in buildings, which can be met …

Evaluating the impact of human movement-induced airflow on particle dispersion: A novel real-time validation using IoT technology

HY Kek, H Tan, MHD Othman, J Niu, KS Woon… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Human movement significantly influences local airflow and particle dispersion in indoor
environments. Therefore, this study integrates the dynamics of human walking into the …

Utilizing periodic boundary conditions to save computational resources for assessing building natural ventilation in urban areas

Y Zhao, X Zhang, H Ling, S Jia, X Yang, Y Zhang… - Urban Climate, 2024 - Elsevier
For the first time in literature, we innovatively conducted CFD simulations with periodic
boundary conditions to predict coupled indoor-outdoor airflows for a full-scale 3D six-floor …

Ventilation-based strategy to manage intraoperative aerosol viral transmission in the era of SARS-CoV-2

AT Brimmo, A Glia, JS Barajas-Gamboa, C Abril… - Life, 2024 - mdpi.com
In operating theaters, ventilation systems are designed to protect the patient from airborne
contamination for minimizing risks of surgical site infections (SSIs). Ventilation systems often …

A Comprehensive Index for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Ventilation‐Related Infection Prevention Measures with Energy Considerations: Development and …

R Makris, C Kopic, L Schumann, M Kriegel - Indoor Air, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic, prioritizing indoor air quality has emerged as a
crucial measure for preventing infections. Effective ventilation is vital in mitigating airborne …