Perspectives on human movement considerations in indoor airflow assessment: a comprehensive data-driven systematic review
Understanding particle dispersion characteristics in indoor environments is crucial for
revising infection prevention guidelines through optimized engineering control. The …
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
Abstract Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a well-established tool to study fluid
dynamics and particle movement, while Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models offer …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
Human movement significantly influences local airflow and particle dispersion in indoor
environments. Therefore, this study integrates the dynamics of human walking into the …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
crucial measure for preventing infections. Effective ventilation is vital in mitigating airborne …