An overview of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and engineering strategies to mitigate risk

BF Leo, CY Lin, K Markandan, LH Saw… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected every aspect of our lives. To
date, experts have acknowledged that airborne transmission is a key piece of the SARS …

A review on factors related to patient comfort experience in hospitals

Y Tian - Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2023 - Springer
The creation of a welcoming hospital atmosphere is necessary to improve patient wellbeing
and encourage healing. The goal of this study was to examine the variables affecting …

Does human movement-induced airflow elevate infection risk in burn patient's isolation ward? A validated dynamics numerical simulation approach

H Tan, KY Wong, MHD Othman, BB Nyakuma… - Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
An isolation ward requires a highly controlled and contamination-free environment since the
settling of bacteria-carrying particles (shed by medical staff) on patients' wounds could …

Influence of talking behavior of infected patients and the associated exposure risk in a ventilated negative-pressure ward

Z Liu, Z Han, L Hu, C Hu, R Rong - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Negative-pressure isolation ward is a primary choice in preventing the spread of outbreaks
and safeguarding patient recovery. Inside the ward, patients with respiratory diseases …

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 …

Assessing the portable air cleaner's effectiveness and energy efficiency in targeted removal aerosols from a negative pressure isolation ward

J Zhang, J Liu, S Wen, S Liu - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
During the COVID-19 pandemic, negative-pressure isolation wards (NPIWs) became a
crucial infrastructure for treating patients and safeguarding healthcare workers (HCWs) …

Assessment of COVID-19 infection Risk, thermal Comfort, and energy efficiency in negative pressure isolation wards with varied ventilation modes

J Zhang, Y Zhao, S Wen, D Tu, J Liu, S Liu - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Negative pressure isolation wards (NPIWs) play a crucial role in providing care to COVID-19
patients during a pandemic. However, the exhalation of patients releases aerosols …

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 …

A CFD assessment on ventilation strategies in mitigating healthcare-associated infection in single patient ward

HY Kek, H Tan, DDCV Sheng, Y Lee… - Progress in Energy …, 2023 - akademiabaru.com
A promising ventilation strategy is an effective measure to enhance indoor air quality and
protect the patients against healthcare-acquired infection. The Computational Fluid …

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 …