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Control strategies for sub‐micrometer particles indoors: model study of air filtration and ventilation
Author(s) -
Jamriska M.,
Morawska L.,
Ensor D. S.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
indoor air
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.387
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 1600-0668
pISSN - 0905-6947
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0668.2003.00184.x
Subject(s) - indoor air quality , environmental science , air filtration , ventilation (architecture) , filtration (mathematics) , particle (ecology) , indoor air , environmental engineering , air quality index , room air distribution , thermal comfort , simulation , computer science , meteorology , engineering , mathematics , mechanical engineering , statistics , oceanography , physics , geology
The effects of air filtration and ventilation on indoor particles were investigated using a single-zone mathematical model. Particle concentration indoors was predicted for several I/O conditions representing scenarios likely to occur in naturally and mechanically ventilated buildings. The effects were studied for static and dynamic conditions in a hypothetical office building. The input parameters were based on real-world data. For conditions with high particle concentrations outdoors, it is recommended to reduce the amount of outdoor air delivered indoors and the necessary reduction level can be quantified by the model simulation. Consideration should also be given to the thermal comfort and minimum outdoor air required for occupants. For conditions dominated by an indoor source, it is recommended to increase the amount of outdoor air delivered indoors and to reduce the amount of return air. Air filtration and ventilation reduce particle concentrations indoors, with the overall effect depending on efficiency, location and the number of filters applied. The assessment of indoor air quality for specific conditions could be easily calculated by the model using user-defined input parameters.