Energy performance and infection risk evaluation of retrofitted ventilation systems in times of COVID.

Fatos Pollozhani, Robert Scot McLeod, Thomas Klimach, Ulrich Pöschl, Christina Johanna Hopfe

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

Abstract

The rapid escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of efficient ventilation systems in reducing the risk of airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This study evaluates the energetic performance and viral transmission characteristics of a low-cost mechanical extract ventilation system in comparison to alternative strategies in an educational context. The results show
a significant improvement in indoor air quality combined with energy savings relative to natural ventilation strategies.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event9th Conference of IBPSA-Germany and Austria: BauSIM 2022 - Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Weimar, Germany
Duration: 20 Sept 2022 → 22 Sept 2022

Conference

Conference9th Conference of IBPSA-Germany and Austria
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityWeimar
Period20/09/22 → 22/09/22

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Access to Document

  • 1 Talk at conference or symposium

Cite this