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

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

Institute of Building Physics, Services, and Construction (2190)

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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 language	English
Publication status	Published - 2022
Event	9th Conference of IBPSA-Germany and Austria: BauSIM 2022 - Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Weimar, Germany Duration: 20 Sept 2022 → 22 Sept 2022

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Conference	9th Conference of IBPSA-Germany and Austria
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Weimar
Period	20/09/22 → 22/09/22

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Creating inclusive learning environments: the importance of ventilation and indoor environmental quality in the age of Covid
McLeod, R. S. (Keynote speaker)
29 Nov 2022
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