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Development of an indoor air purification system to improve ventilation and air quality

Novel types of an air purification system for improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation by reducing carbon dioxide (CO(2)) concentration were assessed in office buildings in India. This study provides an evaluation of a control system that reduces toxic gases in indoor spaces using the synt...

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Autor principal: Swamy, G.S.N.V.K.S.N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8526980/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34703923
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08153
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Sumario:Novel types of an air purification system for improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation by reducing carbon dioxide (CO(2)) concentration were assessed in office buildings in India. This study provides an evaluation of a control system that reduces toxic gases in indoor spaces using the synthesized filter media. The reduction potential of CO(2) levels of the control system, for different air handling unit (AHU) capacities, were compared. Experimental studies and in-situ evaluation has been done using the air purification system. Ventilation rates and CO(2) concentration are monitored before and after the installation of the purification system. The results of the investigation indicated CO(2) concentrations were reduced by more than 40% with the purification system. Fresh air intake to maintain the desired ventilation rates has been reduced to more than 50%, further reduce heat load. Ventilation flow rates were achieved with this air purification system. This system has the potential aspiration in controlling the CO(2) levels in mechanically ventilated buildings. CO(2) concentrations were brought down to permissible limits and maintained further without introducing fresh air into the system. Based on the results, assessment of the air purification system is a crucial and wide range of applicability in indoor environments to reduce cooling costs.