Conference Paper
Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2022: 9th Conference of IBPSA-Germany and Austria
ENERGY PERFORMANCE AND INFECTION RISK EVALUATION OF RETROFITTED VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN TIMES OF CO VID
ENERGY PERFORMANCE AND INFECTION RISK EVALUATION OF RETROFITTED VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN TIMES OF CO VID
Fatos Pollozhani, Robert Mcleod, Thomas Klimach, Ulrich Pöschl, Christina HopfeDOI: https://doi.org/10.26868/29761662.2022.68Abstract: 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. Paper: