Conference Paper
Proceedings of SimBuild Conference 2024
Thermal Comfort Analysis Through Computational Fluid Dynamics-Based Simulation Studies In A Chemotherapy Environment
Thermal Comfort Analysis Through Computational Fluid Dynamics-Based Simulation Studies In A Chemotherapy Environment
Brahma Harshini Ongole 1,2, Tarek Rakha 21 HOK, United States of America 2 Georgia Institute of TechnologyAbstract: Thermal comfort in chemotherapy environments has been a crucial but neglected factor in the past, and these environments continue to be uncomfortable spaces for patients. In order to provide a safe indoor space, the study of the diffusion of pathogens and the interface between pathogens and thermal comfort becomes important. This paper talks about two ventilation strategies that are used to understand thermal comfort and relate it to pathogen survival. Findings from the research indicate a strong relationship between environmental design factors and thermal comfort at the patient level in relation to metabolic activity. Keywords: Particulate matter, Computational fluid dynamic simulation, Oncology units, Thermal comfortPages: 288 - 297 Paper: