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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 514, 2024
2024 10th International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy (ICERE 2024)
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Article Number | 04004 | |
Number of page(s) | 10 | |
Section | Green Building Materials and Indoor Air Quality | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202451404004 | |
Published online | 11 April 2024 |
Reducing Indoor Air Pollution through Personalized Ventilation for Occupants in Office Environments and Confined Spaces
1 Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Automotive, Mechatronics and Mechanics, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
2 CAMBI Research Center, Faculty of Building Services, Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
3 National Institute for R&D in Electric, Engineering ICPE-CA, Bucharest, Romania.
* Corresponding author: florin.bode@termo.utcluj.ro
With the increasing focus on indoor environmental quality, driven by the growing amount of time people spend in enclosed spaces, this study presents an approach to enhancing air distribution in office environments and confined spaces. A novel low-induction air diffuser is designed to deliver fresh, clean air in close proximity to occupants while maintaining their thermal comfort. Clean, unpolluted air is pivotal to healthy and productive workplaces. Yet, this paper underscores the importance of not sacrificing thermal comfort in the pursuit of improved indoor air quality. Inadequate thermal comfort may lead occupants to deactivate ventilation systems, negating the benefits of improved air quality. Inefficient temperature control can also result in discomfort, distractions, and reduced productivity. The innovative low-induction air diffuser resolves this issue, enhancing air quality near occupants without causing thermal discomfort. By directing air gently and efficiently, this solution is prepared to transform personalized ventilation systems, mitigating the discomfort associated with traditional jet flows while delivering high-quality breathable air. This research serves as a bridge between improved indoor air quality and thermal comfort, for office environments. It introduces a practical, energy-efficient solution that satisfies the core requirements of a healthy workspace—clean air and comfortable conditions.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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