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Effective mixed ventilation systems for healthier buildings.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the airborne transmission of infectious diseases, emphasizing the importance of ventilation systems in reducing infection risks indoors, as noted by the WHO. The effectiveness of ventilation in removing airborne pathogens depends on factors such as room size, geometry, thermal loads, air outlet placement, and pathogen source location, particularly in mixed ventilation systems.

Mixed ventilation, common in offices, schools, and shopping centers, often does not achieve perfect air mixing. Current literature lacks reliable metrics for assessing ventilation effectiveness, posing challenges for building planners, constructors, and operators.

This project aims to address this gap through experimental and numerical studies, providing recommendations to help design effective mixed ventilation systems for healthier buildings, enhancing infection prevention and potentially reducing energy consumption.

Funding

Project termJuly 2024 to June 2026
Funding code10.8.18-7-24.12
Project managementYunus Cetin