Results 1 to 10 of about 69,693 (309)
Journal of Building Physics, 2017 Indoor environment quality is a relative measure of comfort perception by people exposed to the indoor conditions. It is expected that any assessment of energy performance should also include indoor comfort. This study is to review indoor environmental quality models (with respect to thermal and acoustic comfort, indoor air and ...
Michał Piasecki +2 more
exaly +4 more sources
Healthy workplaces: plantscaping for indoor environmental quality [PDF]
Facilities, 2011 PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the indoor environmental quality benefits of plants in offices by undertaking trials using live plants.Design/methodology/approachUsing two offices in the same building, one with plants and one as a control, daily tests were undertaken for relative humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and volatile
Smith, Andrew James, Pitt, Michael
openaire +3 more sources
Combination of UV radiation with 3D structure media filter for indoor air disinfection [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2022 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made us re-realize the importance of environmental disinfection in indoor areas. Several studies have documented that the air purification system combining UV light and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration can ...
Liu Jiatao +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Variation of Indoor Airflow Patterns under Dynamic Outdoor Wind Conditions in Large Space Naturally Ventilated Buildings [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2022 Understanding Indoor Airflow Patterns (IAPs) helps control air contaminants in large naturally ventilated buildings (NVBs). However, the effect of random and unpredictable changes in outdoor wind conditions (OWC) is a major contributor to the variation ...
Lv Yuling +3 more
doaj +1 more source
A novel design of dehumidifier system in underground pumped storage power station [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2022 The heavy water condensation problem has led to safety concern for the workers and electrical facilities in the underground pumped storage power station.
Yao Huimin +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Experimental investigation of VOC influence on cognitive function at low concentration in a full-fresh air environmental chamber [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Indoor air quality (IAQ) influences individual physical and mental health. Laboratory studies conducted in environmental chambers have shown that IAQ parameters such as temperature, humidity, CO2, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may impact ...
Wang Zukun +3 more
doaj +1 more source
A method for evaluating indoor phthalate exposure levels in collected dust
MethodsX, 2021 This paper provides a method for evaluating indoor phthalate exposure levels in collected dust, including dust collection, chemical analysis and quality control.
Yuxuan Zhao +4 more
doaj +1 more source
An excimer lamp to provide far-ultraviolet C irradiation for dining-table disinfection
Scientific Reports, 2023 Dining tables may present a risk to diners by transmitting bacteria and/or viruses. Currently, there is a lack of an environmental-friendly and convenient means to protect diners when they are sitting together.
Mengqiang Lv +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Experimental Analysis of Residential Ventilation and Dehumidification Strategies in Chongqing [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 As a typical representative city of China’s hot and humid climate zone, Chongqing has an average annual relative humidity of 70% - 80%. Continuous online monitoring of indoor air quality (IAQ) were conducted in more than 20 residents of Chongqing city ...
Zhang Xin +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Applied Sciences, 2022 The solar-assisted electric boiler water heating systems adopted in student apartments at universities have some shortcomings, such as unsuitable system designs, unstable water supply temperature, and excessive power consumption.
Dawei Huang +6 more
doaj +1 more source