A novel occupant-centric stratum ventilation system using computer vision: Occupant detection, thermal comfort, air quality, and energy savings

B Yang, Y Liu, P Liu, F Wang, X Cheng, Z Lv - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Traditional ventilation and air conditioning systems typically operate on a predetermined
schedule with fixed operating parameters. Occupant-centric control (OCC) strategies have …

A comprehensive review on mitigating the risk of airborne particles using add-on systems

IJ Al-Rikabi, H Alsaad, P Nejat, C Voelker - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Inadequate indoor ventilation can lead to microbial contamination in enclosed spaces,
necessitating improvements in indoor air quality (IAQ). To address this,'add-on systems' can …

Indoor thermal comfort research using human participants: Guidelines and a checklist for experimental design

TH Lei, L Lan, F Wang - Journal of Thermal Biology, 2023 - Elsevier
Thermal comfort dictates our alliesthesia and behavioural responses in indoor environments
with the primary aim of maintaining the thermal homeostasis of our human body. The recent …

Effectiveness of a portable personal air cleaner in reducing the airborne transmission of respiratory pathogens

G Cortellessa, C Canale, L Stabile, G Grossi… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The airborne transmission in indoor environments represents the main pathway of
respiratory pathogens, and most of the indoor environments do not have adequate …

Effect of preferable wind directions on personal thermal comfort of occupants in the air-conditioned office in hot-humid climate

FA Ilmiawan, SA Zaki, MK Singh, W Khalid - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The utilization of a desk fan in the personal thermal comfort (PTC) method is a thermal
adaptation that provides indoor comfort and energy-saving for office applications due to the …

Thermal and draught perception in fluctuating stratified thermal environments with intermittent impinging jet ventilation

B Zhou, Z Li, B Yang, X Li, F Wang, S Wei - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
This study proposes a new integrated air supply strategy of impinging jet ventilation (IJV)
and intermittent airflow to improve indoor thermal comfort. Vertical thermal stratification is …

Comparative analysis and parametric study of an innovative artificial air column ventilation mode in a high-speed railway station

J Li, A Li, C Zhang, C Yang, J Che, Y Yin, Y Ma… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the rapid development of high-speed railways, the air distribution and thermal comfort
in the waiting halls of high-speed railways have attracted more attention. In this study, three …

Innovative High-Induction Air Diffuser for Enhanced Air Mixing in Vehicles and Personalized Ventilation Applications

FI Bode, TO Joldos, GM Sirbu, P Danca, C Cosoiu… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Thermal comfort is very important for the well-being and safety of vehicle occupants, as
discomfort can elevate stress, leading to distracted attention and slower reaction times. This …

The Effect of Airflow Velocity through a Laminar Airflow Ceiling (LAFC) on the Assessment of Thermal Comfort in the Operating Room

P Mičko, R Nosek, P Hrabovský, D Hečko - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Forced ventilation is applied in clean rooms, specifically operating rooms, to ensure the
health of both the patient and the medical staff. Ventilation reduces the risk of patient …

Indoor thermal comfort assessment using human trials

TH Lei, L Lan, F Wang - Personal Comfort Systems for Improving Indoor …, 2023 - Springer
Thermal comfort dictates our alliesthesia and behavioural responses in indoor environments
with the primary aim of maintaining the thermal homeostasis of our human body. The recent …