Different Types of Door-Opening Motions as Contributing Factors to Containment Failures in Hospital Isolation Rooms

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A review of advanced air distribution methods - theory, practice, limitations and solutions

Ventilation and air distribution methods are important for indoor thermal environments and air quality. Effective distribution of airflow for indoor built environments with the aim of simultaneously offsetting thermal and ventilation loads in an energy efficient manner has been the research focus in the past several decades. Based on airflow characteristics, ventilation methods can be categorized as fully mixed or non-uniform. Non-uniform methods can be further divided into piston, stratified and task zone ventilation. In this paper, the theory, performance, practical applications, limitations and solutions pertaining to ventilation and air distribution methods are critically reviewed. Since many ventilation methods are buoyancy driving that confines their use for heating mode, some methods suitable for heating are discussed. Furthermore, measuring and evaluating methods for ventilation and air distribution are also discussed to give a comprehensive framework of the review

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Client's assessment of architects' performance in building delivery process: Evidence from Nigeria

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Room air temperature affects occupants' physiology, perceptions and mental alertness

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Associations between thermal perception and physiological indicators under moderate thermal stress

IAQVEC 2007 Proceedings - 6th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings: Sustainable Built Environment1153-15

Adequacy of air exchange rate as a sole indicator of air delivery system's protective effectiveness against airborne infections disease transmission

10th International Conference on Healthy Buildings 20121617-62