Comparative evaluation of air distribution systems for controlling the airborne infection risk in indoor environments.

• Main Authors: Hatif, Ihab Hasan, Mohamed Kamar, Haslinda, Kamsah, Nazri, Wong, Keng Yinn
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd. 2023
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/106336/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107913
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Air distribution systems are essential for controlling indoor airborne cross-infection risks. However, there is no consensus on the most effective system. This study compares the effectiveness of common air distribution methods, including mixing ventilation (MV), displacement ventilation (DV), and s...