White Papers & Articles
Ventilation Control for COVID-19 & Beyond
Abstract: Outdoor air ventilation is essential to providing a healthy indoor environment. The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), brought about by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is putting new focus on the approach to ventilation design and operation of buildings. This...
The Importance of Airflow Measurement
Abstract: Outdoor air is essential to dilute airborne contaminants. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that inadequate outdoor air ventilation increased transmission between occupants. Under-ventilation of outdoor air also affects building pressure, increasing moisture...
Improve Traditional CO2-DCV with Outdoor Airflow Measurement
Abstract: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019, various energy standards and energy codes require demand control ventilation (DCV) of high occupant density spaces. DCV is defined in the Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP) or ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019....
The Importance of Controlled Ventilation in Schools
Abstract: Outdoor Air Ventilation in schools promotes health and well-being. Each individual requires a set amount of ventilation. The means to achieve ventilation is typically through mechanical HVAC systems. State, provincial, and municipal codes determine the minimum amount of ventilation required for schools....