Implementation of a Ventilation Protocol for SARS-CoV-2 in a Higher Educational Centre

Autor: Alberto Meiss, Irene Poza-Casado, Alfredo Llorente-Álvarez, Héctor Jimeno-Merino, Miguel Ángel Padilla-Marcos
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 14, Iss 19, p 6172 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en14196172
Popis: The most recent research confirms that airborne transmission may be the dominant mode of SARS-CoV-2 virus spread in the interior spaces of buildings. Consequently, based on some prescriptions that implemented natural ventilation during face-to-face lessons in a university centre, an experimental characterization of several complementary options aimed at reinforcing the prevention and safety of the occupants was carried out. The action protocol adopted was based on the combination of mandatory natural ventilation, a maximum contribution of outdoor air supply in the air conditioning system, and the use of filtering devices located inside the classroom. All the strategies were incorporated concomitantly with necessary compliance with the basic conditions of social distance, occupation, use of masks and guidelines for use and cleaning within educational buildings. The suitability of this protocol was further evaluated throughout the teaching day with students and teachers by measuring the CO2 concentration. The results showed that the measures implemented successfully removed the possible pollutants generated inside.
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