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The influence of displacement ventilation on indoor carbon dioxide exposure and ventilation efficiency in a living laboratory open-plan office
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6532-5971
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9680-8121
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8874-8923
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1011-4100
Abstract Good indoor air quality in office environments is essential for occupant health and productivity. In open-plan offices, displacement ventilation has been recognized for its higher efficiency compared to mixing ventilation. This study evaluates the performance of displacement ventilation in an open-plan office under cooling and heating conditions, considering various supply ventilation rates, supply air temperatures, and occupancy levels. Field measurements were conducted over three months in a living laboratory office in a high-performance building. The indoor environment was controlled by an independent variable air volume (VAV) air conditioning system. The supply ventilation rate ranged from 6 to 12 h−1. Real-time measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the supply air, return air, and breathing zone of the office were conducted to assess occupants’ exposure to CO2 and ventilation efficiency. The results show that the supply ventilation rate plays an important role in shaping the air distribution and overall effectiveness of the mechanical ventilation system. Higher supply ventilation rates can enhance air distribution robustness, improving ventilation efficiency and reducing CO2 exposure under both cooling and heating conditions. These findings also suggest the need for an optimized control logic that differs from the conventional control logic used in VAV systems. Specifically, during the heating condition of displacement ventilation, it is recommended to maintain the supply ventilation rate at a higher level to effectively mitigate the impact of occupant behavior on air quality, minimize CO2 exposure risks, and ensure a more robust and reliable indoor air distribution.
Highlights A ventilation effectiveness measurement campaign was conducted in a living laboratory office. CO2 concentrations were measured in the breathing zone under displacement ventilation. The supply ventilation rate and temperature shape the office air distribution. High supply airflow is needed to reduce CO2 exposure for displacement ventilation during heating.
The influence of displacement ventilation on indoor carbon dioxide exposure and ventilation efficiency in a living laboratory open-plan office
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6532-5971
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9680-8121
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8874-8923
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1011-4100
Abstract Good indoor air quality in office environments is essential for occupant health and productivity. In open-plan offices, displacement ventilation has been recognized for its higher efficiency compared to mixing ventilation. This study evaluates the performance of displacement ventilation in an open-plan office under cooling and heating conditions, considering various supply ventilation rates, supply air temperatures, and occupancy levels. Field measurements were conducted over three months in a living laboratory office in a high-performance building. The indoor environment was controlled by an independent variable air volume (VAV) air conditioning system. The supply ventilation rate ranged from 6 to 12 h−1. Real-time measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the supply air, return air, and breathing zone of the office were conducted to assess occupants’ exposure to CO2 and ventilation efficiency. The results show that the supply ventilation rate plays an important role in shaping the air distribution and overall effectiveness of the mechanical ventilation system. Higher supply ventilation rates can enhance air distribution robustness, improving ventilation efficiency and reducing CO2 exposure under both cooling and heating conditions. These findings also suggest the need for an optimized control logic that differs from the conventional control logic used in VAV systems. Specifically, during the heating condition of displacement ventilation, it is recommended to maintain the supply ventilation rate at a higher level to effectively mitigate the impact of occupant behavior on air quality, minimize CO2 exposure risks, and ensure a more robust and reliable indoor air distribution.
Highlights A ventilation effectiveness measurement campaign was conducted in a living laboratory office. CO2 concentrations were measured in the breathing zone under displacement ventilation. The supply ventilation rate and temperature shape the office air distribution. High supply airflow is needed to reduce CO2 exposure for displacement ventilation during heating.
The influence of displacement ventilation on indoor carbon dioxide exposure and ventilation efficiency in a living laboratory open-plan office
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6532-5971
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9680-8121
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8874-8923
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1011-4100
Abstract Good indoor air quality in office environments is essential for occupant health and productivity. In open-plan offices, displacement ventilation has been recognized for its higher efficiency compared to mixing ventilation. This study evaluates the performance of displacement ventilation in an open-plan office under cooling and heating conditions, considering various supply ventilation rates, supply air temperatures, and occupancy levels. Field measurements were conducted over three months in a living laboratory office in a high-performance building. The indoor environment was controlled by an independent variable air volume (VAV) air conditioning system. The supply ventilation rate ranged from 6 to 12 h−1. Real-time measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the supply air, return air, and breathing zone of the office were conducted to assess occupants’ exposure to CO2 and ventilation efficiency. The results show that the supply ventilation rate plays an important role in shaping the air distribution and overall effectiveness of the mechanical ventilation system. Higher supply ventilation rates can enhance air distribution robustness, improving ventilation efficiency and reducing CO2 exposure under both cooling and heating conditions. These findings also suggest the need for an optimized control logic that differs from the conventional control logic used in VAV systems. Specifically, during the heating condition of displacement ventilation, it is recommended to maintain the supply ventilation rate at a higher level to effectively mitigate the impact of occupant behavior on air quality, minimize CO2 exposure risks, and ensure a more robust and reliable indoor air distribution.
Highlights A ventilation effectiveness measurement campaign was conducted in a living laboratory office. CO2 concentrations were measured in the breathing zone under displacement ventilation. The supply ventilation rate and temperature shape the office air distribution. High supply airflow is needed to reduce CO2 exposure for displacement ventilation during heating.
The influence of displacement ventilation on indoor carbon dioxide exposure and ventilation efficiency in a living laboratory open-plan office
Lu, Yalin (author) / Huang, Junkai (author) / Wagner, Danielle N. (author) / Lin, Zhang (author) / Jung, Nusrat (author) / Boor, Brandon E. (author)
Building and Environment ; 256
2024-03-26
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English