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This study investigates the air quality and ventilation effectiveness in a repurposed museum space with a hybrid ventilation system in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Focusing on CO2 and particulate matter concentrations, the aim is to determine the correlation between these parameters and the suitability of the ventilation system following a change in space use. Measurements were conducted over a four-month period, analyzing data during different occupancy and ventilation scenarios. The study compares observed values with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, specifically targeting PM2.5, PM10, and CO2 concentrations. Findings reveal inadequate ventilation in the repurposed museum space, even with hybrid ventilation. CO2 concentrations correlated with PM2.5 and PM10 levels, suggesting CO2 monitoring as an indirect indicator of overall air quality. Recommendations include improving ventilation efficiency and limiting occupancy to ensure adherence to air quality standards.
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This study investigates the air quality and ventilation effectiveness in a repurposed museum space with a hybrid ventilation system in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Focusing on CO2 and particulate matter concentrations, the aim is to determine the correlation between these parameters and the suitability of the ventilation system following a change in space use. Measurements were conducted over a four-month period, analyzing data during different occupancy and ventilation scenarios. The study compares observed values with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, specifically targeting PM2.5, PM10, and CO2 concentrations. Findings reveal inadequate ventilation in the repurposed museum space, even with hybrid ventilation. CO2 concentrations correlated with PM2.5 and PM10 levels, suggesting CO2 monitoring as an indirect indicator of overall air quality. Recommendations include improving ventilation efficiency and limiting occupancy to ensure adherence to air quality standards.

Occupancy Impact on Air Quality in Repurposed Museum Space

University of Ljubljana Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Laboratory for Heating

Sanitary, Solar and Air Conditioning Engineering - Chair of Thermal and Environmental Engineering

Assoc. Prof. Uroš Stritih, PhD University of Ljubljana Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Sanitarno inženirstvo International Journal of Sanitary Engineering Research

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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This study investigates the air quality and ventilation effectiveness in a repurposed museum space with a hybrid ventilation system in Ljubljana, Slovenia....

Occupancy Impact on Air Quality in Repurposed Museum Space

Pubblicato online: 24 mag 2024

Pagine: -

Ricevuto: 31 gen 2024

Accettato: 22 apr 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijser-2024-0001

Parole chiave
air quality, ventilation, CO, aerosols, indoor environment

© 2024 Lucija Gruden et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Occupancy Impact on Air Quality in Repurposed Museum Space

Pubblicato online: 24 mag 2024

Pagine: -

Ricevuto: 31 gen 2024

Accettato: 22 apr 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijser-2024-0001

Parole chiaveair quality, ventilation, CO, aerosols, indoor environment

© 2024 Lucija Gruden et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
air quality, ventilation, CO, aerosols, indoor environment