Evaluation of infection risk by coughed air in hospital simulation of coughed air distribution using CFD

Takashi Ito*, Shin Ichi Tanabe, Hitomi Tsutsumi, Toshiki Isahaya, Fumihiko Shinoda, Satoshi Hori

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Abstract

In this study, the actual experiment done before was simulated using CFD and the detailed distribution of air velocity and CO2 gas concentration which is used as tracer gas of coughed air in a medical examination room were analyzed. Then advance conditions concerning evaporating droplet dispersion were calculated. The full scale chamber where the series of experiments have been conducted was modelled. The results of CFD proved that there was a deviation of CO2 concentration area in the chamber. Although it was observed many tiny droplets drift in the air, larger droplets were attached to both floor and human model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011
Pages1926-1931
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2011 Dec 1
Event12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011 - Austin, TX, United States
Duration: 2011 Jun 52011 Jun 10

Publication series

Name12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011
Volume3

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin, TX
Period11/6/511/6/10

Keywords

  • CFD
  • Coughed Air
  • Hospital
  • Infection control
  • Simulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution

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