Ventilation System Design and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Most new office buildings in Nordic countries are equipped with balanced mechanical ventilation systems. The purpose of is to provide thermal control by supplying cold or warm air for adequate indoor quality. However, the role preventing virus transmission and maintaining a sufficient fresh supply obtain low level through dilution not currently well defined. Ventilation expected contribute spread contaminants comfort occupants. study reveals differences between risk areas spreading airborne northern Europe, including Denmark, Norway Sweden. depends on different designs used countries.