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

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  • Alberto Meiss

    (RG Architecture & Energy, Universidad de Valladolid, Av. Salamanca, 18-47014 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Irene Poza-Casado

    (RG Architecture & Energy, Universidad de Valladolid, Av. Salamanca, 18-47014 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Alfredo Llorente-Álvarez

    (RG Architecture & Energy, Universidad de Valladolid, Av. Salamanca, 18-47014 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Héctor Jimeno-Merino

    (RG Architecture & Energy, Universidad de Valladolid, Av. Salamanca, 18-47014 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Miguel Ángel Padilla-Marcos

    (RG Architecture & Energy, Universidad de Valladolid, Av. Salamanca, 18-47014 Valladolid, Spain)

Abstract

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 CO 2 concentration. The results showed that the measures implemented successfully removed the possible pollutants generated inside.

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  • Alberto Meiss & Irene Poza-Casado & Alfredo Llorente-Álvarez & Héctor Jimeno-Merino & Miguel Ángel Padilla-Marcos, 2021. "Implementation of a Ventilation Protocol for SARS-CoV-2 in a Higher Educational Centre," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:19:p:6172-:d:644623
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