Filtration of particulate air pollution using dynamically insulated building envelopes

B.J.  Taylor; R. Webster; M.S. Imbabi

Filtration of particulate air pollution using dynamically insulated building envelopes

B.J. Taylor, R. Webster, M.S. Imbabi

Engineering

Robert Gordon University

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Published conference contribution

Abstract

Recent research suggests that fine-particulate air pollution increases the incidence of lung disease and pre-mature death. Single fibre filter theory is used to predict the theoretical particulate collection efficiency of air permeable walls (dynamic insulation). The relationship between particle diameter and filtration efficiency for dynamic insulation, as a function of flow rate, is examined and compared to that for a conventional filter. Factors such as filter penetration as a.function of flow rate, filter thickness, and packing density for a range of particle diameters is also presented. The findings suggest that, in addition to reducing heat loss through the building fabric, dynamic insulation can act as a high performance air filter in naturally ventilated buildings, thus providing a viable and attractive alternative to mechanical air conditioning in polluted urban environments.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings and 3rd International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings. Volume 1.
Place of Publication	Lyon, France
Publisher	Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'Etat
Chapter	1.1
Pages	1-6
Number of pages	6
Volume	1
ISBN (Print)	2868341160
Publication status	Published - 1998
Event	EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings - Lyon, France Duration: 19 Nov 1998 → 21 Nov 1998 https://www.aivc.org/resource/epic-98-2nd-european-conference-energy-performance-and-indoor-climate-buildings-and-3rd

Conference

Conference	EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings
Abbreviated title	EPIC'98
Country/Territory	France
City	Lyon
Period	19/11/98 → 21/11/98
Internet address	https://www.aivc.org/resource/epic-98-2nd-european-conference-energy-performance-and-indoor-climate-buildings-and-3rd

Bibliographical note

This work is a collaborative effort between The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, The
Robert Gordon University, and The Department of Engineering, The University of Aberdeen.
It was funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Keywords

Air
filtration
particulate
building
wall
dynamic insulation
pore ventilation
health
clogging
ventilation

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Taylor, B. J., Webster, R., & Imbabi, M. S. (1998). Filtration of particulate air pollution using dynamically insulated building envelopes. In EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings and 3rd International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings. Volume 1. (Vol. 1, pp. 1-6). Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'Etat. https://www.aivc.org/resource/filtration-particulate-air-pollution-using-dynamic-insulated-building-envelopes

Filtration of particulate air pollution using dynamically insulated building envelopes. / Taylor, B.J. ; Webster, R.; Imbabi, M.S.
EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings and 3rd International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings. Volume 1.. Vol. 1 Lyon, France: Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'Etat, 1998. p. 1-6.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Published conference contribution

Taylor, BJ, Webster, R & Imbabi, MS 1998, Filtration of particulate air pollution using dynamically insulated building envelopes. in EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings and 3rd International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings. Volume 1.. vol. 1, Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'Etat, Lyon, France, pp. 1-6, EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings, Lyon, France, 19/11/98. <https://www.aivc.org/resource/filtration-particulate-air-pollution-using-dynamic-insulated-building-envelopes>

Taylor BJ, Webster R, Imbabi MS. Filtration of particulate air pollution using dynamically insulated building envelopes. In EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings and 3rd International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings. Volume 1.. Vol. 1. Lyon, France: Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'Etat. 1998. p. 1-6

Taylor, B.J. ; Webster, R. ; Imbabi, M.S. / Filtration of particulate air pollution using dynamically insulated building envelopes. EPIC '98 2nd European Conference on Energy Performance and Indoor Climate in Buildings and 3rd International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings. Volume 1.. Vol. 1 Lyon, France : Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publics de L'Etat, 1998. pp. 1-6

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Filtration of particulate air pollution using dynamically insulated building envelopes

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