Article
Engineering, Civil
Shengjie Qiang, Qingxia Huang
Summary: Foldable and side-slip seats are designed to improve aircraft boarding efficiency, with the foldable seat being more superior in performance and reliability.
KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evangelos Tolis, Tilemachos Karanotas, Grigoris Svolakis, George Panaras, John G. Bartzis
Summary: This study investigated the air quality and thermal comfort of two passenger cars with different fuels in the Northern Greece city of Kozani. Results showed that the air around diesel exhaust is less affected by emissions from the engine compared to LPG fuel.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ignazio Dimino, Claudio Colangeli, Jacques Cuenca, Pasquale Vitiello, Mattia Barbarino
Summary: This paper investigates an experimental assessment of an active noise control system for cabin seat headrests, which uses two loudspeakers on both sides of the passenger's head to create a quiet zone around the passenger's ears. Real-time experimentation shows that the system can achieve approximately 20 dB sound attenuation in laboratory conditions.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaojing Zeng, Xin Su, Xuhan Zhang, Wuxuan Pan, Zhengwei Long, Xiong Shen
Summary: The heat transfer capacity in the cabin under low air pressure was investigated in this study. The results showed that the convective heat transfer coefficient (CHTC) increased in natural convection and was higher in forced convection. Correlation equations for calculating CHTC were proposed, which will guide the design of the cabin thermal environment.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Britta Herbig, Victor Norrefeldt, Florian Mayer, Anna Reichherzer, Fang Lei, Pawel Wargocki
Summary: This study investigated the impact of higher recirculation air rates in aircraft cabins on passengers' health and well-being, and the role of occupancy in this. The results showed that passengers in half-occupied cabins had minimal reactions to increased recirculation air rates, while passengers in fully occupied cabins reported higher sleepiness and stress reactions when the recirculation air rate was high.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
F. De Crescenzio, S. Bagassi, F. Starita
Summary: The CASTLE project aims to deliver innovative interior solutions that enhance passenger comfort through an HCD approach and Human Response Model assessment of user perception. The project utilizes various tools and methods to collect data on the impact of design on users and conducts virtual simulations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yinyan Lv, Anchong Huang, Jian Yang, Jingtao Xu, Ronggui Yang
Summary: This study introduces a new type of car cover named Cover R, which utilizes daytime radiative cooling effect to reduce interior temperature when parking outside, improving passenger comfort and saving energy consumption as well as reducing carbon dioxide emission.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Feng Wang, Fan Chen, Tengfei (Tim) Zhang
Summary: This study developed an aisle displacement ventilation system that can maintain a low air velocity distribution in the cabin, reduce air temperature stratification, and effectively remove airborne contaminants. The experimental results showed that the system has better thermal comfort compared to the other two systems, but the impact on cabin air quality is similar.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fuhar Dixit, Karl Zimmermann, Majed Alamoudi, Leili Abkar, Benoit Barbeau, Madjid Mohseni, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian, Kevin Smith
Summary: MXenes are a new type of 2D inorganic compound with high surface area, chemical stability, thermal conductivity, hydrophilicity, and environmental compatibility. They have been widely used in environmental, chemical, and medical applications, particularly in air purification and gas storage, showing superior performance compared to traditional materials.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Feng Wang, Ruoyu You, Tengfei Zhang, Qingyan Chen
Summary: This paper reviews the studies on airliner cabin air environment published since 2000, discussing the challenges and opportunities in studying and improving cabin air environment. Current environmental control systems have not effectively prevented airborne transmission of infectious diseases, but there are technologies available to improve air quality and thermal comfort for designing a better cabin air environment.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Brian Stacey, Roy M. Harrison, Francis D. Pope
Summary: This study found high concentrations of ultrafine particles (UFP) at Heathrow Airport in London, exceeding the exposure limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Departing aircraft, particularly larger ones, were found to have the highest UFP emission rates. The number of passengers carried also influenced emission rates per passenger. Calculated emission rates were higher than literature values due to the inclusion of condensable particles in the measurements. The study suggests that UFP concentrations beyond the airport boundary may also be of concern, and assessing population exposure near airports will become increasingly important in the future.
NPJ CLIMATE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chunxiang Lin, Liming Wu, Haishan Xia, Meng Zhen, Chen Shen, Jinjin Zhu, Xinyi Li
Summary: With the expansion of Beijing's metro system and the increasing number of passengers, it is important to study the indoor environment and passenger comfort in metro stations. This study measured the thermal environment and air quality in the transfer spaces of the top seven transfer stations with the highest passenger flow in Beijing. The results showed that the thermal environment and air quality experienced by passengers changed dynamically during the transfer process, and passengers' subjective feelings of comfort were influenced by psychological factors.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunyang Yin, Hongyi Li, Yingying Cha, Shaojun Zhang, Jiee Du, Zhenhua Li, Wu Ye
Summary: The rapidly growing vehicle population is a crucial contributor to severe air pollution and public health issues, particularly in urban areas where vehicles are important sources of air pollutants. Limited studies have focused on the variability in in-vehicle concentrations of traffic-related air pollutants and the impact of filtration devices. Results indicate that using high-efficiency cabin air filters can significantly improve PM2.5 filtration efficiency, enhancing in-cabin air quality and reducing health risks for drivers.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xin Zhang, Ziwei Ru, Yangjie Sun, Man Zhang, Jiancheng Wang, Mingzheng Ge, Hongchao Liu, Shuaishan Wu, Chunyan Cao, Xiurong Ren, Jie Mi, Yu Feng
Summary: This paper reviews the design and applications of electrospun nanofibers in air purification. The basic equipment and principles of electrospinning are introduced, and the latest development trends of this technology are summarized. The structure optimization strategies for electrospun nanofibers are outlined in detail. Recent reports on the use of electrospun nanofibers in gas purification and particulate filtration are extensively reviewed, and perspectives on future opportunities, challenges and emerging trends are provided.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Katarzyna Gladyszewska-Fiedoruk, Tomasz Janusz Teleszewski
Summary: This paper presents the research results on humidity in a passenger car cabin equipped with an air cooling system in the summer season in north-eastern Poland. The study showed that the operation of the cooling system significantly reduced the relative humidity of the air inside the car cabin. The paper also proposed a model of moisture content in the car cabin, which can be used for automatic regulation of car ventilation.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaoqiong Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Yufeng Zhang, Lei Fang, Na Deng, Yan Zhang, Zhendong Jin, Xiaohui Yu, Sheng Yao
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Daria Zukowska, Gabriel Rojas, Esfand Burman, Gaelle Guyot, Maria del Carmen Bocanegra-Yanez, Jelle Laverge, Guangyu Cao, Jakub Kolarik
Summary: The survey results show that mechanical ventilation with heat recovery is commonly used in new low-energy residences in Europe, but there are still countries that use other types of ventilation due to tradition, national legislation, climatic conditions, and cost reasons. The main barriers against mechanical ventilation include high capital cost, space requirements, and duct routing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Huiqi Shao, Zhongbao Guo, Wenhui Li, Lei Fang, Menghao Qin, Hanmei Cai, Yan Zhang, Bo Guan, Chuandong Wu, Jiemin Liu
Summary: The study used X-ray tomography to systematically analyze the pore structure and volatile organic compound emission paths of medium-density fiberboard, showing that the pores have high connectivity and a certain degree of heterogeneity and self-similarity. Three-dimensional reconstruction and visualization presented the internal structure of the material and the diffusion paths of volatile organic compounds.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaoliang Shao, Kaho Hashimoto, Lei Fang, Arsen Krikor Melikov, Kiril Georgiev Naydenov, Carsten Rasmuseen
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinzhe Nie, Han Zhang, Yuxin Pang, Shu Yuan, Lei Fang
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Ruiqing Chen, Lei Fang, Junjie Liu, Britta Herbig, Victor Norrefeldt, Florian Mayer, Richard Fox, Pawel Wargocki
Summary: The study reviewed 47 documents on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) measurements in commercial aircraft, finding that most VOCs were below permissible levels, with benzene slightly higher. The concentrations of semi-volatile organic compounds and other pollutants did not exceed standards in buildings, but average NO2 concentration was slightly elevated. Additionally, ozone concentration was below the recommended limit, outdoor air supply rate exceeded minimum requirement for commercial aircraft, carbon dioxide concentration was within permitted levels, and temperature and humidity were generally within recommended ranges for comfort.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Joanna Ferdyn-Grygierek, Krzysztof Grygierek, Anna Guminska, Piotr Krawiec, Adrianna Ocwieja, Robert Poloczek, Julia Szkarlat, Aleksandra Zawartka, Daria Zobczynska, Daria Zukowska-Tejsen
Summary: This study focuses on improving thermal comfort in Polish dwellings through passive and energy-efficient solutions, with a particular emphasis on residents' dissatisfaction with thermal conditions during the summer months. The research found that airing apartments by opening windows increased heating demand but significantly reduced the number of thermal discomfort hours.
Letter
Construction & Building Technology
Ruiqing Chen, Lei Fang, Junjie Liu, Britta Herbig, Victor Norrefeldt, Florian Mayer, Richard Fox, Pawel Wargocki
Correction
Construction & Building Technology
Ruiqing Chen, Lei Fang, Junjie Liu, Britta Herbig, Victor Norrefeldt, Florian Mayer, Richard Fox, Pawel Wargocki
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lei Fang, Yujie Wang
Summary: Heat pump is an energy-efficient technique for heating buildings by utilizing available heat sources from the environment. This paper presents an experiment on an ice source heat pump assisting a solar heating system, which doubles the energy storage density and increases heating output by 50%. The technology could reduce heat storage volume for domestic heating by 50%.
Letter
Construction & Building Technology
Ruiqing Chen, Lei Fang, Junjie Liu, Britta Herbig, Victor Norrefeldt, Florian Mayer, Richard Fox, Pawel Wargocki
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shuang Wang, Hongqiang Li, Si Zou, Lifang Liu, Chengying Bai, Guoqiang Zhang, Lei Fang
Summary: This study investigated the durability and sound absorption performance of biomass geopolymer-based insulation materials under different climatic conditions. The results showed that the wheat straw geopolymer-based insulation materials exhibited better durability and sound absorption performance, which are crucial for practical applications.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Britta Herbig, Victor Norrefeldt, Florian Mayer, Anna Reichherzer, Fang Lei, Pawel Wargocki
Summary: This study investigated the impact of higher recirculation air rates in aircraft cabins on passengers' health and well-being, and the role of occupancy in this. The results showed that passengers in half-occupied cabins had minimal reactions to increased recirculation air rates, while passengers in fully occupied cabins reported higher sleepiness and stress reactions when the recirculation air rate was high.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaojun Fan, Chenxi Liao, Kazuya Matsuo, Kevin Verniers, Jelle Laverge, Brecht Neyrinck, Ivan Pollet, Lei Fang, Li Lan, Chandra Sekhar, Pawel Wargocki
Summary: A four-week-long field intervention experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of different ventilation rates on sleep quality and cognitive performance in bedrooms. The study found that lower ventilation rates resulted in significantly less deep sleep, more light sleep, and more awakenings. Additionally, a clear difference in deep sleep duration was observed between high and low ventilation rate conditions. However, no differences in cognitive performance were observed between the different ventilation conditions. These findings highlight the importance of proper ventilation control for optimal sleep quality.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Victor Norrefeldt, Florian Mayer, Britta Herbig, Ria Strohlein, Pawel Wargocki, Fang Lei
Summary: Subject tests were conducted in the Fraunhofer Flight Test Facility cabin mock-up, where the outdoor/recirculation airflow ratio was altered to investigate the increase of relative humidity, CO2 and TVOC levels in the cabin air.
