Chilled Panels can Replace AC and Prevent Indoor Disease Transmission
Written by AZoBuildApr 21 2021
A new study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University proposes a novel system of chilled panels that can substitute air conditioning and can also help decrease the threat of indoor disease transmission.
Completed exterior of the Cold Tube. Image Credit: Lea Ruefenacht.
The air conditioning needs in the world’s 60 most populated cities were estimated by the research team—together with the extra ventilation needed as a result of COVID-19. They then took a comparison of the energy expenses with their cooling technique, which involves using natural ventilation and the chilled panels.