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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) can cause discomfort due to elevated temperature and CO2 levels in the deadspace.
  • Improving wearer comfort is crucial for prolonged use of FFRs, especially during low-to-moderate work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate an improved FFR with an active ventilation fan to reduce deadspace temperature and CO2 concentration.
  • To enhance wearer comfort during low-to-moderate work activities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized reversing modeling to create a 3D geometric model of the improved FFR.
  • Employed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze airflow patterns and optimize fan placement.
  • Constructed and experimentally validated a prototype using wireless temperature sensors and infrared cameras (IRC).

Main Results:

  • CFD simulations indicated optimal fan placement and inward blowing orientation for effective airflow distribution.
  • Experimental tests showed a 2 K reduction in deadspace temperature compared to standard FFRs.
  • Infrared imaging confirmed notable reductions in both internal and external surface temperatures, validating simulation accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • An inward-blowing fan integrated into an N95 FFR effectively reduces deadspace CO2 concentration and improves thermal comfort.
  • The improved FFR design offers a feasible solution for enhancing user experience and safety.
  • Simulation and experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the active ventilation approach.