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Hi Caroline,
I agree, the best people to advise on ventilation when it comes to HVAC
systems are engineers or occupational hygienists. HVAC systems, however,
are not the same as split-systems.
Split-systems, for the most part, can only recirculate air which is not
ideal in any situation where you want to control infections. HVAC systems,
on the other hand, can often be adjusted to maximise air exchanges and
improve ventilation.
Ventilation is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of
airborne and droplet diseases but is also one of the most complex and
expensive to implement and maintain.
We are dealing with split-systems at my work and trying to figure out how
to deal with them in the time of COVID!
Cheers
Crystal Polson
Infection Control Coordinator | Public Health Network
University of Melbourne
crystal.polson@unimelb.edu.au
On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 8:27 AM Michael Wishart
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> Hi Everyone,
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> The best professionals to advise on external air ventilation are
> mechanical engineers specialising in HVAC engineering.
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> Best wishes,
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> Caroline
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> Dr Caroline Reed
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> Medical Microbiologist
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> Melbourne Pathology
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