The project explores how highly effective and energy-efficient air cleaning technology can complement existing ventilation systems. The ambition is to achieve high air hygiene in both new and existing healthcare buildings without relying only on substantially increased ventilation airflow.
Why this project?
Healthcare facilities need clean air to protect patients and staff. Recent healthcare hygiene recommendations point towards significantly higher air hygiene requirements in several types of rooms, including patient rooms and waiting areas. At the same time, increasing ventilation airflow alone can be difficult, costly and resource-intensive, especially in existing hospitals.
Project idea
The project investigates how local air cleaning units and new low-resistance filtration solutions can work together with existing ventilation systems. The goal is to provide clean air where and when it is needed, while limiting energy use, space demand, noise and environmental impact.
What we do
Analyse needs and perspectives among healthcare hygiene specialists, healthcare providers and property managers.
Adapt local air cleaning solutions for selected healthcare room types.
Test prototypes in the air laboratory at Chalmers.
Evaluate the solutions in real healthcare environments through field measurements.
Investigate new filtration solutions for central air handling units.
Share results through this website, seminars, webinars, reports and publications.
Expected contribution
The project will provide knowledge, measurement data and practical guidance on how healthcare facilities can achieve high air hygiene using sustainable technical solutions. It will also support dialogue between healthcare hygiene and property management, helping future recommendations and practical solutions become better aligned.
Partners and collaboration
The project is led by Chalmers University of Technology and carried out in collaboration with Skåne University Hospital/Region Skåne and CIT Renergy. The project also involves dialogue with stakeholders and networks within healthcare hygiene, healthcare buildings, ventilation and indoor environment.