New research project TAČR
Development of a universal device for the analysis and cleaning of residential air conditioning systems
The project is focused on the ventilation of apartment buildings. The project aims to determine the necessity for cleaning of already operated air ducts, which potentially poses a risk of microbiological pollution and thus endangers the health of residents. An analysis of the airflow in the building will be performed based on measurement of weather conditions and CFD analyses. Furthermore, the collection and analysis of microorganisms found in air conditioning will be performed to identify potentially pathogenic bacteria and microscopic fungi that could cause health problems to residents. The main goal is to design universal cleaning equipment for air conditioning pipes, which will enable cleaning, disinfection and analysis of pollution of pipes of various diameters and shapes.
Key words: cleaning equipment; apartment building ventilation; air duct; microbiological analyses; pathogens
This project Development of a universal device for analysis and cleaning of air conditioning in residential buildings is co-financed with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic within the TREND Programme. This project was funded under the National Recovery Plan from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Solution period: 01.01.2024 - 30.06.2026
Sources of funding: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic - 10th public competition - Programme for support of applied research, experimental development TREND, subprogramme 1
Identification: FW10010555
Original language: Czech
Principal Investigator: doc. Mgr. Monika Vítězová, Ph.D.
Unit: Section of Microbiology, Department of Experimental Biology