Comprehensive Review on the Relationship between Duct Cleanliness and Airborne Contaminants

Authors

  • Mohd Arif Rosli Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
  • Muhamad Shahril Mohd Abdullah Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
  • Azian Hariri Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Amir Abdullah Muhamad Damanhuri Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Berkah Fajar Tamtama Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitas Diponegoro Semarang, Jl. Prof. Sudharto, SH, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Indonesia
  • Nor Mohd Razif Noraini Consultation, Research and Development Department, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.115.2.6169

Keywords:

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), duct, airborne, contaminant

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and air duct cleanliness, addressing the rising concern for human well-being. Airborne contaminants like dust, mold, and bacteria are identified as significant threats to IAQ, with potential health consequences. The study will also explore the several established safety and health guidelines and duct characteristics that influenced IAQ. Consequently, the primary research goal is to examine the relationship between duct cleanliness and airborne contaminants in the building environment and determine whether air duct cleaning effectively reduces these contaminants. By thoroughly reviewing studies and established standards, we examine IAQ contaminants and explore the effects of duct cleaning, along with its potential health advantages. Findings emphasize duct cleaning's potential to enhance IAQ, reduce exposure to pollutants, and its importance for building owners, facility managers, and stakeholders in safeguarding occupants' health and comfort.

Author Biographies

Mohd Arif Rosli, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

mohdarif@uthm.edu.my

Muhamad Shahril Mohd Abdullah, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

gn220025@student.uthm.edu.my

Azian Hariri, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

azian@uthm.edu.my

Amir Abdullah Muhamad Damanhuri, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

amir.abdullah@utem.edu.my

Berkah Fajar Tamtama, Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitas Diponegoro Semarang, Jl. Prof. Sudharto, SH, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Indonesia

berkahfajar@undip.ac.id

Nor Mohd Razif Noraini, Consultation, Research and Development Department, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Malaysia

nor.mohd.razif@niosh.com.my

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Published

2024-03-30

How to Cite

Mohd Arif Rosli, Muhamad Shahril Mohd Abdullah, Azian Hariri, Amir Abdullah Muhamad Damanhuri, Berkah Fajar Tamtama, & Nor Mohd Razif Noraini. (2024). Comprehensive Review on the Relationship between Duct Cleanliness and Airborne Contaminants. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 115(2), 61–69. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.115.2.6169

Issue

Vol. 115 No. 2: March (2024)

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