The COVID-19 engineering solutions that we provide mostly correspond to the HVAC systems . ASHRAE , OSHA and the CDC have all provided recommendations for in-room filtration , and we do our best to meet and exceed those goals . We assess current systems for inefficiencies and provide solutions to improve what is currently available .
So what steps do we take ?
1 . We typically start by assessing current systems and identify areas that can be harmful if not improved . We analyze existing air systems , outside dampers and their conditions / settings , types of existing filters and design pressure drop , existing AHYs with demand-controlled ventilation , current EMS settings and more .
2 . Once insufficiencies are identified , we recommend engineering solutions . These may include ensuring outside air ventilation airflow rate and controls meet current code requirements , improving central air and enhancing filtration to MERV-13 or highest level achievable and keeping systems for occupied buildings running longer hours to provide better ventilation flushing .
3 . Additionally , we may use neutralization and dilution tactics to mitigate the spread . Solutions for this include the use of an Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation system in each air handling unit and providing building operators with humidification and dehumidification systems and controls .
Students put faith in their school to keep them safe and healthy . There is no better way to provide that to students than to defer to the experts .
Over the past 30 years , P2S has worked on more than 2,000 education projects with 30 + higher education campuses . Every campus has unique goals and priorities . The engineering solutions outlined in this assessment are just a sliver of successful cases and tactics that we ’ ve utilized .