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A Multiscale Fractal Model for Predicting the VOC Diffusion Coefficient of Fabric

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

Fabric is widely distributed indoors. Its porous structure results strong adsorption capacity for volatile organic compound (VOC). The secondary source effect caused by desorption can exacerbate indoor air pollution and prolong the pollution period. Fabrics play a significant role in the VOC mass transfer process indoors. VOC emission is mainly characterized by three characteristic parameters: the initial emittable concentration (C0), the diffusion coefficient (D) and the partition coefficient (K). In this paper, a new model for predicting the diffusion coefficient (D) of fabric is proposed. The model analyzed the multilayer anisotropic interlacing fiber structures comprehensively. A series of environmental chamber experiments were carried out to verify the correctness of the model. Three different types of fabrics (silk, cotton, and polyester) were selected as experimental samples, and formaldehyde was selected as the representative VOC gas. This paper provides a theoretical basis for the accurate prediction of indoor air quality and the design of appropriate control strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, ISHVAC 2019 - Volume 1
Subtitle of host publicationIndoor and Outdoor Environment
EditorsZhaojun Wang, Fang Wang, Peng Wang, Chao Shen, Jing Liu, Yingxin Zhu
PublisherSpringer
Pages1315-1323
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9789811395192
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event11th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, ISHVAC 2019 - Harbin, China
Duration: 12 Jul 201915 Jul 2019

Publication series

NameEnvironmental Science and Engineering
ISSN (Print)1863-5520
ISSN (Electronic)1863-5539

Conference

Conference11th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, ISHVAC 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHarbin
Period12/07/1915/07/19

Keywords

  • Diffusion coefficient
  • Fabric structure
  • Fractal theory
  • Indoor air quality
  • Volatile organic compound

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