Smart Ventilation and Air-Quality Improvement for Plant 4 & 5
Problem Overview
Ventilation in Plant 4 and Plant 5 is inadequate, potentially resulting in heat build-up, poor air circulation and reduced workplace comfort. Without continuous environmental data, it is difficult to identify hotspots or optimize ventilation effectiveness. The challenge is to assess airflow and environmental conditions and develop an energy-conscious ventilation solution with measurable improvement in workplace conditions.
Industrial Context & Background
EHS / HVAC / Industrial IoT / Energy Efficiency
Technical Requirements
1) Assess Plant 4/5 layout and heat/airflow sources
2) Continuous or representative environmental sensing
3) Practical retrofit solution
4) Avoid interference with production
5) Energy-efficient operation
6) Dashboard/trend data where digitized
Suggested Technology Stack: Temperature/Airflow/Air-Quality Sensors; IoT; CFD optional; HVAC/Ventilation Design; Analytics
Expected Solution & Prototype
1) Baseline and post-solution temperature/airflow/air-quality parameters measured
2) Hotspot locations identified
3) Air-change/airflow improvement quantified where applicable
4) Employee work-zone exposure/comfort indicators compared
5) Ventilation energy consumption monitored
6) Demonstrated environmental improvement in selected pilot area
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