By now, it’s well known that circulating outdoor air in buildings is safer than recirculating indoor air. That point was driven home by the pandemic. Problem is, it’s just not cost-effective. That may soon change. Purdue University engineers have proposed a system that combines new membrane technology with the latest HVAC systems to make 100% […]
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Purdue Engineers Discover Cooling Technology
Hiking gear fabric has cooling effect that may make your next smartwatch more comfortable Watch a video about this research on YouTube or read the full research paper here! As smartwatches become more powerful, they will generate more heat. To prevent burns or rashes, what if a material touching the skin could feel as cool […]
Expert: Swimming pool facilities water unlikely to spread coronavirus
WHAT: Pools across the U.S. are set to reopen in the coming weeks. If recommended chlorine levels are maintained as usual, the pools themselves should pose minimal risk of spreading the coronavirus to swimmers, says a Purdue University engineer who studies pool water decontamination. For indoor pools, the greater risks to coronavirus spread would include […]