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SchoolVent: Revolutionizing Energy-Efficient Ventilation for Schools and Daycare Centers
An Innovative Ventilation System for Healthier Learning Environments
VFA Solutions, the developer of ASPRA technology, participated in the SchoolVent project to develop and test an advanced ventilation system for schools and daycare centers. This groundbreaking system achieves up to 80% energy savings in cooling and filtering while ensuring Class A indoor air quality through state-of-the-art air purification and smart monitoring technology.
In collaboration with TNO Science & Industry and Lucam B.V., VFA Solutions successfully completed the project as part of the Top Consortium Knowledge and Innovation (TKI) Urban Energy initiative. The result is a cost-efficient and scalable ventilation system that enhances indoor air quality while significantly reducing operational costs.
About the Project
Schools and daycare centers often struggle with high energy costs for cooling and air filtration while ensuring a healthy indoor environment for students and staff. Traditional ventilation systems require significant energy consumption and maintenance, making sustainable solutions critical for long-term efficiency.
The SchoolVent project, developed by VFA Solutions in collaboration with TNO Science & Industry and Lucam B.V., introduced an innovative low-energy ventilation system tailored for educational facilities. This system integrates advanced cooling, filtration, and smart monitoring to optimize indoor air quality while significantly reducing energy consumption. By achieving an 80% reduction in energy costs and maintaining a Class A indoor environment, SchoolVent presents a scalable, cost-effective solution for schools, daycare centers, and offices.
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Summary
1. Problem
High energy costs for cooling and filtering in schools and daycare centers
2. Solution
Developed a low-energy ventilation system with cooling, filtering, and smart monitoring
3. Result
Achieved up to 80% energy savings while ensuring Class A air quality standards
Highlights
Achieved 40–80% energy reduction in existing schools
Electrostatic filter module ensures 90–95% PM2.5 removal
Smart sensors monitor CO₂, humidity, temperature, and PM2.5
One air handling unit supports 4–5 classrooms
Detailed Approach
Problem Description
Schools and daycare centers often face high energy costs for cooling and filtering the air while striving to maintain a healthy indoor environment. Traditional renovation solutions require substantial energy input, making them unsustainable and costly in the long run.
Ensuring Class A indoor air quality is critical for the health and productivity of children and staff. However, many existing ventilation systems fail to maintain optimal air quality while keeping operational costs low. The challenge was to develop a highly efficient, low-energy ventilation system that could provide effective air purification while significantly reducing energy consumption.
The Solution
VFA Solutions introduced an advanced ventilation system integrating state-of-the-art cooling, filtration, and air monitoring technologies. The system incorporates the VFA ASPRA electrostatic filter module, capable of processing 10,000 m³/h, which reduces pressure drop by 80% while removing 90–95% of PM2.5 particles.
To maintain a Class A indoor environment, smart sensors were installed to continuously monitor CO₂ levels, temperature, humidity, and particulate concentrations. The system also utilizes dew point cooling and heat recovery, ensuring maximum energy efficiency. A single air handling unit is designed to serve 4–5 classrooms, making the solution scalable and highly cost-effective.
The Result
The SchoolVent project successfully reduced energy consumption by 40–80% in existing schools. Air-conditioned classrooms equipped with ASPRA technology showed a 70–96% reduction in PM2.5 concentrations, significantly improving indoor air quality and comfort.
The VFA ASPRA filter module exceeded E10 filter standards at normal airflow rates and reached E11 specifications at lower rates, providing exceptional air purification with minimal energy consumption. These advancements demonstrate that the SchoolVent system is a sustainable and scalable solution for energy-efficient, healthy indoor environments in schools, offices, and beyond.
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