TABLE II.
List of different scenarios simulated in this study.
| Objective | Fan speed (m/s) | Cougha direction | Number of persons coughing | Temperature (°C) | Relative humidity (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Effect of the fan speed | 0.00 | Normal | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Scenario 2 | 0.25 | Normal | ||||
| Scenario 3 | 0.50 | Normal | ||||
| Scenario 4 | Effect of the number of persons inside the elevator | 0.25 | Normal | 2 | 30 | 30 |
| Scenario 5 | Normal | 3 | ||||
| Scenario 6 | Effect of the direction of cough | 0.00 | 30° to normal | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Scenario 7 | 60° to normal | |||||
| Scenario 8 | Effect of temperature | 0.25 | Normal | 1 | 40 | 30 |
| Scenario 9 | Normal | 50 | ||||
| Scenario 10 | Effect of relative humidity | 0.25 | Normal | 1 | 30 | 50 |
| Scenario 11 | Normal | 70 |
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Normal direction means that the cough is aligned along the Y direction as shown in Fig. 1. In all cases, the direction of cough is horizontal (in the XY plane).