| Title |
Arduino-based Air Quality Testing, Air Filtering and Disinfecting Device Design and Effectivity testing for Hospital Rooms |
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Authors |
Jude Positos, Princess Asimah Boransing, Kris Divino, Art Brian Escabarte, Geraldine Ridad |
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Publication date |
2017/10 |
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Journal |
International Journal of Trend in Research and Development (IJTRD) |
| Volume |
4 |
| Issue |
5 |
| Pages |
20-22 |
| Publisher |
International Journal of Trend in Research and Development (IJTRD) |
| Abstract |
Abstract— Establishing a therapeutic environment is one of
the most important responsibilities of a nurse especially in
hospital setting and this responsibility extends on keeping the
environment clear from pathogens, dust, debris, and other
pollutants. This study is conducted to design and test the
Arduino-based air filtering and disinfecting device prototype
and evaluate the air quality of the hospital rooms on selected
hospitals in Iligan City. The Operating Room, OR Major
Room, and OR OB Room were tested in these hospitals. The
device utilizes a pre-filter, HEPA filter, activated carbon
filters, germicidal lamp, Arduino Uno board, and a gas sensor.
The testing phase showed a decrease on the number of
colonies on the nutrient agar test which was conducted pre and
post filtering process as well as the accuracy of detecting
Environmental effluence.
Keywords— Arduino; Air Filtering Device; Air Quality Index
Air Disinfecting Device |
| Index terms / Keywords |
Arduino; Air Filtering Device; Air Quality Index Air Disinfecting Device |
| URL |
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Mindanao State
University - Iligan Institute of Technology