Jarek Kurnitski
Tallinn University of Technology
307 Papers
1K Citations
Jarek Kurnitski is an academic researcher from Tallinn University of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Ventilation (architecture) & Thermal comfort. The author has an hindex of 36, co-authored 270 publications. Previous affiliations of Jarek Kurnitski include Helsinki University of Technology & Aalto University.
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Papers
Performance of demand-controlled heat recovery ventilation systems with central and zonal control in a single-family house
Kätriin Onemar,Raimo Simson,Jarek Kurnitski +2 more
TL;DR: This study compares demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) strategies to a traditional constant airflow system in a single-family house, finding a 33% energy saving with dual-zone control and optimal heat recovery selection, while maintaining indoor air quality.
Comparative study of using periodic daily and long-term weather data for cooling system sizing and impact of thermal mass
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors analyzed the effect of building thermal mass on cooling performance and showed that the current method of cooling design did not significantly underestimate the thermal mass effect in buildings with heavy construction.
Energy Efficiency Measures: In Different Climates and in Architectural Competitions
Panu Mustakallio,Jarek Kurnitski +1 more
- 01 Jan 2013
TL;DR: It is discussed how energy performance targets can be included in the competition brief so that they will lead to integrated design from very first steps, but unnecessarily, complicated and detailed analyses can be avoided.
A quanta-independent approach for the assessment of strategies to reduce the risk of airborne infection.
Amar Aganovic,Jarek Kurnitski,Pawel Wargocki +2 more
TL;DR: This work defines a quanta-independent maximum absolute before-after difference in infection risk that is independent of quanta factors like viral load, physical activity, or the dose-response relationships and applies this method to compare the impact of relative humidity, ventilation rate and its effectiveness, filtering efficiency, and the use of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation on the infection risk.
Impinging jet duct diffuser ventilation effectiveness benchmarking with mixing ventilation in a mock-up classroom
Renate Jaanus,Sten Marc Teresk,Martin Kiil,Karl-Villem Võsa,Raimo Simson,Alo Mikola,Jarek Kurnitski +6 more
TL;DR: This study compares impinging jet duct diffuser ventilation with mixing ventilation in a mock-up classroom, finding that a 10° nozzle duct diffuser configuration achieves high ventilation effectiveness and draught control, but requires reduced airflow rates to avoid draught.