SmartAir - AI-Controlled Ventilation System (REF:C-0056)
E&M InnoPortal Trial Project Ref. No.:

Overview

In Hong Kong, there are over 800 public toilets, many of which have mechanical ventilation systems that operate at full capacity during operating hours. To enhance energy efficiency and maintain the air quality at satisfactory level, the "SmartAir" system is designed to optimize the ventilation systems while ensuring that indoor air quality is upheld at satisfactory levels.

Problem Addressed

"SmartAir" has been deployed to manage the speeds and operational status of the ventilation system, which includes main ventilation fans, ceiling / wall fans, and floor blowers. The AI analyzes real-time and historical data regarding environmental conditions and occupancy levels to optimize the operation of ventilation system. As a result, the system helps maintain indoor air quality at satisfactory level while reducing energy consumption by preventing the fans from operating at full capacity continuously. This approach not only maintain air quality at satisfactory level but also contributes to energy savings.
Innovation

"SmartAir" adopts the AI technology, IoT sensors including IAQ sensor, people counting sensor and wet floor detection sensor to provide management control to the ventilation system. The AI model dynamically adjusts the fan speeds based on real-time and historical environmental and occupancy data, with the goals of maintain indoor air quality at satisfactory level and achieving energy savings. A local panel and web-based portal are provided for local and remote control and monitoring of the system.
Key Benefits
  • Maintain indoor air quality at satisfactory levels through the dynamic adjustment of ventilation systems using AI technology.
  • Optimized Energy Efficiency of Ventilation System
  • Remote Control and Monitoring of the Ventilation System through web portal platform
Patent and Award
  • Short-term Patent: Application is under processing
  • 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions HK (Gold Medal)
Project Reference

Tai Ho Road (Near Ferry Pier) Public Toilet