Development of Mechanical Robot for Ducting Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning (MVAC) System

Abstract

ndoor Air Quality (IAQ) problem mostly comes from improper maintenance of ducting. Monitoring of ducting were not widely practices since the awareness to maintain it will need consideration of budget. This paper examines the development of mechanical robot that can moveable across ducting to monitor ducting condition. The device expected to collect data such as Temperature (°C),, Relative Humidity (RH), gas pollutant and picture inside ducting. The result from this kind of monitoring should be a guide for proper maintenance activity. It also can predict necessary time and duration for duct cleaning. In conclusion, the mechanical robot data analysis that captured from ducting will be compared to the IAQ standard to create safe indoor air to the user or building occupants.