FARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide
Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) has commissioned a study into
elevator airflow, how it affects the risk of transmission of the
COVID-19 virus among passengers, and how to mitigate those risks
through science-based safety protocols. Otis is the world's leading
company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and
service.
The study will be led by Dr. Qingyan
(Yan) Chen, the James G. Dwyer Professor of Mechanical
Engineering at Purdue, who is widely
recognized for his research into the spread of infectious disease
through indoor air systems – and how to prevent it.
"Since the start of this pandemic, we have been providing
essential services for our customers and developing innovative
solutions to address their challenges, including passenger safety
concerns," said Robin Fiala, Vice
President, Otis Marketing & Sales. "This study will build on
our efforts to advance industry safety protocols and enable us to
help our customers make more informed, science-based decisions
about how to keep their tenants safe."
Dr. Chen, who is also Editor in Chief of the scientific journal
Building and Environment, uses sophisticated 3D modeling in his
research, which currently focuses on indoor environments, aircraft
cabins, and energy-efficient, healthy, and sustainable building
design and analysis. He has published three books and over 470
journal and conference papers and has been invited to deliver more
than 170 lectures internationally. He previously served as
Principal Director of the Federal Aviation Administration's Center
of Excellence (COE) for Airliner Cabin Environment Research.
"My team and I are looking forward to conducting this study to
help the industry and riding public better understand the
likelihood of COVID-19 transmission in an elevator environment as
compared to other everyday activities, like shopping at a grocery
store or eating at a restaurant," said Dr. Chen. "Using
state-of-the-art research techniques, we will also be able to
scientifically validate preferred methods of mitigating passenger
risks associated with the virus."
About Otis
Built on a legacy of innovation, Otis was
founded in 1853 after Elisha Otis
invented the elevator safety brake, giving rise to the modern city,
transforming how people live and work, and revolutionizing
architecture itself. Today, we are the world's leading company for
elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service. We
move 2 billion people a day and maintain more than 2 million
customer units worldwide, the industry's largest maintenance
portfolio. We can be found in many of the world's most recognizable
buildings, as well as the busiest transportation hubs and retail
centers – we are everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered
in Connecticut, USA, Otis is
69,000 people strong, including 40,000 field professionals, all
committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and
passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. To
learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn,
Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @OtisElevatorCo.
Contact:
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Ray
Hernandez
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+1-860-674-3029
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Ray.Hernandez@otis.com
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