Carbon dioxide sensor can lower energy use, reduce utility costs
Summary
They have developed a sensor to help control and cut down on energy consumption through heating and ventilation systems, particularly those used in large office and hospitality industry buildings. " Rhoads and his team have developed a lower-cost, lower-energy carbon dioxide sensor that could change the way energy is used to heat, cool and ventilate large buildings and eventually homes. " Rhoads said the Purdue sensor also helps address privacy concerns about using camera technology for detecting when someone enters and leaves a room. For more information on licensing a Purdue innovation, contact Will Buchanan of the Office of Technology Commercialization at wdbuchanan@prf.org and mention track code 2020-RHOA-68738. The office recently moved into the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration in Discovery Park District, adjacent to the Purdue campus.