Analysis of Air Pollution Mitigation Using Plant-Based Filters: Comparative Evaluation of Blocking, Parallel, and Zigzag Panel Arrangements

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CFD Analysis; Plant-Based Air Filtration; PM10 Reduction; Zigzag Configuration; Air Pollution Mitigation

Abstract

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) investigation of air pollution mitigation using plant-based filtration panels for three different configurations namely blocking, parallel, and zigzag are considered in this present work. The objective of the present work is to evaluate the influence of air inlet velocity on airflow behavior and PM₁₀ particle reduction efficiency within a controlled chamber environment. CFD simulations were performed in ANSYS Fluent using the k–ε turbulence model, considering air as an incompressible fluid and PM₁₀ as a discrete particulate phase under steady-state conditions. It was found that air velocity inside the chamber and at the outlet increased proportionally with inlet velocity for all configurations. It was also found that among the three, the zigzag configuration exhibited superior performance, achieving the highest air velocity uniformity and the lowest PM₁₀ outlet concentration due to enhanced turbulence, greater contact surface area, and extended particle residence time. In contrast, the blocking configuration showed poor performance due to stagnation zones and restricted airflow. The findings indicate that optimizing the geometric arrangement of plant panels significantly improves particulate matter capture efficiency and airflow distribution. Hence, zigzag plant panel configuration offers the most effective, sustainable, and aerodynamically optimized strategy for urban air purification systems and green infrastructure applications.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mukesh Kumar Ahirwar
AU  - Sachin Kumar Nikam
AU  - V. N. Bartaria
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/08/31
TI  - Analysis of Air Pollution Mitigation Using Plant-Based Filters: Comparative Evaluation of Blocking, Parallel, and Zigzag Panel Arrangements
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Design, Manufacturing, and Sustainable Energy Systems (ICADMSES 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 17
EP  - 26
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-750-7_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-750-7_3
ID  - Ahirwar2026
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