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Field Research

Abboushi, B. K., E. Rodriguez-Feo Bermudez, J. Tuenge, and G. Arnold. 2025. “GUV Installations Demonstrate Effectiveness and Exposure Safety in Field Settings.” Environmental Science & Technology 59 (17): 8640–8650. PNNL-SA-202674. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.4c10774

Technology Evaluation

Keene, K., A. Orman, J. Tuenge, M. McNulty, and G. Arnold. 2026. “Laboratory Testing of Portable Air Cleaner Products for Energy Efficiency and Clean Air Performance at Various Fan Settings.” PNNL-38694.

Tuenge, J., G. Arnold, M. Axelson, and E. Rodriguez-Feo Bermudez. 2024. Radiometric Testing of Germicidal UV Products, Round 2: Upper-Room Luminaires (CALiPER Report). https://doi.org/10.2172/2476236

Tuenge, J., G. Arnold, M. Axelson, and J. Tan. 2023. Radiometric Testing of Germicidal UV Products, Round 1: UV-C Towers and Whole-Room Luminaires (CALiPER Full Report). https://doi.org/10.2172/2282860

Tuenge, J., G. Arnold, M. Axelson, and J. Tan. 2023. Radiometric Testing of Germicidal UV Products, Round 1: UV-C Towers and Whole-Room Luminaires (CALiPER Summary Report). https://doi.org/10.2172/2282859 

Design and Measurement

Holland, V., B. Abboushi, E. Rodriguez-Feo Bermudez, J. Tuenge, A. Johnson, S. Shorno, E. Blatchley, III, and G. Arnold. In Press. “Evaluating Tools for Predicting and Measuring Radiometric Performance of Germicidal Ultraviolet Systems.” Photochemistry and Photobiology. 

Techno-Economic and Energy Analysis

Faulkner, C. A., C. N. Mouchref, B. K. Abboushi, M. K. McNulty, T. Salsbury, B. C. Singer, M. D. Sohn, and G. E. Arnold. 2026. “Analysis of Strategies to Meet ASHRAE S241 Infectious Aerosol Control Targets by Space Type and Region Using EnergyPlus™ Simulations.” Building and Environment 287. PNNL-SA-211721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113875

Faulkner, C. A., T. Salsbury, B. K. Abboushi, C. N. Mouchref, B. C. Singer, M. D. Sohn, and G. E. Arnold. 2024. “Comparison of Effectiveness and Energy Use of Airborne Pathogen Mitigation Measures to Meet Clean Air Targets in Office Buildings.” Building and Environment 257. PNNL-SA-193005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111466

Abboushi, B., G. Arnold, J. Tuenge, T. Salsbury, J. DeGraw, and E. Nardell. 2022. “Energy Implications of Using Upper Room Germicidal Ultraviolet Radiation and HVAC Strategies to Combat SARS-CoV-2.” 2022 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Pacific Grove, USA. 

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