Proceeding of the Faculty of technical Sciences, Novi Sad

Mechanical Engineering

Vol. 41 No. 05 (2026): Proceedings of the Faculty of Technical Sciences

Maintaining Indoor Environmental Quality in Rooms with Resin-Based and UV 3D Printing – VOC Emissions and Ventilation Strategies

  • Теодора Рашковић
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24867/35AM01Raskovic
Submitted
April 17, 2026
Published
2026-05-12

Abstract

In the introductory part, based on previous studies and values obtained through experiments, concentrations of volatile organic compounds are adopted, followed by a comparative analysis with the results of the conducted experiment. The study focuses on a school classroom equipped with three mSLA printers. The aim of the research is to summarize the curing conditions and their impact on the properties and air quality within the room. During the experiment, SEN55 and SCD41 sensors were used to measure pollution concentrations. The conclusion provides recommendations and measures for establishing and maintaining air quality in the room, as well as directions for future research.

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