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Search Articles Mitigating Corrosion-Induced Hardware Failures in Data Centers using Air Filtration Technology May 14, 2025 Data and Energy  In the realm of web and social media, as well as cryptocurrency mining and online commerce, there is a growing need for data centers to store the vast amount of data supporting these online activities. Data…

Search Articles This is What the New Normal Looks Like for the Labor Market May 14, 2025 The labor market feels and looks quite different today than the frenzied beast we witnessed in 2021 and 2022. Its pace of expansion is slower and more sustainable, the imbalance between labor supply and demand has moderated significantly,…

Search Articles Achieving Truly Effective Air Filtration in Residential Applications May 14, 2025 As a young HVAC technician in the late 1970s, I often faced a curious contradiction. Customers who had purchased our “best” air cleaners were dissatisfied, complaining about dust still settling on furniture or visible particles floating in sunlit rooms. Despite their investment,…

07/10/2023 From: Todd McGrath, (ASHRAE) Chair SSPC 52.2 Subject: Correction Regarding the Terms “MERV 17-20” To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to address a common misunderstanding regarding the terms “MERV 17-20” and provide clarification to ensure accurate information is given. As the current Chair of SSPC 52.2, I believe it is important to…

Search Articles Clearing the Air for Indoor Farming: Air Quality, Air Filtration, and Odor Control September 28, 2022 Introduction The primary goal of indoor farming is to create a thriving environment for plants to grow healthy and strong. This goal is accomplished by giving everything the plant needs, including light and carbon dioxide (CO2) for…

Search Articles Beyer Introduces Air Ventilation Legislation as Monthly Jobs Report Shows More Americans Returning To In-Person Work September 28, 2022 Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who chairs Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, today announced the introduction of the Airborne Act, legislation that would incentivize non-residential building owners to conduct indoor air quality assessments (IAQ) and upgrade…

Search Articles The History of ASHRAE Standard 52.2 and NAFA May 27, 2022 Tom Ottney may be an unfamiliar name to some of you, but I was the NAFA President from 1996-1997. While in Toledo to represent Cambridge Air Filter Company I took the opportunity to join ASHRAE to find out how air filter testing…

Search Articles ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Vice-Chair Delivers “Back to School” Presentation May 27, 2022 On August 12, the Healthy Schools Network hosted a “Back to School” webinar on Energy Savings and Healthy Indoor Air. Dennis Knight, Vice-Chair of ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force, and Tracy Washington, Program Manager at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency served…

Search Articles COVID-19 and Air Filtration FAQs July 11, 2021 What you need to know about keeping you and your building safe As we all socially distance and stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some may be asking themselves what else can they do to ‘flatten the curve.’ While hand-washing and staying home remain the…

Search Articles NAFA Position Statement on ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force (ETF) Core Recommendations for Reducing Infectious Aerosol Exposure May 26, 2021 The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) is pleased to offer its’ support and feedback to ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force (ETF) for the outstanding document “Core Recommendations for Reducing Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure”. To complete…