Air Filtration Articles
Pressure Drop Considerations in Air Filtration
We’ve always known that providing good air filtration to a building had many benefits from providing a cleaner healthier environment to protecting equipment, fixtures and…
Read MoreBiosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Facilities
Biosafety Level 3 is applicable to clinical, diagnostic, teaching, research, or production facilities in which work is done with indigenous or exotic agents which may cause…
Read MoreAerosol Treatment Chambers
While the largest amount of filtration business in a healthcare facility is typically found within the air handling system, there are many unique applications where…
Read MoreCleanrooms, Minimum Testing Criteria
(Ed. Note: The largest number of cleanrooms is divided between the semi-conductor industry, driven by increased yield (or decreased cull rates), and the pharmaceutical/ medical…
Read MoreDealing With Schools’ Ventilation Problems
Officials at Keefe Technical School upgraded filter efficiency and found out the improvement keeps the ductwork clean while operating the heating and cooling coils at…
Read MoreThe Purpose of Paint Arrestors
It does sound “green” to say overspray collectors keep the environment cleaner, but let’s face facts; keeping the exhaust stack and fan free of overspray…
Read MorePressure Drop and Electrical Cost Considerations in Filter Performance
Running a filter to the final manufacturer’s recommended pressure reading could mean you are squeezing every last penny of cost from the filter. It could…
Read MoreSelecting Proper Air Filter Efficiencies for Commercial Buildings
Introduction The information provided here is intended to assist those responsible for making technical decisions to improve air filtration in commercial buildings. These would include…
Read MoreControlled Environments – Explained
When someone mentions a “controlled environment” most people think of a cleanroom or operating room. In actuality, there are 15 general categories of controlled environments1…
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