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Pressure Drop Considerations in Air Filtration

June 30, 2011

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…

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Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Facilities

June 30, 2011

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…

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Aerosol Treatment Chambers

June 30, 2011

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…

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Cleanrooms, Minimum Testing Criteria

June 30, 2011

(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…

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Dealing With Schools’ Ventilation Problems

June 30, 2011

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…

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The Purpose of Paint Arrestors

June 30, 2011

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…

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Pressure Drop and Electrical Cost Considerations in Filter Performance

June 30, 2011

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…

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Selecting Proper Air Filter Efficiencies for Commercial Buildings

June 30, 2011

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…

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Controlled Environments – Explained

June 30, 2011

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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