The Science

SANITIZED MAKE-UP AIR

Make Up air is the fresh outside air that is introduced into a building through a mechanical system. This is essential to the proper balance and function of the HVAC system since there are exhaust systems which are constantly removing air from places such as bathrooms, kitchens, etc. In addition to balancing the air pressure, […]

CLEANING / REMEDIATION PROTOCOL CHANGES

Cleaning commercial and residential spaces has traditionally been driven by visual factors. When dirt is removed or a soiled material is cleaned, it is easy to perceive the impact. However, the cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces to eliminate harmful pathogens creates a unique set of challenges. The chemicals used to keep these surfaces clean and […]

SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES

The HVAC industry has used mechanical and electrical sensors to measure temperature, humidity, pressure, and airflow for a very long time. These measurements provide critical inputs to control the systems that maintain the comfort in a building. However, they do not provide the insight needed to understand the quality of the air from a cleanliness […]

AIR SANITATION

Air is an essential requirement for life, but what about when that air contains harmful pathogens? The concept of sanitizing the air is essentially rendering microbes such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria harmless. This can be accomplished in various ways including Ultraviolet Germicidal light, Ozone oxidation, or chemical cleansing such as chlorine. When considering the […]

GAS PHASE

Everyone knows that there are invisible gasses that are in the air. In some cases these gasses can be a nuisance such as a foul odor, and in other cases they can be harmful such as VOCs or Carbon Monoxide. To remove the unwanted gasses from the air, there are special “Gas Phase” filters which […]

LOCALIZED HEPA FILTRATION

When you need clean air, HEPA filtration is the gold standard for providing that. Through the use of incredibly sophisticated filtration materials, these filters can remove practically all of the particles from the air that moves through it. Typically to achieve HEPA levels of filtration, a buildings heating and air conditioning system would need to […]