HVAC / HEPA / ULPA
ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force takes on the complicated case of HVAC filtration in a COVID-19 world
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) formed an Epidemic Task Force (ETF) in March 2020. The aim of the group is to provide building designers and …
Forget self-cleaning, let’s desiccate this virus
Hydrophobicity occurs on the leaves of many plants in nature and is often referred to as “The Lotus Effect,” carrying out a self-cleaning function by preventing the penetration of water …
Nanocoating technology prevents SARS-CoV-2 in HVAC systems
A new nanocoating from Curran Biotech, based in Houston, Texas, professes to effectively and cheaply stop the spread and lingering impacts of the SARS-CoV-2 virus when applied to the filter …
High-efficiency filtration goes mainstream
Air filters are rated for how effective they are at removing a range of particles – from very small particles to larger particles that are visible to the human eye. …
High-efficiency filters and laminar air flow systems needed in the battle against COVID-19
At the time of this writing, 800,000 people around the world have died from COVID-19. There have been 22 million reported infections. There is growing evidence that small aerosols are …