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Particle Reduction
• The bi-polar process causes oppositely charged ions to attract to
particles as well as particles attracting to each other.
• This will cause particles to decay out of the breathing range much
faster than they ordinarily would.
• The particles are displaced from the breathing range by the
ionization process. The particles that get to the HVAC filters will still
do so, but the filter will operate more efficiently since it will trap these
now larger particles.
• The particles that are generated from the floor that ordinarily never
make to filters are decayed back to floor and stay out of the
breathing range.
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VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Control
• VOC’s are made up of complex chains of hydrocarbons.
• VOC’s are typically off gasses from many sources including, building
materials, furnishings, people and their activities, combustion sources,
chemical storage, etc.
• VOC’s and CO2 levels are the reason outside air is required to be introduced
into buildings, to control these elements by diluting them.
• VOC’s commonly cause odors and irritations and can cause a sick building
syndrome situation.
• Bi-polar ionization interacts with the hydrocarbon chain and breaks down it’s
structure, turning something complex and irritating or toxic into simple
elements like CO2 and H2O
• The VOC isn’t diluted or masked but is broken down and eliminated.
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Micro-Organisms (Bacteria, Viruses, Molds)
• These are living organisms that are detrimental to health.
• Like all living organisms they need food and water and seek to
reproduce and spread.
• Bi-Polar ions interact with oppositely charged elements and strip
hydrogen molecules from micro-organisms.
• This make the cell unable to split and divide and reproduce.
• This will reduce bacteria colony forming units and reduce mold spore
counts.
• The effect can be both preventative and curative.
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Energy Conservation
• AtmosAir system use little energy (the 500F with a 10,000 cfm capacity only
uses 45 watts) and also do not restrict airflow or cause meaningful static
pressure drop in a duct system.
• In a study of existing buildings by Aircuity Inc, who manufacturers air testing
equipment, 54% were over-ventilated to ASHRAE 62 during occupied hours
and 76% during non-occupied hours.
• Also the ASHRAE IAQ procedure allows for engineered systems where O/A
can go below the standard 62 ventilation rate if air purification is included.
• Not only will lowering outside air effect operating costs but tonnage load as
well when designing a new system.
• Less outside air also mean less introduction of particles and spores and
odorous elements from outside the building.
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Static Electricity Control
• Bi-Polar Ions because the end result is a balance of negative and
positive charges neutralize static charges.
• This can range from annoying static shocks in winter to critical
control in a manufacturing environment.
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