Air Filtration News & Trends

The DLX-N™ high output NEMA-4 ultraviolet fixture from UV Resources efficiently and affordably inactivates pathogens including the SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces and in airstreams. The dual, high-output UV-C fixture delivers the necessary germicidal dose to inactivate pathogens in virtually any airstream and its NEMA-4 outdoor rating makes installation possible on any exterior return, supply, or exhaust duct. The antimicrobial fixture can inactivate disease-causing agents, including the vir...

Hospitals across Southwestern Pennsylvania are using a variety of cutting-edge technology in the battle against COVID-19. Trying to disinfect facilities and keep staff and patients safe is a top priority for administrators and some hospitals are trying brand new methods that employ different kinds of science and technology. Monongahela Valley Hospital is using ultraviolet light to help kill the coronavirus. ultraviolet disinfection system In late December, Mon Valley Hospital introduced...

Health & Safety always has and continues to be of utmost importance. HTS announces that it is certified as a COR™ compliant organization and has received the IHSA – Certificate of Recognition (COR™).  Thank you to the Health & Safety department and all the employees for working together to achieve this certification.

100kW hydrogen fuel cell energy supply system was successfully developed at the Hydrogen Demonstration Center of Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC). It marks the company's other technical breakthrough in hydrogen application after hydrogen refueling station system integration and energy tank production.

As a countermeasure against Japan's increasingly hot summers, Panasonic has introduced to the market a cooling mist solution to create cool spaces in outdoor environments. The Silky Fine Mist is a super fine dry mist that does not feel wet to the touch. Also recently, this cooling mist solution has begun to go beyond simply relieving heat stress and is being utilized for various applications, such as to create unique spaces for art, entertainment, and exquisite guest rooms in hotels and spa res...

When is the last time users had the air ducts cleaned? If they can’t remember, it’s probably been too long. The air ducts should be cleaned every three to five years in addition to the yearly maintenance of the heating and cooling system. Not sure if it’s time for air duct cleaning? Following are showing that these 5 signs that the air ducts are due for a cleaning: Unexplained High Energy Bill Over the years the Indianapolis area has had a few heatwaves and arctic winds...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings and the architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, has opened its new, state-of-the-art Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, OK, offering world-class commercial and residential HVAC training. The first-of-its-kind 30,000 square-foot training facility features two large classrooms and two extensive training labs, offering remote and hands-on classes, including virtual reality training. Real-Life Experience The vi...

Tunnel ventilation systems are essential to the infrastructure of tunnels, which serve to connect people around Japan. Panasonic's solution is driven by a complex network of jet fans, electrostatic precipitators that clean the air, large exhaust fans, ventilation towers, and silencers. Together these components ventilate vehicle emissions, limit noise, and ensure a safe exit in case of fire. When driving through tunnels, they've probably seen what looks like a jet engine hanging from the ceilin...

RectorSeal, a globally renowned manufacturer of quality HVAC/R tools and accessories, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc., has announced its acquisition of TRUaire, to provide residential and commercial grilles, registers, and diffusers to its expanding product line, designed for professional contractors. Following an integration period, the combined organization will operate with a unified market approach, giving distributors access to RectorSeal and TRUaire products. As maj...

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini-split, is a splendid choice for a Calabasas home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and users can enjoy them all for years to come, if they maintain the system consistently.  As with any heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, users need to protect their investment. By neglecting regular maintenance, users will shorten the system’s life span and greatly reduce how well it functions, as Tassio T...

Recently the '2020 Forum on High-Quality Development of Listed Companies & Presentation Ceremony of the 22nd Golden Bull Awards for Listed Companies', hosted by China Securities Journal was held in Haikou, Hainan Province, China. Dongfang Electric Co. Ltd. won the Golden Bull CSR Award for Listed Companies.  

BioZone Scientific's residential, commercial, and healthcare products were independently tested for effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 by a third-party lab. In the test report titled, ‘SARS-CoV-2 Surrogate Inactivation by Ultraviolet Disinfection System from BioZone Scientific,’ the systems repeatedly delivered greater than 5-log inactivation (>99.999%) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in less than one second of exposure to BioZone Scientific ultraviolet disinfection systems. The testing wa...

Viessmann has created an air ventilation solution to combat the spread of COVID-19 in schools. The company’s unique new hybrid ventilation unit, the Vitovent 200-P, provides closed rooms with constant air circulation of filtered air. This greatly reduces the risk of occupants breathing in contaminated aerosols which can spread across indoor spaces and hang in the air for hours, especially in winter when windows are more likely to be closed and heating operating. The Vitovent 200-P counter...

The State of Texas has taken a proactive approach to health and wellness in preparation for the 2021 congressional session to begin. After a process of analyzing various purification technologies, the State of Texas selected Eagle Disinfection Group to provide its university validated technology as an enhanced layer of protection for elected officials in the Senate, House, staff and the local Austin community from the harmful effects of COVID-19 and other dangerous pathogens. Commercially lice...

Filti, an air filtration startup that produces nanofiber materials for face masks and HVAC filters, officially announced the launch of its new NF95 Respirator. The pre-certified NF95 Respirators are constructed using the company's state-of-the-art nanofiber technology and is proven to filter 95% of aerosolized, airborne particles - like COVID-19 - moving through the material. Unlike a traditional N95 mask, the nanofiber material mechanically filters out pollutants as opposed to electrostaticall...

BrainBox AI, the pioneer provider of autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for corporate and commercial real estate, is pleased to announce Houston-based Fortune Energy Partners as its first Master Systems Integrator, part of the company’s growing family of national and international commercial partners. BrainBox AI offers building owners a unique technology combining deep learning, cloud-based computing, and algorithms to support a self-operating building. Reduction Of Ener...

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems (CoolSys), parent to market-renowned refrigeration and HVAC service companies nationwide, has deployed several new technology initiatives to help combat global COVID-19 pandemic spread in recent months. Bipolar ionization Bipolar ionization is one of these technologies with the ability to create charged ions in the air to attach to airborne particles, increasing their size, and making them easier to trap with air filters. Scolari’s Food and Drug...

Roe Corporation, a privately held, real estate company, announces the launch of sales for what is believed to be the most sustainable condominium building ever built in New York City. Named, Charlotte of the Upper West Side, as a nod to the developer's daughter Charlotte and Generation Alpha, the nine-story ground-up was designed and engineered to exceed the energy and ventilation standards of the German-based Passive House Institute (www.phius.org). One of the first new residential buildings t...

Honeywell, a global front-runner in connected buildings, launched Honeywell Small and Medium Building Administrator powered by Honeywell Forge, an affordable and scalable building portfolio management system designed specifically for small- to medium-sized buildings. The Honeywell Small and Medium Building Administrator can save users up to 30% in facility energy costs, improve visibility into building portfolio performance, and help facility managers optimize occupant comfort, operational perf...

Honeywell announces a new airborne particle analyzer that uses artificial intelligence and cloud computing to enable HVAC service providers and environmental testing professionals to better inform home and building owners of the quantity and type of particles present in the air. Airborne particles, allergens and spores affect the quality of life for more than 400 million people worldwide – for example, poor indoor air quality has been found to cause allergic rhinitis, which Americans spen...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, is proud to announce that Sensata Technologies has joined the Carrier Alliance program and signed a strategic long-term agreement with Carrier. Sensata will supply a range of sensors and controls across Carrier's HVAC and Refrigeration portfolios. Sensata sensors and controls are IoT-enabled and offer enhanced digital insights and connectivity, helping to improve overall system perf...

Eurovent has released the first edition of the Eurovent Recommendation 14/6 – Interpretation of Regulation (EU) 2019/2018 and of Regulation (EU) 2019/2024. The recommendation provides the European Commission with industry input for the future guidelines accompanying Regulations (EU) 2019/2018 and (EU) 2024/2019. Eurovent Recommendation 14/6 The aim of this code of good practice is to provide the industry interpretation in regard of the Regulation (EU) 2019/2018 and of the Regulation 2019...

Facilio, a globally renowned AI-driven property operations & maintenance (O&M) platform, and Belimo (BELIMO Holding AG), a global market leader in HVAC field devices, have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the buildings industry, by delivering connected and sustainable environments. The joint solution unlocks real-time building operational data, improves asset life cycles, and drives new levels of efficiency. Transforming IoT data into operational insights Addressing the...

Registration is now open for the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Winter Conference, slated to take place from February 9th to February 11th, 2021. The convenient online format of the conference will allow for global participation with a group of the world’s renowned presenters delivering timely and useful industry content. 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Conference “ASHRAE’s Virtual Winter Conference will include three-days packed with learning and live discussions from top experts,” said 2020...

Molekule, the front-runner in reinventing air purification, announced that its award-winning Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO) air purification solutions will be distributed to consumers in the Korean market through an exclusive agreement with COSMO & COMPANY, Inc. Cosmo will oversee the distribution of Molekule products, including the award-winning Molekule Air Mini and Air Mini+, across numerous channels, including e-commerce, high-end retail department stores, and general electrical...

Carrier Corporation announced the company's first set of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals since becoming an independent company in April. Building on the company's vision to create solutions that matter for people and our planet, Carrier is targeting carbon neutrality across its operations by 2030. The company is also aiming to reduce its customers' carbon footprint by more than one gigaton, supported by a planned investment of more than $2 billion over the next 10 years towa...

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) to the health and welfare of building inhabitants. Insufficient air filtration and ventilation has proven to increase the risk of airborne viral transmission in closed spaces. While the need to improve IAQ has always been a public health priority, it is now an urgent necessity with far reaching economic and employment impacts. To ensure the safe operation of buildings, improvements to ventilation and air filtration...

Karl Reeves, CEO of Consolidated Elevator Industries announced that his company has taken their initial delivery of Delos air filtration systems.   Although one may only be in the cab for a few seconds, protecting commercial elevator passengers is one of the top priorities in the nationwide effort to keep buildings safe in the era of COVID-19.  That's why at Consolidated Elevator, they’ve identified air filtration as one of the first and most important ways to ensure the c...

PuriFi Labs, who creates whole-building air and surface purification systems, has announced the formation of its new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), comprised of prominent research experts and pioneers in the field of plasma physics. The SAB will help guide the company's journey toward cleaning indoor air of tested particulates, viruses, bacteria, odors, smoke, mold, ozone, and harmful chemicals. Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrati...

Facilio, a foremost AI-driven property operations & maintenance (O&M) platform, and Belimo, a global market front-runner in HVAC field devices, announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the buildings industry by delivering connected and sustainable environments. Addressing the growing need for efficient building operations, Facilio and Belimo will help real estate owners, operators, and service providers turn IoT data into operational insights and workflows to optimize building per...