A science-based approach to selecting air filters

Posted on 15/05/2013 by Camfil Farr

Article by Steve Devine, Sean O’Reilly, Andy Stillo, and Don Thornburg

This useful article provides an overview of science-based factors to consider when selecting HEPA filters. Understanding the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and the material compatibility of HEPA filters is essential for engineers and end users seeking to optimise filter selection for performance reliability and sustainability. In order to give the reader a basic understanding of how filters work, it is essential that the principles of filtration are clearly defined.

Optimising the filter selection is crucial to maximising filter life and energy savings. Filter selection and optimisation software allows facility operators to select filters based on scientific data. The result is verified savings in the hundreds of thousands of pounds per year on HVAC filters with little or no capital investment.

Find out how to maximise clean indoor air quality in your buildings by calling (0)1706 238000 or email filtersales@camfil.co.uk

Camfil’s CREO software will help you understand:

Clean room theory and design
Human particle generation calculations
LCC (Life Cycle Cost) calculations
Steady state condition calculations for various designs
Air handling system design specific to the selection of air filters
Latest and historic clean room standards.

The CREO manual & software development was driven by Sean O’Reilly, Camfil’s Global Director for the Clean room segment, with support from a team of internal experts in Camfil corporate R&D & marketing in Sweden, Malaysia & the USA. These tools along with another recently published booklet named, “Life Sciences Industry Insights” demonstrate Camfil’s world-renowned expertise in air filtration applications for cleanroom environments.

Click to download the “CREO,Clean Room Design & Energy Optimisation manual” or download it from Camfil’s web site.

The Camfil Group is a world leader in the development and production of air filters and clean air solutions. With 50 years of experience in air filtration products and solutions, Camfil delivers value to customers all over the world while contributing to something essential to everyone – clean air for health, well-being and performance.

Download Smartphone App for air filtration info on the go

Posted on 22/04/2013 by Camfil Farr

Specifiers of air filtration equipment can now access a complete file archive of information on the move following the launch of a smartphone app from Camfil.

Download the FREE Camfil app to your phone or tablet device today.

The app means that customers, specifiers, designers and contractors involved in can access a complete file archive of product information on Camfil air filters. We have launched the new SmartPhone app to make the complete file archive available to businesses on the move. We are the world’s leading manufacturer of air filtration solutions, supplying products to users of air handling units (AHUs) in commercial and industrial buildings including hospitals, retail and offices, schools, universities and museums. Examples of files in our archive are:

Product datasheets
Test reports
Sector brochures and catalogues
Quality and accreditation certificates and awards
Sector and product case studies

Smartphone users can access the file archive wherever they are and choose to have the app synchronise the files to their smartphone device giving them access to the files even when offline.

Camfil UK, the world leader in providing air filtration solutions for maintaining healthy and comfortable indoor environments,

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Supreme Court may force Government to act on air pollution

Posted on 14/03/2013 by Camfil Farr

A case brought against the government to force it to take action on air quality was heard by the UK Supreme Court of Justice in London last week on March 7. The UK’s air-quality plans on nitrogen dioxide were challenged by campaign group ClientEarth in the Supreme Court.

Indoor air quality London

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Defra faced accusations from environmental campaigners ClientEarth that it has failed to put sufficient measures in place to comply with EU air pollution limits at the day-long appeal hearing. ClientEarth said it was “hopeful” of a judgement before Easter after its air quality case against Defra (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) was heard.

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