AdsorbAIR pressurization units are designed to maintain a G1 reactivity level within corrosive rooms, as defined by ANSI/ISA Standard S71.04-2013. In addition to AdsorbAIR, RecircAIR recirculation units are recommended for spaces that have high traffic levels, very dusty environments, or are critical to overall plant operation. The addition of recirculation allows reduced recovery times for increased contaminant levels due to entry into the pressurized space. The activated carbon media oxidizes airborne contaminants, breaking them down to harmless components.
In these uncertain times, protecting team members and customers from exposure to the COVID-19 virus is a priority for us all. The CDC recommends the following “guidelines” for airborne infection isolation rooms:
Minimum of 12 air changes per hour
Filter recirculated air with HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration – 99.97% efficiency @ 0.3 micron particle size
While conference rooms, control rooms, and lobbies are not medical isolation rooms, asymptomatic team members can release Coronavirus aerosol droplets that are extremely small and will remain airborne for a long duration. Room recirculation through HEPA filtration will remove these droplets, reducing airborne exposure duration and contamination on surfaces within the room.
Repurposing of our RecircAIR unit provides a cost effective option for Coronavirus protection. This requires temporarily mounting HEPA filter(s) within the carbon media section. Post-filters after the HEPA filter are not required. This provides protection for the following room volumes:
RecircAIR Model RCR-100
(1) Recirculation Fan rated for 1,000 cfm
12 air changes per hour for a total room volume of 5,000 cubic feet
RecircAIR Model RCR-200
(2) Recirculation Fans rated for 1,000 cfm each (2,000 cfm total)
12 air changes per hour for a total room volume of 10,000 cubic feet
Due to the MERV 8 and MERV 15 pre-filters, the HEPA filter will typically last for years and should not require replacement during this national health emergency. Once the threat of the Coronavirus has passed, the RecircAIR unit can then easily be repurposed to protect electrical spaces from corrosion related electronic failures by:
Relocating the RecircAIR unit to the protected electrical room
Removing the HEPA filter
Installing the carbon media modules and post-filters provided at the time of purchase
AIR is offering this as a cost effective solution to provide our customers with a means of protecting their team members with a product that also addresses their corrosion control needs in the future. A brochure of the RecircAIR unit is attached for your information. Contact us if you have any questions or would like more information.