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N E W S M A G A Z I N E F R O M CAMFIL N O .
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1/ 2011
Is clean air a human right? 3
The dangers of air pollution
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On the road for cleaner air and better filtration
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EN 779:2011 – a step in the right direction
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Keep the city out with City-Flo XL
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90,000 Hi-Flo XL to save 10 GWh in Norway 13
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We’re on a roll … Camfil Farr’s new mobile lab and
Clean air for life
exhibition is now wheeling around
Several articles in this issue touch upon air pollution
highways and major cities
and how it causes harm to humans and impacts the
in Central and Southern
air we breathe indoors. In the months to come we
Europe, the British Isles
will be talking even more about the importance of
and Scandinavia. The trailer
clean air, demonstrating how to get it, and explain-
truck could be in your area
ing the benefits for people, policy-makers and
right now, and if you haven’t
industry alike. The new mobile exhibition will help us
seen it yet, it will be hard
reach and educate people for this purpose.
to miss when you do. This
Clean air for life starts with good ventilation
unique 16-metre-long “roll-
and effective and sustainable filtration solutions. It
ing exhibit” is an impressive
continues with public awareness of key steps that
sight. The message displayed
can be taken to maintain a healthy indoor environ-
on the trailer is even more
ment and prevent exposure to air pollutants. When
striking. It boldly asks if clean
filtration gives us better control over the indoor
air should be a human right.
environment of our homes, offices, hotels, shop-
Do people have a right to clean air? We think so. Clean air is one of the most essential prod-
ping centres, schools, and other buildings, we are healthier, feel better and perform more effectively. Clean air for health, well-being and productivity – this is our goal.
ucts on the planet and we deliver it all over the world, along with value to
Pleasant reading!
our customers. The new mobile exhibition – described inside and on our website – is one way to raise market and public awareness about the importance of
Alan O’Connell
clean air and high indoor air quality. We launched
President and CEO
the campaign “at home” in Europe, but the message is global and relevant to all human beings. Keep in mind that we breathe around 25,000 litres (6,600 gallons) of air a day and we should be as careful about our air as our food and drink.
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The dangers of air pollution The case for taking stronger measures
released earlier this year that underscore “the
to reduce air pollution is becoming
importance of having an effective air-pollution
clearer everyday as the media and
policy for the benefit of health.”
the medical community spell out the dangers of exposure to air pollution.
U.S. EPA
Pollutants such as airborne particu-
The first is the “The Benefits and Costs of the
late matter and ground-level ozone
Clear Air Act from 1990 to 2020”, released
are increasing mortality and hospital
by the US Environmental Protection Authority
admissions due to respiratory and
(EPA). This report shows that the health ben-
cardiovascular disease.
efits greatly exceed the costs of implementing
Scientists also say that air pollution triggers more heart attacks than using cocaine and poses the same high risk of sparking a heart attack as alcohol, coffee and physical exertion. Findings also suggest that population-wide factors like polluted air should be taken more seriously when looking at heart risks. Exposure to traffic poses one of the highest risks since it has the greatest population effect as more people are exposed to it. Los Angeles is an example. Here, doctors are studying asthma and other breathing problems that can plague American teens living and learning near the city’s vast network of freeways – problems that can follow them throughout life and affect their lung growth. Even healthy people can develop arrhythmias with acute exposure to air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter – tiny airborne grains that can be drawn deeply into the lungs.
Three recent reports A recent editorial in “The Lancet”, titled “A breath of fresh air please”, stated that “regulatory efforts to curb air pollution on a local, domestic, and global scale need to be rigorously implemented, enforced, and enhanced. Governments, as public servants, have the duty and responsibility to protect the health of their citizens.” The editorial cites three reports
clean-air protection by quantifying the number of health-related events preventable as a result of the Act. The numbers estimated for the year 2020 are dramatic: not only will existing regulations save USD 2 trillion (about EUR 1.4 trillion) in health costs; it is also estimated that they will save about 230,000 lives and prevent 200,000 heart attacks, 2.4 million asthma attacks, and 17 million lost working days.
Aphekom The second report is the three-year Aphekom research study that was sponsored by the European Commission and coordinated by the French Institute of Public Health Surveillance. In the project, air pollution was surveyed in 25 cities in 12 EU countries, where 39 million people live. Curbing air pollution in European cities could save 19,000 lives per year, add almost two years to local life expectancy and save EUR 31.5 billion (USD 43.4 billion) in health costs and work absenteeism, according to the probe. Particle-value limits are already being exceeded in various EU member states and a scheduled revision of present regulations in 2013 is considered a welcome act. Of all the cities studied, Stockholm was the only one found to be below the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended level of fine particulate pollution (10μg/m3). >>>
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Protecting production Global demand is increasing for smaller, more powerful electronics and more advanced displays. Micronic Mydata, a Swedish high-tech company engaged in the development, manufacture and mar-
photo: Getty images
keting of production equipment to the electronics
Hasselt University The third is an analysis of 36 studies performed by Hasselt University in Belgium showing that air pollution is also an important trigger for heart attacks. On an individual level, the effect of air pollution is small (5%), but at the population level, air pollution is an important factor in initiating heart attach triggers, such as physical exertion, alcohol and coffee.
Killing several million On a global scale, WHO estimates that at least 2 million people suffer premature deaths globally each year because of the health effects caused by a lack of clean air. These deaths vary from region to region. In Asia alone, for example, a report published last year found that air pollution in many Asian cities exceeds WHO’s air quality guidelines and that toxic cocktails of pollutants cause 530,000 premature deaths a year.
Efficient filtration solutions exist to clean air and protect people but few are aware of the benefits of clean air for productivity or controlling costs.
term, the problem is often overlooked. This outdoor pollution, which seeps into our homes and buildings, can easily contribute to indoor pollution.
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process of semiconductor manufacturing. Gigapleat is a pleated carbon filter recognized and airborne molecular contaminants in sensitive manufacturing environments.
sick leave rates at workplaces and associated medical expenses, as well as boost workplace productivity, as documented in studies.
Our right to clean air At Camfil Farr we believe there is a need to increase general awareness of air pollution and to put Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) on the political agenda. IAQ should be a public health concern. For example, vulnerable individuals who live near roads, where air pollution from traffic is a serious health risk, should fight for their right to
More TDI-free dreams
breathe cleaner air. Doctors could be their vocal
A few years ago, Sleepyhead (Auckland, New
allies in this struggle.
Zealand), a leader in bed manufacturing and bed-
We need to pay attention to the importance
ding technology, installed a large Camfil Farr carbon filter to remove all traces of the toxic gas toluene di-isocyanate (TDI) from the company’s brand-new polyurethane foam production factory. In 2010, Sleepyhead built a second foam manu-
Our industrialized world changed a lot of things
most of its impacts on human health are long-
equipment, an integral component in the lithographic
investment that can reduce the cost of higher
air should be considered a human right.
seriousness varies from place to place. Since
protect the production process for photomasking
pollution costs money, but it is also a long-term
air pollution
Today, air pollution is a global problem whose
A recent Micronic Mydata system delivery to a major customer included Camfil Farr’s Gigapleat to
for its ability to effectively remove harmful gaseous
of healthy IAQ. Camfil Farr’s vision is clear: clean
was one change that affected our environment.
face mount technology.
Protecting people from the health impact of air
Outdoor becomes indoor
for the human population. Increased pollution
industry, specializes in pattern generators and sur-
facturing plant in Melbourne, Australia, and again
Camfil Farr’s vision is clear: clean air should be considered a human right.
turned to Camfil Farr for another carbon filter. TDI can be hazardous to humans and the wider environment if it is not handled with care, even in very small amounts. To protect process operators, near neighbours and the external environment, the foam process is enclosed, extract ventilation is provided and the exhaust stream is filtered with the Camfil Farr carbon filter solution to remove all traces of TDI prior to release to atmosphere.
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On the road for cleaner air and better filtration signifies clean quality air supplied in an energyefficient and sustainable way with our filters. This rolling mobile lab and exhibition provide a window on Camfil Farr’s world and our goal to improve air quality, which has a direct effect on quality of life.
Seeing theory in practice In the mobile exhibition, visitors learn about IAQ by watching a movie that explains the basics about air pollution the sources of air pollution and its health impacts. This “theoretical presentation” is turned
Camfil Farr is now on a European road show. The objectives are to raise awareness
practical at four lab stations (see next page),
about the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), demonstrate the benefits of effec-
where visitors learn more about particle quanti-
tive air filtration and explain how sustainable IAQ and lower energy consumption are
ties and sizes in outdoor air, how to select the
achieved with the right choice of filters.
most energy-efficient filter, the filtration of gases and the importance of consistent efficiency over the lifetime of a filter.
The vehicle for the show is a large trailer truck
With test equipment, lab stations and film
that is touring major European cities. During
presentations, this unique exhibition-on-wheels
Camfil Farr has almost 50 years of experi-
stops, Camfil Farr air quality experts are track-
clearly shows the type of pollutants contained in
ence in the air filtration market. We have four
ing and comparing live air quality data and
“invisible” ambient air.
R&D centres around the world, dedicated to
providing information about the harmful effects
Reducing the energy consumption of build-
learning even more about air quality and its
of air pollution, which directly affects air quality
ing ventilation systems is another purpose of the
impacts. We believe that by sharing our know
indoors, where people spend about 90 percent
mobile exhibition. Electrical power consumed by
ledge, we can help increase well-being and
of their lives.
air handling units can be significantly decreased
health at the same time as we help manage
The trailer is 13 meters long and has almost
by choosing the right filtration solution. In this
energy consumption and increase productivity.
60 square metres of floor area divided into
respect, IAQ – as defined by Camfil Farr – also
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a mini exhibition, an auditorium for up to 20 people, and four lab stations focusing on IAQ.
A public health concern Air pollution and poor indoor air quality (IAQ) become public health concerns and Camfil Farr wants to inform the general public about their impact on human health, well-being, performance and productivity. At the same time, knowledge about the importance of IAQ is limited. Camfil Farr’s mobile exhibition is mainly designed to inform politicians, the public and the media about the importance of breathing good quality air in the premises where we work and live.
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Mobile lab stations put theory into practice The four lab stations in the mobile exhibition illustrate some of the basic pillars of Camfil Farr’s clean air concept and air filtration technology. What do you breathe?
How can you save?
How can you keep the city out?
Measuring and defining air quality is difficult
Providing clean air demands energy. But clean
Besides particles, gases have a negative impact
and complex. With the exception of oxygen,
air also saves lives and money. We need air
on health and productivity. Gases often have a
nitrogen and carbon dioxide, the air contains
filters, but we also need to ensure that they are
short-term effect on people, causing respiratory
a number of contaminants that are harmful
sustainable and energy-efficient.
problems and headaches.
to people. These are present in the air we
At this lab station Camfil Farr demonstrates
Ozone and nitrogen dioxide are two impor-
breathe. This lab station is equipped with highly
the difference that can be made by choosing
tant gases to look at. This lab station shows the
advanced measurement equipment to detect
the right filter solution. With two identical air-
current concentration of these gases (which will
different particle sizes. The smaller the parti-
handling units operating side-by-side, showing
depend heavily on the season) in the air around
cles, the easier it is to inhale them. The larger
the air flow and energy consumption of two
the parked exhibition and a molecular filter’s
the particles, the easier they are to capture in
similar filters, visitors can clearly see how much
efficiency at removing these gases.
a filter.
energy can be saved.
The station demonstrates why high-quality
This is especially important since 70 percent
air filters are required for good protection
of the electricity in a building’s energy profile
against traffic pollutants, for example. It also
goes to heating, ventilation and air conditioning
shows the air quality at the trailer truck’s cur-
systems.
rent parked location. The equipment measures different particle sizes both before (outside) and after (inside) the filter and then displays the efficiency of the filter for visitors.
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Live measurements Morning air is different from afternoon air. City air differs from country air. The mobile exhibition has three air quality monitoring stations that continuously report real-time air quality back to the trailer from different world locations. These measurement values are compared to local conditions where the trailer is parked. In the exhibition, visitors can also watch
ences at the Copenhagen Opera House/Royal Danish
Professor Magnus Svartengren, a specialist in
Theatre, where all ventilation units are equipped with
occupational and environmental medicine.
our low-energy Hi-Flo XLT filters, and at the Vienna
Follow the tour
different substances. It consists of particles
For complete information about
containing compounds of chemical substances
the Camfil Farr Road Show,
which vary in size, such as very fine particles
visit www.camfilfarr.com/RoadShow.
from combustion processes. Pollution can also
the trailer truck will be touring the British Isles and all over the rest of Europe from Finland in the north, to Italy in the south. To see when we will be in your area, please consult the schedule on
Fresh, clean air is guaranteed for actors and audi-
a film about IAQ with commentary by Swedish
“Air pollution is actually a mix of many
During the rest of 2011 and in 2012,
Prima air for prima donnas
Opera House (Wiener Staatsoper), where Hi-Flo f ilters have been installed to ensure high-quality air through fresh-air ventilation, which is preferred to air conditioning.
consist of a number of gases, of which several can act as irritants. Then there are chemicals that can be outgassed from building materials and other sources,” comments Professor Svartengren in the film. He continues: “These affect indoor air qual-
the website or Facebook.
ity, which in turn can impact our performance
Welcome!
and health. Poor quality air in classrooms or conference centres can cause headaches, for
HEQ for Paris-CDG
example. Poor IAQ can also have local effects,
What filters do you need?
such as eye irritation, or affect the airways of
Busy airports have high pollution levels and airport
our lungs, aggravating people who have asthma
officials are eager to prevent harmful gaseous pollutants and odours from entering terminals through
It is virtually impossible to see all pollutants in
or causing us to cough. Air pollutants can also
the air. Seeing the exact difference between the
affect lung development in children, or cause
qualities of two air filters is also very difficult.
cardiovascular disease in adults. Certain chemi-
Europe, is building its new S4 terminal to accom-
cals can also cause lung cancer.”
modate 7.8 million passengers in addition to the 58
This lab station uses smoke (an extremely high concentration of particles) to visualize the difference between two air filtration systems. The smoke allows visitors to see the difference
ventilation and air conditioning systems. CDG in Paris, the second largest airport in
million currently served each year.
For further information watch “The IAQ Movie” on the Road Show pages of www.camfilfarr.com.
CDG’s owner, Aéroports de Paris, is committed to sustainability and reducing energy consumption. All equipment and material for S4 must there-
between filtration efficiency and how a low-
fore comply with High Environmental Quality (HEQ)
quality product performs over time, compared
s tandards.
to a high-quality product.
Axima, responsible for engineering the climate systems, has chosen to use only eco-responsible suppliers. Camfil Farr, recognized for its track record in sustainable filtration solutions, and for green products with low energy consumption, was first choice for molecular filtration at S4. This will be accomplished with several thousand Camcarb Green cylinders to clean more than Magnus Svartengren, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Public Health Services
700,000 cubic metres of air per hour for a healthier and safer indoor environment.
at Karolinska Institutet (KI), Stockholm.
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EN 779:2011 – a step in the right direction By Jan Andersson The air filter market is expanding in Europe. It is
supplying high indoor air quality (IAQ), which
ments may cause headaches, cardiovascular
expected to grow even more when all new build-
in turn will require the use of high-quality air
and respiratory problems. Clean filtered air, on
ings have to meet “zero-energy” requirements
filters.
the other hand, leads to improved work performance, reduced absenteeism due to illness and
by 2020/21 (2018/2019 for public buildings). A zero-energy (ZEB) building is a popular
Evolution of filter classes
enhanced well-being.
term to describe buildings with zero net energy
Over the years, our industry has seen the basic
Over the years, filter classes have also pro-
consumption and zero carbon emissions annu-
purpose of air filtration shift. Air filters used
gressed from low filter levels, such as G4 and
ally. A ZEB is basically a residential or commer-
to be selected to protect ventilation equip-
F5, to today’s high filtration classes, F7 and F9,
cial building with greatly reduced energy needs
ment – today, their main function is to improve
with F7 being the most common and minimum
through efficiency gains.
the indoor climate and protect the health of
class for guaranteeing acceptable IAQ.
These “ZEBs” will need effective ventilation
people. Today’s polluted air in urban environ-
Unfortunately, there is a paradoxical relationship between filter classes and energy savings because the better the filter, the higher the energy consumption since a filter’s resistance to air flow and pressure drop often increase. Due to their resistance to the air flow, air filters account for at least 30 percent of a ventilation system’s energy consumption today. With energy costs spiralling, the cost of cleaning, supplying and exhausting air in buildings has consequently become a major concern today and the choice of the right filters can help. Improving the energy efficiency of HVAC systems is another way to make buildings greener and combat climate change. Camfil Farr is well positioned to help customers reduce their energy costs because our air filters have the lowest pressure drop development. Simply put, less energy is required to “push” air through our filters, which also provide the added advantage of maintaining their efficiency longer, compared to low-cost products with poorly functioning filter media and/or insufficient filtration area. In Eurovent’s Product Group 4B “Air Filters” (PG4B), we have discussed pressure drop considerably and the energy classification of filters. The Eurovent Guideline 4/11 – “Energy efficiency classification of air filters for general ventilation purposes” – is ready and published on Eurovent’s website. Starting in January 2012, Eurovent Certification will certify all fine filters
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Jan Andersson is Deputy Managing Director and Head of Marketing for Camfil Farr in the
that will be assigned an energy efficiency class
Nordic countries. He is also Product Manager for the company’s Comfort Air Filters in Europe
(A to G) tested according to EN 779:2011. They
and Chairman of Product Group 4B “Air Filters” (PG4B) within Eurovent.
will also be classified according to their annual
airmail Classification of air filters 1) Group
Class
Final pressure drop (test) Pa
Average arrestance (Am) of synthetic dust %
Average efficiency (Em) for 0.4 μm particles %
Minimum efficiency 2) for 0.4 μm particles %
Coarse
G1
250
50 Am < 65
–
–
G2
250
65 Am < 80
–
–
G3
250
80 Am < 90
–
–
G4
250
90 Am
–
–
M5
450
–
40 Em < 60
–
M6
450
–
60 Em < 80
–
F7
450
–
80 Em < 90
35
F8
450
–
90 Em < 95
55
F9
450
–
95 Em
70
Medium
Fine
Note 1) The characteristics of atmospheric dust vary widely in comparison with those of the synthetic loading dust used in the tests. Because of this, the test results do not provide a basis for predicting either operational performance or service life. Loss of media charge or shedding of particles or fibres can also adversely affect efficiency. 2) Minimum efficiency is the lowest of any of the following three values: initial efficiency, discharged efficiency or efficiency throughout the test’s loading procedure.
Table 1: New classification of air filters according to EN 779:2011.
energy consumption, initial efficiency and mini-
considerably as a result. Unfortunately, far
56 percent. However, to be classified as an
mum efficiency (ME).
too many European buildings are now using
F7 filter, the standard requires no more than
electrostatically charged F7 filters that have
35 percent for a filter. Camfil Farr’s position on
Let me now comment on EN 779:2011.
medium efficiency (ME) values between 5 and
this is clear: we will not lower the efficiency of
A welcomed initiative
10 percent. As a consequence, as much as 90
our Hi-Flo filters. Air quality would deteriorate
The new European standard for air filters
to 95 percent of the contaminants in outdoor
approximately 40 percent if we did.
(EN 779:2011) comes into force in autumn
air find their way into buildings and pollute the
2011. Its purpose is to classify air filters based
indoor environment.
However, there is a risk that other manufacturers will not think like us. They may see the
By basing classification on an ME of at
standard as an opportunity to reduce pressure
least 35 percent for F7, the new EN 779:2011
drop and, thereby, energy consumption. This will
Camfil Farr welcomes the new standard
standard will force these filters out of the
unfortunately result in poorer air quality.
and considers it a step towards improving IAQ.
market. At the same time, it will contribute to the
At Camfil Farr, we have always put every
The industry has now voted for tougher require-
development of synthetic filter materials offering
effort into improving IAQ. Thus, no one is more
ments for air filters and the standard will be
considerably higher particle separation.
pleased than us that the new EN 779:2011 air
on their minimum filtration efficiency (ME) for 0.4 µm particles.
filter standard imposes tougher requirements
published in August this year. National versions will be available in mid-November, after which
Not all filters are the same – even in
even if the requirements are not as tough as we
the former standard will no longer apply.
the same class
would have liked and do not meet the quality
In our view, the new standard will help
Regrettably, the price for this will include higher
standards set for our own air filters.
eradicate a number of problems related to
pressure drops and increased energy consump-
filter performance. One of these problems is
tion.
associated with electrostatic-charged synthetic
Camfil Farr has one concern about the new
filters. These filters usually demonstrate good
classification: while the “worst” filters will vanish
initial filtration efficiency while they keep their
from the market, there is a possibility that
charge, but tend to discharge extremely rapidly,
“good” filters will be made “worse”. Although
often after just a few weeks of operation. F7
energy savings can be achieved by having the
performance in the lab for an electrostatic-
lowest possible pressure drop, such develop-
charged filter can therefore decrease to F5
ment could be retrograde.
in real operating conditions, and sometimes
For example, for 0.4μm particles, our
even more. Their cleaning ability deteriorates
Hi-Flo XLT7 (class F7) filter has an ME value of
We welcome further debate and discussion on this.
Ouch! They’ve still got their Camfil F7-filters.
N ew f i l t e r s t a n da rd EN 779:2011 Ca m f i l Fa r r
Information
N ew f i l t e r s t a n d a r d EN 779:2011 Ca m f i l Fa r r – c l ea n a i r s o l u t i o n s
For further information download our brochure, “New filter standard EN 779:2011”, available in PDF format on our website www.camfilfarr.com
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Keep the city out with City-Flo XL
Poor air is a growing problem in cities. Exhaust fumes, diesel particulates and ozone
Easy installation
generated by increased vehicle traffic contribute to air pollution. Sulphur dioxide, nitro-
City-Flo XL uses the same single-piece plastic
gen oxide and other air contaminants are creating serious health problems. At the same
frame found in many other Camfil Farr filters,
time, European requirements for better indoor air quality are becoming stricter.
making installation easy if you are already using
Camfil Farr’s City-Flo XL has been designed
Along streets and roads with heavy traffic,
specifically to deal with growing urban pollution
City-Flo XL is ideal for use in office complexes,
since it manages both particle and molecular
shopping centres, schools and other public
filtration in a single filter.
buildings. The pressure drop across its unique
City-Flo XL cleans air to remove particles, odours and gases – including ozone, carbon
carbon-filled fibreglass media is very low, saving
our products. When customers have to upgrade or add to existing filters, there is no need to replace their old system. With the City-Flo combination filter, they simply change out both the bag filter and carbon filter.
energy and money for customers.
dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide – as well as volatile organic
Eurovent certified
compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic
With City-Flo XL installed in the AHUs of public
hydrocarbons (PAHs).
and commercial buildings, occupants are guar-
City-Flo XL Keeps the city out
Because City-Flo XL also contains activated
anteed a high level of IAQ as set out in European
carbon, it removes odours that ordinary filters
Standard EN 13779. The filter is also Eurovent-
miss. City-Flo XL is also extremely effective
certified and P-marked in Sweden. It has a low
against eliminating exhaust fumes.
initial pressure drop for energy savings, a new conical bag design and an Ozone 3 rating.
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For further information download our brochure, “City-Flo XL”, available in PDF format on our website www.camfilfarr.com
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Best IAQ at the Berlin Marriot Hotel guests are more demanding and discerning today when they choose hotels. A green environmental profile is a selling point along with a reputation for high comfort and cleanliness. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) falls in this category. The five-star Berlin Marriot focuses sharply on sustainability and Camfil Farr’s low-energy City-Flo XL solution was chosen as the perfect filter to provide photo: Getty images
guests with the best IAQ in accordance with the strict performance requirements of EN 13779 for ventilation in non-residential buildings. City-Flo XL effectively removes particles and odours to upgrade IAQ with the highest possible energy savings, outperforming all other particulate and molecular filters on the market.
90,000 Hi-Flo XL filters to save 10 GWh in Norway GK Konsern AS, the leading indoor climate contractor in Scandinavia, is installing 90,000 Camfil Farr Hi-Flo XL filters in the air handling units (AHUs) of its customers in Norway to reduce their energy consumption. GK estimates that the filters will save customers at least 10 GWh of electricity per year. “10 GWh is actually a conservative estimate of the total projected annual savings when all the filters are installed,” says Peder Midtstøl, purchasing manager for the GK Konsern AS, which has a share
Largest contract to date in India
of 20-30 percent of the professional construction market in Norway. Camfil Farr’s Hi-Flo XL is a new generation of “green” low-energy filters that cuts the overall operating costs for ventilation systems
Over the past few years, Camfil Farr Power Systems (CFPS) has focused on refining its project management organization and building up a formidable pool of international engineering expertise to serve the global gas turbine business.
and improves indoor air quality (IAQ).
Battling urban pollution For better IAQ in Norway’s urban areas, GK is also taking the next step in filtration by recommend-
These efforts are paying off, as exemplified by a
ing customers to install Camfil Farr’s City-Flo XL for particulate and molecular filtration. This filter
Siemens order awarded to CFPS India and Germany
is specially designed to battle urban pollution and has a proven broad spectrum capability against
for one of the largest natural-gas-based combined
concentrations of most indoor and outdoor pollutants (see separate article).
cycle power plants in the Indian private sector. The plant, located near Rajahmundry and operated by Konaseema Gas Power Ltd (KGPL), will add an additional 820 MW of power with two new combined
“As an example, I can mention that we’re now in the process of changing to City-Flo XL at a fire station in central Bergen,” says Midtstøl. “IAQ has improved considerably since we started replacing existing filters with City-Flo XL,” he ends.
cycle modules. Camfil Farr India is supplying intake
Due to the phenomenon called temperature inversion, Bergen (photo above) suffers periodic
systems, diffusers, diverters and stack for two
declines in air quality during cold winter spells and city officials are stepping up efforts to keep risk
Siemens SGT5-4000F turbines.
groups from being exposed to outdoor air pollution (see AirMail No. 1, 2010). This has also led
In addition to being Camfil Farr India’s largest single contract to date, the KGPL project represents a major breakthrough order where both the intake
to initiatives by facility owners and contractors to improve IAQ, which is directly impacted by air pollutants entering buildings.
and exhaust is being supplied for the same turbine for the first time. CFPS was also a supplier for Phase 1 activities at the plant.
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Sweden. The new centre functions as a 2,500-square-metre innovation hub for product and process solutions. It also features the largest and most advanced laboratory for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) research in the air filtration industry with gas chromatography and scanning electron microscope. Other facilities include a high-performance particle filtration lab and comfort filtration lab with EN 779 (Europe) and ASHRAE (U.S.) testing capabilities; a Power Systems and Air Pollution Control lab and a molecular laboratory. About half of the center’s space is used for Camfil
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AUGUST 24 – 26, Nordic Health Conference, Turku, Finland
SEPTE MB E R 20 – 21, FPSO Congres, Oil & Gas, Singapore 20 – 22, Elmia Fastighet, Jönköping, Sweden 20 – 23, Febrava 2011 – International Fair for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Heating and Air Treatment, Brazil 22 – 23, HVAC Exhibition, Brussels, Belgium 25 – 27, CHES (Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society) 2011, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 27 - 29, Nuklea, Orleans, France
O C TOB E R 3 – 7, 53rd International Engineering Fair, Brno, Czech Republic. 11 – 13, Powtech 2011, Nürnberg, Germany 24 – 26, Power Gen Middle East, Qatar, Middle East
N O VE MB E R 2 – 4, IFAS Romandie, Palaid de Beaulieu, Lausanne, Switzerland 17 – 19, HVACR INDONESIA 2011, Jakarta, Indonesia
Farr’s own process development, including machine
D EC E MB E R
construction, concept prototyping and optimization of
13 – 15, Power Gen International, Las Vegas, USA
industrial processes for filter manufacturing. The center includes a visitor’s center with full lecture hall and direct access to all labs.
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state-of-the-art Technology Center in Trosa,
6 – 9, Canadian Biosafety Symposium, Booths 5 – 6, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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In late 2010, Camfil Farr opened a new
J UNE 1 – 4, 21st Entech Pollutech Asia, Bitec-Bangna, Thailand
Production: Camfil-Farr, Thorn PR Sweden and Ymer Reklambyrå.
Taking R&D to new heights
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