Moisture can lead to expensive problems with air filtration.
In the basement of one hospital, two extremely wet air handling units were the source of a musty, mildewy odor. They required frequent, costly filter changeouts to help manage the odor.
The wet environment quickly loaded the Koch 95% DuraMAX 2V filters. The hospital was forced to replace the filters every three months, resulting in a higher cost of ownership due to the filter expense and increased labor costs associated with the additional changeouts.
AAF’s key objective was to find a cost-effective solution to the expensive changeouts and offensive odors.
AAF recommended the VariCel® M-Pak filter, a 6″-deep filter made with moisture-resistant, wet-laid fiberglass. The VariCel M-Pak can withstand exposure to free moisture in the atmosphere, making it ideal for installation where moisture is an issue. Its dual-density design was developed to allow the full filtering potential of the media and maximize dust holding. By maximizing dust-holding capacity, the life of the filter is extended and operating costs are minimized.
The hospital HVAC staff also received independent test reports to compare the Koch 2V filter and AAF VariCel M-Pak filters. At first, the staff was hesitant to switch to a 6″-deep filter from 12” models, but they were willing to order the recommended filters for a trial in one AHU.
Clean air is vital in hospital and healthcare facility operations to protect patients, staff and visitors from airborne diseases and hospital-acquired infections, as well as to provide a comfortable, healthy and odor-free environment. We understand the importance of clean air and help hospitals and healthcare facilities understand their complete filtration needs by conducting an air filter audit.
With the same media area as the traditional 12″-deep filter in a 6″-deep design, the VariCel M-Pak delivers comparable efficiency, pressure drop, and overall performance in a much smaller package. Safe, and cost-effective solution for indoor environments from toxic and noxious odors and vapors that are airborne within this indoor space.
The purpose of TCO Diagnostic is to assist you in selecting the best filters for your air handling systems and to understand their sensitivity to your operating conditions, in order to operate your system most optimally and effectively.
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