Smallest particulates pose the biggest threat and are the most problematic among all particulates. Particles such as mold, bacteria, and viruses, which are biological contaminants, fall under this category. Proper filtration can control the presence of these particles from various internal and external sources.

The number and weight of contaminants in a space are inversely proportional: a few larger particles make up the majority of the mass, while a large number of ultra-fine particles, which pose the most health risks, make up the bulk of the particle count, but only a small fraction of the mass. Traditionally, filters were designed to protect equipment and coils from larger particles. However, EIA cleaners go beyond just protecting HVAC equipment and also safeguard our lungs, respiratory systems, and delicate electronics from the harmful effects of sub-micron and ultra-fine particulate. These tiny particles bypass our body’s defenses and can carry a variety of VOCs and reactive gas phase contaminants.

EIA Cleaners use polarized media to effectively remove even the smallest particles from the air. The polarization process leads to three-dimensional loading of particles on the media fibers, resulting in improved air cleaning performance compared to traditional passive filtration. The polarization also causes ultra-fine particles to agglomerate and become bigger, making them easier to capture along with other chemical contaminants. This makes EIA Cleaners highly effective in capturing ultra-fine particles. The air treated by EIA Cleaners is cleaner than outdoor air, as demonstrated in tests in a downtown office building equipped with EIA Cleaning Systems, where ultra-fine particle levels were 92-99% lower than outdoor levels.

By effectively cleaning indoor air, we can reduce ventilation air requirements, saving money on fan energy and reducing equipment horsepower needs.

EIA Cleaners are effective in removing VOCs and odors. This is achieved through the use of active-field polarization and particle agglomeration. As particles pass through the polarized media, they become polarized and attracted to other particles, VOCs, and odor molecules, forming larger particles that are easily captured.

Gas phase contaminants can originate from various sources, both inside and outside of a building. Indoors, they may come from furniture, cleaning supplies, paint and finishes, and human activity. Outdoors, they may result from combustion processes such as vehicles, kitchen exhaust, and diesel generators. Some common VOC and odor issues include:

The EIA Cleaning System eliminates hazardous ultra-fine particles and biological contaminants, lowers VOCs and odors, and does so at a fraction of the cost of traditional passive filter options, saving you up to two-thirds on operational expenses.

EIA Air Quality Solutions’ Sterile Sweep Germicidal UVC Lamps can be attached to EIA Air Cleaners to effectively combat airborne organisms, including: