2005/2006 Product Training

Indoor Air Quality

Craig Ellis

General Manager

Trion IAQ

Indoor Air Quality – Market Size

•HEPA – Cleanroom: $137•HEPA – Other: $137•Residential: $1,000•Fabric Air Pollution: $300

HEPA: Cleanroom

HEPA: Other

Fabric Air Pollution

Electrostatic

Cartridge Filter

Air Washer Filter

Other

Residential

•Cartridge Filter: $185•Electrostatic: $165•Air Washer Filter: $95•Other: $480

Total Market: $2.5 Billion

Indoor Air Quality – Opportunities

• Over 5.5 million unitary air conditioners were sold in 2004

• Almost 1.9 million heat pumps were sold in 2004

• Over 3.5 million gas forced air systems were sold in 2004

• Residential HVAC shipments up 8% in 2004

• Over 1.9 million new homes built in 2004

• New housing starts projected to increase in 2005

• Less than 8% of fan coils and furnaces are sold with premium IAQ solutions

Indoor Air Quality – Market Drivers

• We take over 20,000 breaths and breathe in excess of 350 million particles everyday!

• According to the EPA, each day a person breathes in 2 teaspoons of pollutants.

• EPA studies have shown that the air inside our homes and workplaces is 10 – 100 times more polluted than outside air.

• Indoor Air Quality Index published daily.

Indoor Air Quality – Market Drivers (cont.)

• Over 50 Million Americans suffer from allergies and asthma.• Of this total:

– Over 20 Million have chronic asthma (2.1 million are children)– Over 8 Million children suffer from a mild form of asthma– 22 Million suffer from hay fever and allergic rhinitis– Over 12 Million from bronchitis

• Over 35 million suffer from Lung Disease • Over $6 Billion/Year is spent on treatment of respiratory ailments.

Source of Poor IAQ

INSIDE CONTAMINATION

UNKNOWN SOURCES

OA CONTAMINATION

MICROBIAL SOURCES

BUILDING MATERIALS

POOR VENTILATION

10%

13% 15%

53%4%

5%

• Poor ventilation accounts for 53% of all IAQ problems.• Most people spend 80% to 90% of their time indoors.

Data Taken From NIOSH

Controlling Indoor Air Quality

• Source control• Ventilation• Filtration

Air Contaminants

• A grain of beach sand 80 to 2000 Microns• A strand of human hair 30 to 200 Microns• Pollen 10 to 100 Microns• Bacteria 0.3 to 3.0 Microns• Tobacco smoke 0.01 to 1.0 Microns• Virus ≤ 0.3 Microns

Particulate Size

Airborne Particulate Settling Rates

This chart shows time required for a particle released at 5 foot level to settle to the floor in stagnate air.

Indoor Air Quality – Industry Test Methods

• Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)

• DOP (Dioctyl Pthalate)

• ASHRAE 52.1 – 1992– Weight Arrestance– Dust Spot

• ASHRAE 52.2 – 1999 (MERV)

Indoor Air Quality – Industry Test Methods (cont.)

• Clean Air Delivery Rate– Designed for portable room air cleaners.– Measures overall effectiveness of the air cleaner (air

flow/efficiency/natural decay). – Rated on pollen, dust and smoke.

• DOP (Dioctyl Pthalate):– MIL Standard 282– Designed for cleanroom type filters.– Measures penetration of 0.3/0.12 micron particles through

HEPA/ULPA filters.

Indoor Air Quality – Industry Test Methods (cont.)

• ASHRAE 52.1 – Weight Arrestance– Determines initial pressure drop across filter.– Determines dust holding capacity of filter.– Efficiency determined by calculating the percent removed by

weight of the test dust (Arizona road dust and carbon black).– Designed for low efficiency filters.

• ASHRAE 52.1 – Atmospheric Dust Spot– Uses outdoor air for testing.– Efficiency determined by comparing staining of test paper

upstream and downstream of the filter.– Efficiency based on the average efficiency over the useful life of

the filter.– Designed for high efficiency filters.

Indoor Air Quality – Industry Test Methods (cont.)

• ASHRAE 52.2– Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV)– Efficiency rating based on clean filter– Designed to assist with the application of filters– Measures efficiency in three different particle ranges:

10.0 Microns and above 3.0 – 10.0 microns 0.3 – 3.0 microns

Trion Air Bear Supreme High Efficiency Media Air Cleaners

Dirty Air Pre-Filter Main Filter Clean Air

Media Air Cleaners: How They Work

Straining Impingement

Interception

Diffusion

Brownian Effect

Air Bear Supreme

• Uses a combination of four filtering principles, impingement, interception, diffusion, and straining

• Available in three sizes, two air flow capacities– 16”H x 25”W x 7 ¼”D – 1400 CFM– 20”H x 20”W x 7 ¼”D – 1400 CFM– 20”H x 25”W x 7 ¼”D – 2000 CFM

• Cabinet knockouts allow upgrade on Electronic Air Cleaner

• One piece wrap around, 20 gauge cabinet supports 400 lb. furnace

• Pearl White powder-coated cabinet finish

Air Bear Supreme (cont.)

• Extended surface,17-pleat filter design– Minimizes pressure drop (0.22”w.c. @ rated air flow)– Maximizes dust holding capacity (190 grams)– Increases filter life

• 100% electrostatically charged synthetic fibers– Enhances filter performance– Minimizes initial pressure drop– Helps prevent microbial growth

• Gaskets to prevent air by-pass

• MERV 8 efficiency

Pleat alignment on competitive filter is poor because there are are no support fingers upstream.

Poor pleat alignment will result in higher pressure drop after installation than literature shows and shorter filter lifecycles.

The Trion filter has perfect pleat alignment due to design of support fingers on the upstream (air entry) side of the filter.

Pleat Alignment Comparison

Air Bear Supreme with Specially-Designed Support Fingers

Trion’s Internal Support Fingers are designed with dual edge “tabs” which hold the support finger in place during operation, even under tough conditions.

Leading Competitive Filter without Anchor Tabs on Support Fingers

Competitive Filter has no tabs to secure the support fingers in place. This allows movement of the supports during shipping, handling, and operation. When the support fingers move, the pleats become misaligned.

Air Bear Right Angle

• Ideal for installations requiring a 90 Degree Adapter.

• Built-in Duct Work/Adjustable Duct Opening – eliminates the need for field forming transition– significantly reduces installation time

• Space-Saving Design - saves 6” to 8” as compared to competitive products with 90 degree turns.

Air Bear Right Angle (cont.)

• Right / Left hand installation

• Works as Turning Vanes - for even distribution of air across the filter

• 2000 CFM

• Uses the same filter as the Air Bear Supreme 2000

• Outside Dimensions: 15 1/2”W x 24 3/4”D x 23 3/8”H

Why the Air Bear Supreme?

• 5-10 times more efficient than traditional 1” throw away filters

• Effectively removes particulate such as mold spores, pollen, and dust

• Protects coils

• Fail safe product

• Replacement media business

Trion HE Plus High Efficiency Electronic Air Cleaners

Electronic Air Cleaners: How They Work

Clean AirDirty Air

Ionizer:

High voltage ionization electrically charges airborne pollutants/particles such as dust, bacteria, smoke, mold

spores and pollen.

Forever Filter/Collector:

Works like a powerful magnet to attract and retain charged particles. This keeps harmful irritants from being constantly

re-circulated into the home. Washable and never needs to be replaced.

HE PLUS

• Available in three sizes, two air flow capacities– 16”H x 20”W x 7 ¼”D – 1400 CFM– 16”H x 25”W x 7 ¼”D – 1400 CFM– 20”H x 20”W x 7 ¼”D – 1400 CFM– 20”H x 25”W x 7 ¼”D – 2000 CFM

• One piece wrap around, 20 gauge cabinet supports 400 lb. furnace

• Pearl White powder-coated cabinet finish

HE PLUS (cont.)

• Input/output voltage LED lights – Green light – power on– Red light – high voltage present

• Power cord - simple, easy electrical hook up• Knock out provided for hardwiring• Integrated air flow sensor• Low pressure drop – 0.14”, max.• Washable aluminum mesh pre-filter• Optional charcoal after-filter

HE PLUS 1400/2000

• Easy access universal on-board power supply • Built in fuse protects 24V transformer• Input Voltage - 120V 60/50hz• Easily converted to 240V• Low power consumption – 48 watts• 3-Year Limited Warranty

Integrated Air Flow Sensor

High Altitude Adjustment

• Three settings to reduce nuisance arcing• Reduces ozone output• One universal replacement power supply

Why the HE PLUS?

• Permanent, washable filter

• High Efficiency, up to 95%

• Efficiency increases as air flow decreases

• Effectively removes sub-micron particles

• Low, constant pressure drop

• Protects coils

Portable Air Cleaners

Electronic Air Purifier – TTE2002A

Dirty Air Clean AirCleaning Area Square Feet 1 air change/hr. 6002 air change/hr. 3003 air change/hr. 200

• Permanent, Washable Forever Filter™ • Removes Up to 95% of Airborne

Pollutants• Activated Charcoal Filter• Compact Design• 3 Fan Speeds• Whisper-Quiet Operation• Low Power Consumption – 48 Watts• Less than 26 ppb Ozone Generation• 5-Year Limited Warranty

Electronic Air Purifier - TCE3502A

Cleaning Area Square Feet1 air change/hr. 9002 air change/hr. 4503 air change/hr. 300

• Permanent,Washable Forever Filter™• Removes Up to 95% of Airborne Pollutant• Aluminum Mesh Pre-filter• Activated Charcoal After-filter• Electronic Touch Controls• 3 Fan Speeds• Whisper-Quiet Operation• Low Power Consumption – 70 Watts• Less than 26ppb Ozone Generation• 5-Year Limited Warranty

Ozone(O3)

• Oxygen(O2) with an extra oxygen atom– Ozone is heavier than air– Ozone is highly unstable– Ozone dissipates quickly with air flow

• How is ozone produced?– Ozone is by-product of high voltage– Ozone is created when sun rays react with

air pollution(automobile exhaust)

Ozone Production in Trion Air Cleaners

• Portable Units– < 26 parts per billion

• Ductmount units (at rated air flow)– 6 parts per billion on high– 5 parts per billion on medium– 3 parts per billion on low– < 2 parts per billion with activated charcoal filter

• UL Allowable Limits– 50 parts per billion

Single Pass Ozone Test Output Settings - Voltage/ Current

5.93kv 6.55kv 6.95kv.26mA 1.47mA 2.87mA

Ozone ReadingsJumper Setting

CFM Low(ppb) Medium(ppb) High(ppb)1200 2 7 121400 2 7 111600 1 6 91800 1 4 72000 1 4 5

Output Settings - Voltage/ Current5.93kv 6.55kv 6.95kv.26mA 1.47mA 2.87mA

Ozone ReadingsJumper Setting

CFM Low(ppb) Medium(ppb) High(ppb)1200 4 8 111400 4 8 91600 4 5 81800 4 6 82000 3 5 6

• Ozone pick-up tube was 2" downstream of unit.• Ozone pick-up tube was 3’ downstream of unit.• Each reading was taken after 5 minutes at CFM

& output setting. • Original tests were conducted with cells &

prefilters only.• An additional test was ran with the addition of

carbon post filters. The test started under the worst case scenario; the lowest CFM and the highest power output setting. The result was less than 2 ppb of ozone. The test was stopped at this point since all other settings would give the same results or less.

HERRMIDIFIER Humidifiers

Benefits of Proper Humidification

• Improved Indoor Air Quality

• Reduction in Static Electricity

• Individual Comfort

• Energy Savings

• Protect Furnishings

Humidity And Indoor Air Quality

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90Percent Relative Humidity

OptimumZone

Bacteria

Viruses

Fungi

Mites

Indicates Increase In Effect

Infections

And Asthma

Interactions

Sensitivity

Insufficent Data Above 50% RH

Respiratory

Allergic Rhinitis

Chemical

Indoor Ozone

Source: ASHRAE Transactions 1985, Volume 91

Also "Indirect Health Effects Of Relative Humidity In Indoor Environments", Environmental

Health Perspectives Vol 65, pp 451-461, 1968

Types of Humidifiers Offered

• By-Pass Flow Through Evaporative Pad

• Power Flow Through Evaporative Pad

• Evaporative Drum

• Centrifugal Atomizer

• Atomizing Mister

G-200/300 By-pass Flow Through • High Capacity

– G-200, 14.4 GPD– G-300, 18.0 GPD

• Right or left hand discharge

• Supply Plenum Duct or Return mounted

• Wall or Duct Mount Humidistat

• Outdoor temperature compensating humidistat

• Self-Piercing Saddle Valve

• 24V Brass Solenoid Valve

• Only requires 1/2” of overhead clearance

G-200/300WK Installation Kit

• Installation, Operation & Service manual• Mounting template• Collar/damper assembly• 6” Flex hose with straps• Humidistat• Low voltage transformer• Self-tapping saddle valve• ¼” water supply tubing• ½” drain line

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G-100 Power Flow Through • 19 gallons per day @ 120º F

• Wall or duct mount humidistat

• Outdoor temperature compensating humidistat

• 2” evaporator pad

• Duct Opening 12” x 15”

• Mounts to 14” Duct

• 120V, 60Hz, 1ph

• Weight: 13 Pounds

Rotating Drum 465-C1

• Right or left hand discharge; ½” clearance overhead

• Evaporative Capacity 140ºF:– Return – 22.5 GPD– Supply 17.1 GPD

• Independent mounting bracket

• 24V, 3 watt motor

• Weight: 11 Pounds

• Humidistat 24V / 20-80% RH

• Dimensions: 14 ¾”W x 11”D x 11 ½”H

707U Centrifugal Atomizer • Models include: 707SM, 707TW

• Model 707SM - Mounted on the return of any warm air heating system

• Model 707TW provides humidification in hydronically heated homes (or any installation without ducts)

• Free Standing or Whole-house installations

Mister 50 Atomizer

• Tilt out mounting

• .75” hollow core oil nozzle with stainless steel mesh

• Duct opening 5” x 5 3/8”

• 13.2 GPD @ 80 PSI

• Adjustable nozzle – 3 positional installation

• Input voltage – 24V, 6 watt

• Preset thermostat for operation at 110 º F

• Convertible wall/duct mount humidistat, saddle valve, 10’ tubing

Commercial Products • Bars• Offices• Restaurants• Recreational Facilities• Designated Smoking Areas

Commercial Products (cont.)

• Electronic or 95% ASHRAE filter

• Recessed in 2’ x 2’ ceiling panel

• 3 Speed Fan

• Airflow: – 210, 340, 450 CFM– 250, 415, 570 CFM

Ceiling Mount Air Cleaners – CAC500M/1000E

Commercial Products (cont.)Ceiling Mount Air Cleaners – FM1000E/M

• Electronic or 95% ASHRAE filter

• Flush-mounts in 2’ x 4’ ceiling panel

• 3 Speed Fan

• Airflow: – 600, 800, 1000 CFM– 600, 800, 1000 CFM

Commercial Products (cont.) Ceiling Mount Electronic Air Cleaners – SE400/800E

• Up to 95% efficiency

• Flush or surface mount in 2’ x 2’ or 2’ x 4’ ceiling panel(can be wall mounted)

• Fresh air vent

• 3 Speed Fan

• Airflow: – 200, 300, 400 CFM– 400, 600, 800 CFM

Industrial Products

Welding Fumes

Oil Mist

Coolant Mist

Oil Smoke

Grinding Dust

Metal Fines Process Dust