Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 18th April 2024 Issue no. 1110
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'Pollen bomb' explosion affecting human and HVAC health
With the misery of hayfever in full swing, John Grenville from ECEX asks: "Are your building's filtration systems equipped to deal with the season's 'pollen bomb' - a natural phenomenon that causes hay fever and has the potential to reduce the efficiency of plant such as air handling units, chillers and air conditioning equipment?
"Changes in the weather are behind this 'pollen bomb' caused by the simultaneous release from millions of birch, plane and oak trees," he explains.
"These wind-pollinated species make vast amounts of pollen - one birch or hazel catkin makes five million grains and a tree has thousands of catkins. We are surrounded by invisible clouds of pollen.
"With around 40% of the UK population suffering from hayfever, any means of protection is to be welcomed, not to mention the effect this airborne debris can have on HVAC efficiency.
"One proven technological method of reducing the negative impact of high pollen counts is the ECEX Air Intake Screen."
Comprising a long-lasting mesh filter with low impact on airflow and static pressure, this weather-resistant pre-filter is designed specifically for high velocity airflow applications such as chillers, dry air coolers, air handling units, cooling towers and air conditioning units.
"As well as allowing pollen to enter a building, fouling caused by airborne debris restricts the movement of air, which means that plant has to work harder to achieve design airflow, costing more money to run and increasing the risk of breakdown and downtime." Adds John.
"ECEX Air Intake Screens prevent airborne debris such as pollen, leaves, insects and litter from clogging internal coil fins, perishable filters and other components."
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