AireDefense : Air Quality
Environmental Air Quality (EAQ) may be compromised by many factors. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has been a major concern for many years. Some regions of the developing world have very poor air quality, and the air quality of first world nations may suffer from temporary periods of poor air quality due to accidents, nature, and/or terrorist actions.
In particular this system provides a solution to accomplish these aims:
- Mitigate Effects of Indoor Pollution by introducing clean fresh air into the building
- Mitigate Infiltration of Outdoor Pollution into the house by positive interior pressurization
- Select Indoor Air Recycling or Outdoor Fresh Air Introduction into the living space
According to the World Health Organization, average annual PM2.5 levels (the most dangerous form of pollution) reach 56 µg/m3 in Beijing, 25 µg/m3 in Mexico City, 21 µg/m3 in Hong Kong, 20 µg/m3 in Los Angeles, 20 µg/m3 in Berlin, 17 µg/m3 in Paris, and 16 µg/m3 in London. Based on the findings of a 2013 study conducted at Harvard, these levels of pollution would result in population-averaged life expectancy reductions of 23 months in Beijing, 10 months in Mexico City, 9 months in Hong Kong, 8 months in Berlin and Los Angeles, and 7 months in Paris and London.
Our system can optionally select from operating to clean the indoor air, or replenish the air our family breathes, with clean outdoor air depending on the IAQ and the outdoor air conditions.
DOE Site: Whole House Ventalation
The AireDefense Mark III Whole House air purification system provides fresh air to safely ventilate your home.