Corrosive Environment Air Filter Solutions
Airborne particles and debris are
constantly drawn into the air intakes of HVAC units, condensers and
air cooled chillers across the country. Cottonwood
seeds, leaves, pollen, paper debris, industrial waste, nesting
birds, construction debris and insects are continuously drawn into
air intakes costing thousands of dollars and man hours on equipment
repair downtime and maintenance. Debris insulates the coils,
electronics and other sensitive components, causing heat build-up,
higher discharge pressure and amp draws. Reduced air flow
causes equipment to run for longer cycle times, at reduced
capacity, decreased life expectancy, increased filter changes and
escalating power costs.
Air filtration can be especially challenging in corrosive or wet environments. Marine environments can be very unforgiving places when it comes to operating costly equipment and maintaining occupant safety and comfort. Tightly sealed vessels in a dark, damp atmosphere with wide temperature differentials can be an HVACR nightmare. Extreme weather conditions, sudden wind gusts, sand and sea salt sprays all add to the corrosive environment.
Proper air filtration made of the right materials will prevent debris from impacting equipment performance. Permatron air filtration products made with durable polypropylene and stainless steel can offer you cost effective solutions.
Case Studies
- Rock Quarry Dragline Equipment
Tan bodies on the beach, shady palm trees, pink flamingos and a beautiful ocean breeze … is the idyllic life we expect from the sunshine state of Florida. Then reality hits in the form of 120 mph destructive hurricane winds, torrential downpours and storm surges. Mother Nature also throws in a bit of sand, dirt and humid salt air to really disrupt equipment performance. Excessive dirt and dust is a major concern for the Youngquist Brothers. Florida's climate creates havoc for the six intake fans that force the necessary 180,000 CFM's of air into the dragline equipment. - Filtered Air on Ferries, Ships & Boats
Maritime environments can be very unforgiving places when it comes to operating costly equipment and maintaining occupant safety and comfort. Tightly sealed vessels in a dark, damp atmosphere with wide temperature differentials can be an HVACR technician’s worst nightmare. Extreme weather conditions, sudden wind gusts and sea salt sprays all add to the corrosive environment. Space and weight are design problems for vessels, requiring heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment are kept to a minimum. Make-up air or fresh outside air is limited, especially down narrow halls and stairwells leading to closed off lower rooms. Stagnate old air has no place to go and needs constant ventilation for recycling. Airborne dust particles, bacteria, molds, yeasts and VOC’s can build up to be a serious problem. Finding the right air filtration solution begins by taking into account the airflow, the operating environment, the space constraints and the maintenance requirements.
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