July 9, 2008—The StrionAir System A130 air purification product is going to transform filtration in HVAC systems, says the company, while providing HVAC efficiency to the third power. StrionAir says the system has many benefits.
First, A130 achieves LEED-qualifying MERV 13 efficiency at an initial pressure drop of 0.2″ water gauge. StrionAir’s electrically enhanced filtration technology keeps pressure drop lower through the life of the filter. This reduces required fan energy by more than 10 percent, compared to other filters. (MERV: Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. MERV 13 is the minimum rating required to achieve an air filtration point in a US Green Building Council LEED project.)
Second, StrionAir technology significantly extends the effective life of the filter media relative to traditional approaches. Filters require fewer changeouts, reducing replacement costs, maintenance expenditures, and landfill burden.
Third, since the A130 is designed to be changed out at lower ending pressure drop compared to mechanical filtration technologies, engineers can specify smaller overall HVAC system components.
Less pressure drop, longer filter life and lower energy requirements produce a two- to four-year payback, shorter than typical HVAC system paybacks, according to the company.
Besides cutting operational expenses, the A130 kills the causes of infectious diseases in a way that traditional air filters cannot. It also captures such allergens as pollen, dander, and dust. Independent testing, including at the Centers for Disease Control, shows it kills more than 99 percent of a range of airborne pathogens.
Its modular design can be configured to fit most air handlers in both new construction and retrofit air handlers.
For more information on the pilot program, visit the company’s Web site.
