BIPOLAR IONIZATION CASE STUDY HIGHLIGHTS

Abstract: The recovery area of the animal hospital is an enclosed room with no air return leading to stagnant air and strong odors. The warmer temperature of the air increased the growth rate of pathogens on surgical tables.

Methods: Installation of the needlepoint bipolar ionization device in the operating and recovery room.

Summary: Within 2 days of installing the needlepoint bipolar ionization equipment, the urine odor had subsided.

Abstract: Greer High School was utilizing an outdated HVAC system that was bringing in excessive amounts of outside air, resulting in (1) wasted energy, (2) high humidity, and (3) mold growth.

Methods: Utilization of ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Procedure incorporated needlepoint bipolar ionization to increase indoor air quality.

Summary: Annual energy savings of approximately $10,000 with new electronic air disinfection system. The new air system reduced the outside air intake from 17 CFM to 5 CFM

Abstract: Reduction of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) HVAC uptake of the exhaust fumes from the helicopter landing pad.

Methods: Implementation of needlepoint bipolar ionization device UL 2998 to reduce fine particles and odor elimination.

Summary: A reduction of 85% of particles found in the HVAC system within 24 hours of installation. The device also eliminated odors created from adjacent buildings.

Abstract: Campus energy saving and proactive elimination of odors, particles, or pathogens.

Methods: The needlepoint bipolar ionization technology was installed in all the air handling units on campus.

Summary:  The needlepoint bipolar ionization technology reduced the outside air needed for ventilation by 9,300 CFM and saved $180,000 in chiller cost. Testing revealed that there was no Fungi or Bacteria detected on the cooling coil fins. This initiative generates $180,000 SAVINGS in annual energy costs.

Abstract: A large portion of their monthly operating budget was allocated to the heating and cooling of their facilities. Annual HVAC maintenance for the larger air handling equipment was also unpredictable and often an unforeseen additional expense.

Methods: The self-cleaning needlepoint bipolar ionization technology was installed to reduce the amount of outside air needed to treat the indoor space. The technology also kills airborne pathogens and reduces the level of odor causing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Each installation incorporates 5 or 6 units to improve the indoor air quality of the building.

Summary: A 10-ton reduction, or about 1,500 CFM, of outside air intake with the installation of the needlepoint bipolar ionization technology. This helped avoid costly HVAC equipment upgrades while reducing operating and maintenance costs. The needlepoint bipolar ionization technology also provides the added benefit of pathogen destruction, minimizing the number of airborne pathogens and ultimate cross-contamination of germs between the children and staff. The needlepoint bipolar ionization technology is the specified solution for all of The Learning Experience® facilities across the country.

Abstract: A reduction of air contaminants as required by the ASHRAE Ventilation Rate Procedure.

Methods: Utilizing the ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Procedure, the needlepoint bipolar ionization technology was installed to control airborne contaminants while reducing the amount of outside air needed.

Summary: Installation of the bipolar ionization technology reduced the air intake to 108,000 CFM for a total savings of 94,000 CFM, or about 700 tons of cooling capacity. The reduction in cooling capacity resulted in a savings of more than $1 million in capital equipment and annual savings of approximately $115,00 in energy expenses.

Abstract: Upgrading pre-existing HVAC system to reduce outside air quality concerns and a solution to keep air cooling coils clean and free of biofilm.

Methods: The hospital chose to install the needlepoint bipolar ionization technology

Summary: The HVAC system saw a reduction in odors, particles, and clean coils within 48 hours of installation. The power consumption was also reduced by 30%.

Abstract: A new chemical introduced into the manufacturing process was creating odor issues for the employees working in clean rooms and adjoining spaces that shared the same air handling system.

Methods: The needlepoint bipolar ionization technology was installed in the air handling system that treats the clean room’s air.

Summary: The odors were neutralized within 24 hours of the equipment installations. An annual clean room certification process revealed that the total particle count was reduced by 89.7%.

Abstract: Increased improved indoor air quality and energy savings in office spaces.

Methods: Selection of a needlepoint bipolar ionization system to provide an increased indoor air quality while minimizing costs by reducing the amount of outside air needed to ventilate the space.

Summary: There was a 50% savings in the HVAC renovation costs by installing smaller air-handling equipment while shortening their building upfit timeline.

Abstract: The air traffic control tower was having major indoor air quality issues due to smoke from the wildfires in British Columbia.

Methods: Installation of a needlepoint bipolar ionization system in the HVAC units for the air traffic control tower prior to the wildfire season.

Summary: The needlepoint bipolar ionization technology helped reduce the amount of particulate entering the building by 87% at 0.3 microns within the first 48 hours of operations while still using their existing MERV 13 filters. The ionization caused the fine smoke particulate to agglomerate, making the existing filters more effective in catching the particles. Particle reduction results using existing filters with the ionization system: 1. 87.2% reduction for particle size 0.3 micrometer (0.3 micron) 2. 95.4% reduction for particle size of 0.5 micrometer (0.5 micron) 3. 95.8% reduction for particle size of 1 micrometer (1 micron).

Abstract: Indoor air quality issues due to jet exhaust, de-icing fluids, nearby horse racetrack and a cannabis processing facility.

Methods: Installation of a needlepoint bipolar ionization system in the HVAC units for the Area Control Center at EIA as well as the Air Operation Center for the Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Summary: The needlepoint bipolar ionization technology effectively neutralized the odors entering the building within 24 hours of installing the system. This included both the odors associated with the jet fumes as well as odors from all the other sources.