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For
Engineers,
Architects,
&
Commercial builders
Why Just Treat the symptoms, when
you should eliminate the sources
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Certifications
IAQ Issues
Passive Technology
Filtration
Green Solutions
Think Green
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Bachelor in Electrical Engineering
Certified as a Advanced Oxidation
Specialist
National Association of Mold Professionals
HUD
Ashra, and Osha 30 Hours
PHII Inspections
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Began with the 70’s oil embargo ... energy crisis
 Reduced speeds to 55 mph / Thermostats adjusted to 68 heat & 78 A/C
 Stringent construction codes resulted in energy efficient buildings
 More synthetic materials used in construction with less air infiltration
“Sick Building Syndrome” emerged in the 80’s
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Americans spend 90% of their lives indoors
15 million Americans have asthma (80% increase since 1980)
28 million Americans suffer from hay fever & allergies
Air pollution contributes to lung disease, including respiratory tract infections,
asthma, and lung cancer
Today the E.P.A., the U.S. House of Representatives & the World Health
Organization rank indoor air pollution the
#1 environmental health problem
Airborne Biological threats became a concern
Mold, mildew and their mycotoxins are exposed as a serious health
threat
Airborne staph, pneumonia & MRSA at record high in hospitals
 Deadly nosocomial viruses in hospitals with a 55% death rate & over 85,000
deaths per year
National Awareness
Deaths tied to drug-resistant staph
"superbug,“ MRSA may exceed those
caused by AIDS, said one public health
expert commenting on the new study.
More than 90,000 Americans get
potentially deadly infections each year.
INDOOR POLLUTION - - It DOES Affect You !
EPA TESTED FOR 20 DIFFERENT HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
1] 11 CONSISTENTLY FOUND IN ALL HOME LOCATIONS IN 4 STATES
2] INDOOR EXCEEDED OUTDOOR POLLUTION BY
5 TO 10 TIMES
FOR EVERY CHEMICAL, IN EVERY SEASON, IN EVERY CITY.
Potential Effects “CAUSED BY” or “AGRAVATED BY” Pollution !
Nervous System Effects
Lung Cancer
Itchy Eyes
Snoring
Reproductive Effects
Irritability
Hyperactivity
Dry Throat
Cardiovascular Effects
AM Cough
Sneezing
Allergies
Respiratory Distress
Depression
Asthma
Nausea
Blue Moods
Lethargy
Nose Bleed
Afternoon Slump
Forgetfulness
Dizziness
Headache
HOW - - Is all this possible ?
*REF: EPA docs - - EPA 402-k-93-007; EPA 402k-95005; EPA 400-r-92-012
Uneasy Sleep
ANSWER: Overloaded Immune System
POLLUTION & TOXINS
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Breathed
Ingested
Contacted
Accumulated
Over Time
RESULT !
People become
Vulnerable to:
• Disease
• Dysfunctions
• Distress
Cleaners – Fumes - Paint - Pesticides – Preservatives - Chlorine – Tobacco - Mold Bacteria - Pollen - Dust - Glues - Building Materials - Dust Mites – Fungi – Furniture Carpet – Gases - - etc 1000’s
Total
Health-Related (Net)
Chronic Medical Conditions (Subnet)
I/other family member has allergies/alleviates allergy symptoms
I/other family member has asthma
General Health Considerations (Subnet)
To have healthier/cleaner/better quality air
Reduces/removes allergens in the air
Reduces/removes pollen
Environment/Home Environment (Net)
Cleans the air of dust/reduces dust
Odor Control (Subnet)
Elimination of cigarette/smoke odor
Have pets in household/want to reduce pet dander
Other Purchase Considerations (Net)
70%
38%
30%
7%
37%
20%
8%
4%
36%
15%
12%
7%
10%
5%
Pollution Results With
Filters IF
You Get it to the “Box”
Electronic Air Cleaner
( POP & Zap Type )
Approx 98% of
Particle count
is < 0.50 um
Pleated Media Filter
Hence Only ~ 40% (max)
of < 0.5 um
“Dangerous” Particulate
Gets filtered with
Pleated Media
filter type !
Fiber-glass Filter
Pat J Annis
Kansas State Univ.
• Filtering
• Ionization …
a misunderstood
technology
• Electronic Air
“Cleaners”
• UV Lights … issue with
distance from UV bulb and
exposure time
• Portable units
…small
rooms, inefficient, ineffective, &
costly to operate
Think Green
• Ionization
• Photo Catalytic
Oxidation
UV Radiation
 Low Level Ozone
Automatic, Proactive & Self-regulating!
The Catalyst
Quad-metallic Catalytic Coating
Rhodium, Titanium Dioxide, Silver, Copper
Each metal contributes to process:
• Titanium Dioxide forms two highly reactive
substances - Hydroxyl Radicals (OH) &
Superoxide Ions (O2-1) - both very strong
oxidizers
• Rhodium converts Nitric Oxide to Nitrogen
and Oxygen
• Silver speeds up the Titanium reactions by
up to 3X. Proven to kill bacteria.
• Copper has unique abilities to work with
Hydrogen and can improve the functions of
Titanium. Also, helps eliminates algae.
The Catalyst
Hydrophilic Coatings
“Hydrophilic” – means the coating
absorbs water vapor (H2O) from the
air, creating an abundance of
Hydrogen and Oxygen for creation of
friendly oxidizers
Optimum Humidity is 40-60%
Optimum
Humidity between 40-60%
AOP formation of
“Friendly Oxidizers”
These oxidizers are then picked up in the air stream
and dispersed throughout the building
…ACTIVELY purifying contaminants!
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O2
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Hydroxyl
Radicals
OH
O3
Hydroperoxyl Radical HO2
OH
Super Oxides O2H2O2
Hydrogen Peroxide Gas H2O2
Ozonide Ions O3H2O2
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O3-
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O2
OH
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Broad
Spectrum
UV Light
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REME’s advantages
The REME produces and consumes ozone (O3) to
facilitate the AOP reactions. Typically 87% of the
ozone produced is decomposed in process.
The REME cell is NOT an ozone generator, (emits ≤
.02 PPM Ozone), in fact can help regulate O3 levels.
Provides redundancy of oxidizers which react up to
40x faster than ozone alone & without irritation.
AOP reactants remain effective after leaving cell as a
“Purifying Plasma”… dispersed throughout the
building ACTIVELY purifying contaminants.
Starts by continuously sanitizing the duct system &
eventually comes back thru to keep coils clean.
Attacks virtually all organic and microbial compounds,
bacteria, viruses, & VOCs, drops particulates &
destroys odors within the spaces where we breath!
University Testing
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Kansas State University:
Dr. James Marsden, Regents Distinguished Professor
Microbial reduction on Surfaces (Mold, Bacteria & Virus)
University of Cincinnati:
Dr. Sergey Grinshpun, Department Head, Center for HealthRelated Aerosol Studies, Department of Environmental Health
Reduction of the Aerosol Particle Concentration
Airborne Microbial reduction (Virus)
Syracuse University:
Prof. Jianshun Zhang, Director, International Centre for Indoor
Environment and Energy
Airborne VOC Reductions in simulated HVAC system
Efficacy of the REME Cell at
Reducing Microbial Populations on
Surfaces
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• Staphylococcus aureus : 98.5% reduction
• MRSA - Methycillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus:
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99.8% reduction
Escherichia coli : 98.1% reduction
Kansas State
Bacillus spp. : 99.38% reduction
University
Streptococcus spp. : 96.4% reduction
Pseudomonas aureuginosa : 99.0% reduction
Listeria monocytogenes : 99.75% reduction
Candida albicans : 99.92% reduction
Stachybotrys chartarum : 99.93% reduction
No chamber pre-treat
ACF=Cnatural decay/Cpurifier
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particle size
0.01-0.5 µm
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Time (min)
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Significant Comments By
Dr James Marsden, Kansas State Univ, 5/31/05
( Recognized as foremost authority in microbial control )
1] “The Chinese government uses our ( American- EcoQuest )
RCI & low level ozone ( .02 ppm ) technology to
reduce the risk of SARS in subways and buses.”
2] One of the largest cruise ship/ theme park and hotel
chains - - achieved a 99.9% reduction of the Norwalk virus.
This (EcoQuest) technology is now being employed in their
hotel rooms, cruise ships, animal care facilities,
ice machines and dumpsters.
R.E.M.E.
Commercial & Residential
5 Models: 500 SF – 10,000 SF
2 Voltage options: 120V -240V
DuctwoRx
Cell
10
Reflective Electro Magnetic Energy utilizes an electro
magnetic energy cell to create Ionized-HydroPeroxides™, a friendly oxidizer plasma made from
oxygen and humidity. This air purifying plasma is
propelled into the HVAC duct or plenum by a silent
plasma propulsion module that has no moving parts, yet
propels the plasma at 2 cfm. This provides for fan or
blower-less operation on a 24-hour basis. The purifying
plasma will be propelled through the ducts whether the
fan or blower is on or not. This permits a hardwire 110
volt plug-in installation that lets the REME run 24/7
without wiring to the fan/blower circuit.
Active not passive technology.
RAW CT / CFU/M3
Cladosporium sp.
Samples
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60
Non-sporulating fungi 1
Penicillium sp.
Anderson Air
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28.3 L/min for 3 min
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393
1st Floor - Ductwork
1
12
Yeast
TOTAL FUNGAL COUNT IS: 477
1st Floor Duct Before
No Growth Observed
TOTAL FUNGAL COUNT IS: 0
REVIEWED BY:
Rohrbacher
1st Floor Duct After
Three points to remember about our Air Purification
Technologies…….
1. The only active Air Purification Technology which combines up to
five nature based technologies to synergistically clean indoor air like
nature cleans air outdoors using:
• Two types of Ionization to reduce particles.
• UV and a Catalyst to create Oxygen & Hydrogen based friendly
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oxidizers to reduce microbial contaminants (Photo Catalytic Oxidation)
Low-level ozone to reduce odors
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The only active Air Purification Technology recognized by the
NASA Space Foundation and awarded Certified Space Technology
status
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The only active Air Purification with validation testing from multiple
universities proving the ability to reduce up to 99.99% of Particulate,
Mold, Fungi, Staph (MRSA), Bacteria and Viruses.