The White House Clean Air in Buildings Challenge was among the programs developed to address IAQ issues in the wake of the COVID pandemic. As part of this program, the General Services Administration (GSA) committed to researching the impact of design and operational improvements to buildings on the health, well-being, and performance of occupants.
Specific proposals from two GSA-led IAQ workshops focused on major areas of improvement for IAQ and occupant health:
- Improve operation and maintenance
- Improve Clean Air at room level
- Improve Clean outdoor air Hardware and Controls at the AHU
Four months of background literature review refined the research, resulting in ten ventilation research proposals in a May 2024 Report: Improving IAQ for Occupant Health in Commercial Buildings: 10 Priorities for Field Research projects for Commercial Buildings.
One of the research topics addresses the measurable impact of outdoor air by filtration in the air handler and the importance of filter maintenance, combination of pre and final filters, and type of filter on IAQ.
Of the six dominant filter types found across Federal buildings, Dynamic filters were among three shown to be most effective in ensuring IAQ, and Dynamic V8 Air Cleaners were highlighted by name (page 139):
"Dynamic V8 filtration units may have a number of advantages relative to pollutant filtration at the lowest energy cost and longest period of service without maintenance or replacement."
"Although a proprietary technology, tests comparing filtration effectiveness of the Dynamic V8 compared to bag filters reveal superior filtration of particulates at all air change rates, and significantly lower pressure drop over time, prolonging replacement requirements."
The V8 Air Cleaning System is designed to meet the most rigorous performance requirements, coupling MERV 13-15 effectiveness with unparalleled energy and operational savings. Energy, maintenance, and disposal account for over 90% of the cost of filtration. The V8 slashes all three, flattening the pressure drop curve to save over 1” of static, extending the changeout cycle, and reducing trips to landfill with up to ten times (or more) the dust-holding capacity of alternatives.
EDGE Gas Phase Removal features a patented design that allows for full, even, and predictable flow through the media to ensure the required Mass Transfer Zone. This yields high removal efficiencies, full utilization of the media for a long service life, and a fraction of the pressure drop and energy usage of competitive pellet systems.
