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Agenda. RGF History IAQ Pollutants Older “Passive” Technologies Filtration UV lights RGF Advanced Oxidization Technologies PHI Technology / Guardian Air REME Technology Test Results Application specific products Testimonials. RGF History. Founded in 1985
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Agenda RGF History IAQ Pollutants Older “Passive” Technologies Filtration UV lights RGF Advanced Oxidization Technologies PHI Technology / Guardian Air REME Technology Test Results Application specific products Testimonials
RGF History Founded in 1985 Purification of Air, Food & Water Products in 33 countries Published in 170+ Periodicals Many active patents “Leave no chemical behind” Technology used by US Military across the globe
Corporate Partnerships Air Purification: • Disney Cruise Lines & Resorts – Norwalk Virus Protection • Marriott & Hilton Properties – Odor and smoke remediation • China – SARS Protection , Jackie Chan International Theater Group, Alphay • Orland Park, IL Public Schools – Reduce absentee rate and mold odors • Sandia National Laboratory – Bioterrorism threat reduction Water Purification: • Little Palm Island – Envirovision Program • Caterpillar – Water purification and recycling for equipment washing • Turf Washing – Control bacterial growth on playing field • Marine Systems – Water recycling and purification for yachts Food Purification: • Subway Franchises – Ice Machine Purification • Ingersoll Rand – Food Purification for Costco Distribution Centers • Food Packaging – Tyson Chicken, Butterball Turkey, Wild Bill’s Jerky • Dole Pineapple – Mold control in refrigerated pineapple shipping containers
Indoor Air Quality 101 Particulates Gases Microbes
Dust Particulates • Minute solid particles less than 500 micrometers • Composition changes by season Dander • Material shed from the body of various animals • Can be a very aggressive allergen Pollen • Released by certain plant species • Lightweight and small • Stays air born for extended periods of time
Dust Particulates How to Identify Particulate Problems • Allergy related issues • Hayfever & Ragweed Allergies, Dust Allergies, Cat & Dog Allergies Dander Questions to Ask • “Do you have any allergy problems this time of year?” • “I see you have a dog/cat, does it cause allergies in your family?” Pollen How to Treat • Physically remove the irritating particles from the air. • Most commonly accomplished using filtration
Bacteria Microbes • Single Cell Organism • Self contained and can reproduce without a host • E.g., MRSA, E. Coli, Staph, Strep….. Viruses • Minimal structure of genetic material and protein • Can only be seen with an electron microscope • E.g., Norwalk, SARS, Avian Flu…. Mold Spores • Airborne Single Cell Organism • Grows into mold as soon as conditions permit • Causes allergic reactions, asthma episodes, irritations, infections, sinus congestion problems….
Bacteria Microbes How to Identify Potential Microbe Problems • Anyone more susceptible to illness (Elderly, High Risk) • Kids who go to school bring home germs • Mold in your AC, Bathroom, Basement, etc…. Viruses Questions to Ask • “Do your kids ever bring home a sinus infection that gets passed around the house until everyone gets it?” • “Are you concerned about getting sick this year?” • “Do you get mold growth or a musty smell in your bathroom or basement?” Mold Spores How to Treat • Kill the germs in as much of the air as possible as quickly as possible.
VOCs Gases • Created by Evaporation of Additives • VOCs off gas from smoke, adhesives, carpets, cleaning agents, nail polish, paint, new construction, pressed wood products… • Can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea… Odors • Caused by odorant molecules dissolved in the air. • E.g., pet odors, perfumes, food odors…
VOCs Gases How to Identify Potential Gas Problems • Look for Candles, Sprays, Incense, odor cover ups • Typical odors to watch for: Pets, Cooking, Kids, Trash • New Carpet, Paint, Pressed Wood, Chemicals in use Questions to Ask • “You have a lot of candles around, have you looked into air purification? Lots of our customers use the Guardian Air to replace those chemicals and save money.” • “Is this new paint? Did you use a low VOC paint?” • ”Do you like to cook fish? Does the smell linger in the air for hours after you finished?” Odors How to Treat • Break down the molecules in the conditioned space
Identify the Problem Particulates Microbes Gases • Odors & VOC’s • Scented Candles & Sprays • Cooking/Pet odors • New Paint, Carpet, etc… • Germs & Mold • Kids in School • Elderly & High Risk • Mold Growth & Allergies • Allergies • Dog & Cat Allergies • Hay fever & Ragweed • Dust Allergies • Solution: • Physically remove irritating particles from the air, most commonly done with filtration. • Solution: • Kill the germs and mold spores in the air to reduce the risk of exposure. • Solution: • Break down the odor and VOC molecules in the conditioned space.
Filtration • Removes particulates from the air • Filters are limited in the size of particles they can capture effectively • Not Effective on Microbes and Gases
Filtration • Every time you change a filter it takes time for it to reach maximum efficiency • As the particulates are captured they leave less space for other particulates to get through • A New MERV 9 Filter captures less than 20% of 1 Micron Particles Chart showing MERV 9 Filter Increase in Efficiency as Filter Loads
Germicidal Ultra Violet Light • 254 nm first used in 1950’s • Disrupts RNA/DNA to sterilize microbes • To achieve sterilization you need to getto the CT Value: Energy (Wattage) x Time (Seconds) = CT Value It’s a Direct Relationship. The more power you have the less time you need. • The farther from the light you are, the less power you get (Inverse Square Law) • A coil is exposed to the UV light 24 hours a day.
UV Lights and Moving Air Light Energy Decreases as Distance Increases Conclusion Estimated Minimum Exposure needed for Sterilization Inverse Square LawDouble the Distance, ¼ The Power Estimated Numbers with a residentially marketed 16” - 36w UVC Bulb sterilizing E. Coli Bacteria (CT Value= ~7000µW.s) 1600 CFM through a 16”x16” Duct moves at 900 ft/minuteThat’s 10.2 mph. The Microbes move past the light faster than the UVC can get them. 36wUV Minimum RequiredSterilization Time Distance Effectiveness Microbe Travel Time 1.5” 0.18 Sec 0.16 Sec vs. 100% 0.56 Sec 0.33 Sec 3” 25% vs. 2.18 Sec 0.66 Sec 6” 6.25% vs. 12” 8.75 Sec 1.33 Sec 1.56% vs.
PCO Technology Photoelectric Effect: UV • UV Light Energizes a TiO2 Catalyst • Ejected Electron creates an “Electron Hole” • The “hole” is filled by an electron from the air. • This process starts a chain reaction
PCO Technology Photoelectric Effect: • Chain reaction creates Hydroxyl Radical (OH) • OH has very short life span (Microseconds) • Destroys microbes and gases that come Into contact with the TiO2 Surface OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH
PCO Technology Photoelectric Effect: • More Surface area = more potential contacts • Microbes that don’t touch the catalyst are not effected Airflow
Passive Air Purification • You have to bring all the pollutants to the device! • No protection in the conditioned space • Can’t eliminate ongoing odor problems Almost All Air Purifiers Have the Same ProblemThey work on “Passive” Technology
RGF’s Air Purification Products • GOALS • Treat every cubic foot of air at the same time • Attack Microbes & Gases as soon as they are introduced • Reduce odors where you actually spend time. How do we purify all the air in the building at the same time?
PHI Technology Guardian Air • Unit installs in the Supply Plenum • Unit Should be Constantly Running • Turning the unit on/off with the fan could shorten it’s life • Transformer fit for any power source between • 100V-240V (24V Model Available)
PHI Technology Broad spectrum UV lamp Hydrated Coating PPC Sleeve Quad-metallic Hydrophilic coating Optimal surface area
PHI Technology Rhodium – Converts Nitric Oxide to Nitrogen and Oxygen Titanium DiOxide– “when TiO2 is exposed to UV light of a wavelength below 385 nanometers in the presence of water vapor, two highly reactive substances are formed: hydroxyl radicals [OH] and a superoxide ion [O2-1].” Photohydroionization - Catalyst Silver & Copper – “Turbocharger” Speeds up the reaction process
PHI Technology Advanced Oxidation Plasma (AOP) O2- • Broad Spectrum UV Light is Targeted onto the Quad Metallic Catalyst which starts a chain reaction H H HO2 O Photohydroionization H H HO2 O O2- H H O
What are Hydro-peroxides? What’s actually in that brown bottle? 3% H2O2 -Hydrogen Peroxide 97% H2O -Water H2O + O2 + = H2O2 Water Oxygen Hydrogen Peroxide
PHI Technology Advanced Oxidation Plasma (AOP) • Unit creates Hydro-Peroxides in the air stream which are distributed through the conditioned space • Hydro-Peroxides destroy Microbes & Gases that they come into contact with. • Hydro-Peroxides revert back into O2 and H2O, destroying pollutants in the process • All of the oxidizers created exist in outside air O2- H H HO2 O Photohydroionization H H HO2 O O2- H H O
PHI Technology • All of the oxidizers created exist in outside air: • The Sun is a big UV Light and there’s lots of air for it to hit • Hydro-Peroxides naturally make outside air “Fresh” • Natural Outside Levels of Hydro-Peroxides: 0.02ppm • PHI units are designed to create the same levels indoors Hydro-Peroxides in Outside Air
Maintenance & Warranty • Guardian Air units have a 2 year warranty • Lamp & Catalyst are one piece called a “Cell” • 25,000 Hour Cell Life (2.8Years) • Cell is replaceable • Fluoro-Plastic sleeve on unit means no dusting
REME Technology REME+ Generator
REME Technology 1.) Particulates are in your air. 2.) Ionized Peroxides Charge the Particulates + - - + - - - + + + 3.) Particulates Start to Stick Together - Coagulation 4.) Larger Particles = Better Filtration Rates For Any Filter + - + - - - + - + +
REME Technology • Unit creates a group of “Friendly Oxidizers” • Oxidizers pass a charge off to airborne particulates • Particulates stick together making them larger Reflective Electro-Magnetic Energy • Larger particulates become to heavy to remain in the air. • Existing Filters collect the larger particles at a much higher rate of efficiency
REME Technology REME+ Generator • Unit installs in the Supply Plenum • Unit Should be Constantly Running • Turning the unit on/off with the fan could shorten it’s life • Transformer fit for any power source between • 100V-240V
Maintenance & Warranty • REME units have a 2 year warranty • Lamp & Catalyst are one piece called a “Cell” • 25,000 Hour Cell Life (~3 Years) • Cell is replaceable • Fluoro-Plastic sleeve on unit means no dusting
PHI vs. REME Recap REME System Effective on: Bacteria: Yes Virus: Yes Mold Spores: Yes Odors: Yes VOCs: Yes Particulates: Yes PHI System Effective on: Bacteria: Yes Virus: Yes Mold Spores: Yes Odors: Yes VOCs: Yes Particulates: No
Sandia National Labs RGF Partners on Homeland Security Project – Bio Terror Study • Exposure to Microbes in the conditioned space is the most serious risk • Purification in the HVAC system is too late, you’ve already been exposed! • Sandia looked to RGF’s PHI technology to provide that air purification in the space, but they needed a way to test it. • That led RGF to develop the world’s first Sneeze Machine
Independent Lab Tests The Sneeze Test • Simulated Sneeze Machine Sneezes 1g Fluid at 100 MPH • Load it with germs and send sneezes at a collection plate • Hydro-Peroxides immediately reduce microbes by 98% in the first 3 ft.
Independent Lab Tests H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%
Independent Lab Tests SARS - Severe acute respiratory syndrome INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%
Independent Lab Tests Norwalk Virus INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%
Independent Lab Tests Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) INACTIVATION RATE: 98+%
Independent Lab Tests Mold Spores INACTIVATION RATE: 97+%
Independent Lab Tests Get listed on the dealer locator! • Test Results • Articles • Technical info • Brochures • All available on our new Website www.RGFAirPurification.com
Technology Approvals • Internationally recognized testing agencies • Certificates awarded in air cleaning category
REME Technology REME+ Generator • REME-HVAC-305 0 – 6,500 CFM • REME-HVAC-305HO 6500 – 10,000 CFM
Guardian Air Applications • 9” 1,000-6,500 CFM • 9”HO 6,500-10,000 CFM • 14” 10,000-18,000 CFM • 14”HO 18,000-26,000 CFM • Fits most applications including heavy duty commercial • Units can be combined to fit higher CFM ratings • Sizing chart guidelines are for maximum efficiency. • High load application may require larger units
Guardian Air Applications • VSF 500-2,000 CFM • Designed to put out a smaller concentration of oxidizers for constant operation • Great for VSF Units, Apartments, Condo, etc……
Guardian Air Applications • Mini • Designed for applications such as PTAC Units, boats, mobile homes, or any application where space is at a premium.