Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil

On this episode we understand more about cleanrooms and controlled environments. We hear exactly what they are, how they work and how they help us. The how, what and where of cleanrooms The two key things every clean room needs Energy consumption and other considerations Why clean rooms are getting bigger Type of cost involved for new or upgraded system GUESTS DETAILS Conor Murray is Principal Con...

In this episode, we discuss the issues that come with poor indoor air quality, as well as filtration options for manufacturing and processing facilities. - Why IAQ is so important. - How to know if your facility has an indoor air quality issue. - The negative effects of poor IAQ. - How to improve upon poor IAQ.   GUEST DETAILS Jacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for C...

We go into the heart of a hospital to find out about clean air in the operating theatre. Hear how Dublin city’s leading hospital and university collaborated on a new piece of research which photographed air flows around the patient and doctors and how they went about reducing the effects of aerosols.  What aerosols are found in the operating theatre Situational aspects which need to be considered...

In this episode, we discuss the ASHRAE Standard 199 testing process and how it effects the efficiency of your dust collector. - Why the ASHRAE Standard 199 was developed. - What types of dust collectors are covered under Standard 199.  - How the test is performed.  GUEST DETAILS Jacob Stewart: Host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing Department.  Dani...

This month we look at one of most used anacronyms in the industry – HEPA – to find out just what it is, how it works and why it’s important. You will hear: What HEPA filters are and what they do Situations where they are used How they work to give near 100% results Maintenance and life-cycle   Our Guest   Michael Feldtmann has a thirty year pedigree with Camfil, where his responsibility includes a...

In this episode we discuss what is possibly the most important aspect of dust collection: Filters. We cover:   What is a cartridge filter Cartridge vs Panel/HVAC Filter design Filter technologies Identifying which filter to offer     Our Guests   Jonathan Cooper is the Internal Sales Technical Support Manager at Camfil APC.  The host of the podcast, Jacob Stewart, is the video producer for Camfil...

Sensors are a key part to monitoring air quality. This month we find out more about their advantages and disadvantages, plus a future where they could automate the consistency of air quality. •                    Why all spaces are not equal •                    The components that make up air •                    How and why we monitor those components •                    Types of air quality se...

One of the most important aspects of dust collection is having the proper filter media for the job. In this episode you will hear how to select the right media, and how to determine which is most beneficial to you. We cover:   Types of Filter Media. Quality vs. Cost. The Media Selection Process   Our Guests   Randi Huckaby is the Product Manager for Dry Filtration at Camfil APC Jonesboro.  The hos...

Discover how air quality can affect what we eat and drink and the challenges facing food and beverage production facilities. Risks to Food and Beverage facilities Why it’s not all about air units Standards and Regulations Four Zones needed in any centre Who is responsible for air quality How to audit a system and risk analysis Examples of bad air affecting product What you can do now Our guests th...

A panel of experts answer your questions from the first three podcasts in our Let’s Talk Clean Air series. Chair – Peter Dyment is a Technical Manager at Camfil, a global organisation who provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control, which improves worker and equipment productivity and minimizes energy use. Simon Birkett, founder and director of Clean Air...

As the world changes with the Covid 19 pandemic, new guidelines have been introduced in Europe with regard to building safety.  We find out more with REHVA board member Atze Boerstra and Camfil’s Tobias Zimmer. Guidelines overview from REHVA Considerations for existing systems Examples Filtration and other solutions Do HVAC Systems need to be upgraded One piece of key advice which applies to all O...

Learn how to protect yourself and your workplace from viruses, including Covid-19 right through to unknown viruses still to come in the future. How viruses affect the human system Ways viruses can be transmitted Examples of outbreaks in working facilities Principals for the control of airborne viruses Applying those principals in the work place The Hierarchy of Control Risk Mitigation Our guests t...

The quality of air has a dramatic effect on the health and efficiency of a production plant or facility and its staff. We get an overview of the main concerns, the dangers and the benefits of Clean Air. In our podcast we discover Why indoor air can be more dangerous What legislation surrounds pollutants Which countries are more exposed How you measure air quality How to compare outside air and ins...

We speak with world experts about how controlling air can bring benefits to plants and facilities, the health of people who work there, and bringing greater efficiencies to your final product. Guests in our first podcasts will include Simon Birkett from Clean Air London, bio-saftey consultant Dr Jonathan Gawn, Denis Treacy from Culture Compass and more.