Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil

Air quality is becoming a more important consideration for the building sector, where integrating good air quality systems can help to maintain client and tenant satisfaction.  Today, we’re going to learn how building managers are adapting to new expectations, providing air quality measures efficiently and how air filtration may soon be as ‘in demand’ as water filtration. Our hands-on guests are J...

Do chess players perform worse when air quality is lower? In this episode, we delve into a unique study of over 600 high-level competition games and find out how IAQ affects people and their strategic decision-making. Hugely relevant to offices, and other indoor environments, we discover how the tests were conducted and the shocking results. TOPICS WE COVER 01:05 The connection between health and...

Fungal spores can cause chronic respiratory disease and have become increasingly resistant to treatments. Keeping them out of the air we breathe indoors is vital. In this episode, we discover more about bioaerosols and how they work. We also learn how some countries can create forecasts to mitigate the effects of pollen allergies and improve our overall well-being. Our guest David O’Connor is an e...

Our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues with a look at the CAO initiative in the Pacific Asia region.  We hear from two new Airgonomics Officers who share how the role is developing in real life along with some of the ups and downs they’ve experienced so far. Firstly we have Jayant Kaushal, who is based in Singapore. Jayant is Vice President of Business Development for Camfil Asia Paci...

Camfil have just launched the Next Generation of the Hi-Flo filter which delivers very significant improvement in performance and sustainability. Originally launched in 1969, Hi-Flo is one of the world's most popular filters and one of Camfil’s biggest successes to date. We hear direct from development team member Paula Nowojska and product manager Markus Koch about what those improvements mean fo...

Our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues by looking at the importance of clean air through the three pillars of sustainability; economic, social and ecological.  We find out how to best use these pillars to improve our lives, our business & our planet and how clean air is a crucial part of the mix. Our guest Richard Blume is an expert in the area. He has been advising businesses wor...

Our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues by looking at the role of a CAO in the real world.  Two Camfil Airgonomic Officers, from Ireland and Germany, share how they are implementing the initiative in their own workplace. We hear the reaction of colleagues and the simple improvements they’ve been able to make.  TOPICS WE COVER ·         Simple improvements made in the office ·         H...

Camfil have launched a Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative to raise accountability for the air people breathe indoors. This brand-new initiative helps organisations to act by appointing CAOs and Airgonomics Officers to be 'The Voice of Clean Air' in the workplace.  Camfil is leading by example and have 100 Airgonomics Officers in their own organisation and a CAO for the US, APAC and EMEA region a...

Welcome to the first of our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series looking at the importance of clean air in the workplace and how a CAO can improve the situation.  On this episode, we get the world view on clear air today, why it’s being adopted so fast and the financial & health benefits it brings.  We also discover which governments and world organisations are leading the way and why legisla...

On this episode we’re finding out about the main types of air filter available, what they do and where they work best.  In twenty minutes you will have a great understanding of how they work and be better able to consider what would work best for your facility. Walking us through it is Evelina Zettervall from Camfil HQ in Sweden. Before Camfil, Evelina worked as a bio-medical analyst and research...

After installing your industrial dust collector, it's important to know the proper steps to start up your collector in a safe and efficient manner.      Topics we cover include Dust collector installation checklist Why a checklist is important A walkthrough of the startup checklist GUESTS DETAILS Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Mar...

Covid 19 has taught us many lessons over the past two years and today many new people are considering new or upgraded air for their buildings. Today’s podcast is an introduction on how to look at your office, school or facility building and think about how to assess the risks. TOPICS WE COVER How Covid has changed peoples attitude to air quality Risks to consider in office, school and facility bui...

The World Health Organisation has revised its Air Quality Guidelines.  This is a very significant update, particularly with the pandemic, so we take you to the source to discover more about the guidelines, the new thresholds for the air that we breathe, and how the new standards affect indoor air quality standards in your building. Our guest Tobias Zimmer was involved in setting the guidelines whi...

Whether it's paperboard, metal cans, or plastic containers, dust collection is always a necessity. In this episode, we cover dust collection within the packaging industry. • The importance of the packaging industry • What processes in the packaging industry create dust • Dealing with flammable/explosive dust • How to keep dust under control in your facility GUESTS DETAILS Our guest is Chris Fluhar...

Dust collection is something that affects many things in our day to day lives, including the food we eat. In this episode, we cover dust collection within the food processing industry.    Hazards within the food processing industry include: What processes in the food processing industry create dust How to deal with sugars and other sticky dusts How to keep the dust in your facility under control H...

Metal processing is one of the most vital industries out there, and like any other industry, it produces dust. Today we cover the process of dust collection within the metal processing industry. • Hazards within the metal processing industry • The benefits of clean air • Categories of dust and particulate matter • When a dust hazard analysis is necessary • Ways to be proactive about weld fume cont...

We speak with Mattias Utbys about how increased levels of air quality impacts energy costs. Why improvements in air quality have driven down energy costs How clean air and energy costs are linked What you can do to improve air quality and reduce energy costs How energy efficiency for air filters is measured GUESTS DETAILS Mattias Utbys has been in the industry for many years and with Camfil for th...

In this episode we answer some of the most commonly asked questions related to both industrial dust and dust safety. What is Dust? How Dust is Made Industrial Dust Health Hazards Dust Collectors Safety Measures   GUESTS DETAILS Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing department. John Dauber is the Automotive Market Manager at Cam...

In this episode... What are the standards for indoor air quality? Third party auditing The advantages it brings to food & beverage producers GUESTS Evren Efe-Kabagoz is a senior food safety management systems professional. She is an experienced auditor with BRCGS who operate the most rigorous third party certification scheme of its type globally. LinkedIn BRCGS Store Ross Dumigan is Camfil’s F...

In this episode we discuss the process of dust sample analysis. ·         Types of Dust ·         Equipment Used to Test Dust Samples ·         The Importance of Dust Particle Size ·         Why it’s Important to Investigate Dust GUESTS DETAILS   Jacob Stewart is the host of the podcast, as well as the video producer for Camfil APC Jonesboro’s Marketing department. Blake Meade is an Engineering Te...

In this episode:  How molecular differs from particulates  What types of molecular contamination we see most often  How contaminants affect people and products  Why molecular filtration is different from particulate filtration  What scale can these solutions be deployed GUEST Trent Thiel from Camfil USA is an industry expert and an educator for molecular filtration. With over 250 million registere...

In this episode we discuss the details that go into the system design of a dust collector that handles explosive dust. - The Dust Explosion Pentagon - The Industrial Ventilation Manual - NFPA Standards - Design Characteristics - Capture Velocity - “Balanced-By-Design” - Hood Geometry - Minimum Conveying Velocities for Different Types of Dust - Selecting a Fan for your Dust Collector GUEST DETAILS...

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...