Evaluating The Operation Of Three Air Cleaners Working Individually In A Clean Room

Siamak Rahimi Ardkapan, Alireza Afshari, Niels Christian Bergsøe, Matthew S. Johnson

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Abstract

The use of portable air cleaners is becoming increasingly popular in many countries including
Denmark. Portable air cleaners are known for not only removing but also generating particles and
gases. To clarify this, three air cleaning technologies were evaluated. They were nonthermal
plasma, photochemical air purifier and corona discharge ionizer. The concentrations of ultrafine
particles, ozone and total volatile organic compounds were measured both in a duct and in a clean
room. It was found that the studied air cleaning technologies increased the ozone level in the clean
room and the duct. The increase of ozone level in the clean room was more than that was measured
in the duct. Additionally, it was found that the number of ultrafine particles in the room increased
due to the generated ozone. The number of generated particles changed with the season. The study
leads to the recommendation that air cleaners should be evaluated in a clean room about generation
of ozone to get more reliable evaluation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIndoor Air
Publication date2011
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventThe 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate (Indoor Air 2011) - Austin, Texas, United States
Duration: 5 Jun 201110 Jun 2011
Conference number: 12

Conference

ConferenceThe 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate (Indoor Air 2011)
Number12
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin, Texas
Period05/06/201110/06/2011

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