the ion “freshaire” classroom case study
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You Are What You Breathe.
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Fred Ringe – EMAC Environmental
Adam Parisi – Mt Prospect SD 57
The Ion “FreshAire” Classroom Case Study
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What makes up Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)?
Particulate Matter (PM) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Microorganisms (Bacterium, Virus, or Fungus) Bioeffluents
The Urgent Need – Why IAQ is Critical
90% of OUR lives are spent Indoors
“Indoor air quality is one of the top five most urgent
environmental risks to public health.”
“50% of all illness is caused by indoor air pollution.”
“ I n d o o r a i r c a n b e 2 - 1 0 0 x w o r s e t ha n o u t d o o r a i r .”
“72% of toxic chemicals are indoors.”
“ 1 2 5 M i l l i o n A m e r i c a n s b r e a t h e u n h e a l t h y l e v e l s o f a i r
p o l l u t i o n w h e r e t h e y l i v e o r w o r k . ”
Ion Air Has Been Built on Measurement and Verification
Ion Air Markets:
• Commercial Offices• Healthcare• Schools• Hospitality• Sports• Airports• Marine • Convention Centers• Grocery Stores• Government• Performing Arts
AtmosAir Design Community Allies
Design Consultants Specifying AtmosAir:
Ion Air Classifications
AtmosAir possesses the following classifications:
• Underwriters Laboratories UL 1995 classification
• Underwriters Laboratories UL 867 classification
• EU Standard EN 60335-2-40:2003
• EU Standard EN 61000-6-3:2001
• EU Standard EN 61000-6-1:2001
• EU Standard 60204-1:2006
• OPA 2807-10
• OPA 2808-10
• US EPA US Energy Star Certification
• ANSI / AHAM AC-1 2002
• ASHRAE 62.1 Indoor Air Quality Procedure Compliant
• 125 Dust CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
• 190 Mold CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
• US Green Building Council (USGBC) Member
• Energy Star Partner
• ASHRAE Member
• Hilton Strategic Partner – ‘Allergy Friendly Rooms’
• Green Energy Council Member
• Global Virus Network Member
Bipolar Ions
• In the most pristine environments there are
naturally higher ion levels. These levels fall as
we enter into more populated and polluted
environments.
• Ion – An atom or molecule with a net electric
charge due to the loss or gain of one or more
electrons.
• AtmosAir Bi-Polar Ion (BPI) systems are
designed to increase air ions as would be
found in a natural state where no pollution
exists.
• Ions help improve many various elements of
indoor and outdoor air quality (PM, VOCs,
virus).
FAQ: Does AtmosAir™ have a device that measures ion levels?Yes. There is a specially designed ion meter that reports ion levels.
The Ion Air Solution
Ion Air vs. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Client TVOC Before (PPM) TVOC After (PPM)
California Public Schools 69.25 1.65
Arena - Los Angeles, CA 13 0
Utility Company - FL 5 0
Connecticut Public School 2 0
Hotel - New York, NY 10 0
Consulting Engineering Firm - NY, NY 8 1
Investment Bank - New York, NY 150 12
Casino - Pittsburgh, PA 150 28
Animal Breeding Facilty - NY 150 82
California State University - CA 17 2
REIT - CA 9 3
Arena - Nashville, TN 25 3
Office - New York, NY 150 20
Office - TX 150 26
Investment Bank - NJ 48 30
Hotel - Chicago, IL 150 10
Minnesota Public School - MN 6 3
Casino - Hollywood, FL 119 24
Office Building - NY, NY 18 6
Hospital - VA 137 64
Architect Office - NY, NY 17 5
Sports Training Center - CO 150 21
AtmosAir VOC Testing ResultsBipolar Ions surround the VOCs (odorous gaseous elements) and break down hydrocarbon chains, reducing these complex compounds into immeasurable levels of carbon dioxide and water.
Simplistic Representation
• AtmosAir Destroys VOCS quickly, efficiently and permanently.• HEPA filters cannot trap airborne VOCS because they are too small.• Carbon filters trap some VOCs, but they are later dispersed back into the air.
Ion Air vs. Particulate Matter (PM)
• Air Ions agglomerate particles
making them bigger and heavier,
and easier to filter.
FAQ: How does AtmosAir™ reduce particulate matter?Many small particles that are generated within a space never get to system filters, increasing the chance of illness and respiratory distress. The AtmosAir™ bipolar ionization process helps more of these particles be removed from the air we breathe. Oppositely charged AtmosAir™ bipolar air ions cause particles to attract to other particles and become bigger and heavier. These larger particles can be trapped by HVAC system filters more easily, so the filters operate more efficiently – and effectively.
WhitepaperDr. Phil Tierno (NYU Langone Medical Center)
Conclusion = Ion Air is Extremely Effective at:
• Mold and Pathogen Reduction
• Particulate Matter Decay
• VOC and Odor Reduction
• Mold Spore Reduction
• Energy Conservation
The Difference Is The Technology
Ion Air vs. Competing IAQ Technologies
Ion Air Equipment and Installations
Ion Air 500 Series
Ion Air 508FC
Ion Air Matterhorn Series
Ion Air Matterhorn 1000
Ion Air FC Series
AtmosAir FC400
Ion Air Installation Locations
• Supply Duct Mount
• Rack or Wall Mounted in Discharge of AHU/RTU
Application and Placement
Ion Air Bipolar Ionization Tubes
Ion Air Multi-Core Composite Tubes
• Produces More Ions than Glass Tubes
• Durable & Shatterproof
• Withstands Maximum Airflow
• Withstands Temperature Swings
• Two Year Life Span
FAQ: How often should the AtmosAir™ ionization tubes be changed?AtmosAir™ composite tubes will degrade and become ineffective after approximately 17,600 hours (two years) of use.
Case Studies
The Ion Air Solution
Workplace ProjectsPristine health and wellness in the workplace is being demanded by millennials and major corporations.
• US Department of Defense (> 50 buildings)
• Goldman Sachs
• WeWork (2 locations)
• US Department of Defense (> 50 buildings)
• UBS (2 buildings)
• Empire State Realty Trust (6 buildings)
• JLL
• Google (4 locations)
• Deloitte (6 buildings)
• Wells Fargo (2 buildings)
• SpaceX
• Gensler Architecture
• Ford
• Kilroy Realty
• Comcast
• Herbalife
• Fidelity Investments,
• NFL Headquarters,
• NBA Players Association, SL Green – 425 Lexington Ave., Rudin, Paul Hastings, State Farm, Duff and Phelps
Healthcare ProjectsHealthcare Facilities Are Doing Everything in Their Power to Reduce Healthcare Acquired Infections.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (NY)
• VCU Health (VA)
• Stryker Laboratories
• Wilson Memorial Hospital (NY)
• VA Maryland Health Care System
• Carolinas Health Care System (NC)
• Syracuse VA Medical Center (NY)
• Walter Reed Medical Hospital (MD)
• Winthrop-University Hospital (NY)
• Boston Children’s Hospital (MA)
• Broward Health (FL)
• Jackson South
• Middlesex Hospital (CT)
• Maine Medical Center (ME)
• Susquehanna Health (PA)
• Northwell Health (NY)
• St. Mary's (Chicago)
• Ashley Regional Medical Center (UT)
• Banner Health System (AZ)
• Methodist Hospital (TX)
• University of Maryland Medical Center (MD)
• Hamad Healthcare (Qatar)
• Stamford Health (CT)
Sports ProjectsProfessional Sports Facilities Get Renovated Every 5-10 Years. No facility wants to have MRSA or Staph in the building.
• Soulcycle (40 locations)
• Staples Center (L.A.)
• USC (2 athletics buildings
• UCLA
• Denver Broncos
• Dallas Cowboys The Star
• Milwaukee Bucks Arena and Training Center
• Los Angeles Lakers
• Pittsburgh Pirates PNC Park
• TD Garden (Boston)
• Little Caesars Arena (Detroit)
• Chicago Cubs Training Center
• New England Patriots
• Jacksonville Jaguars Training Center
• Kansas City Chiefs Training Center
• Minnesota Wild Training Center,
• Dallas Mavericks Training Center
• Northwestern University Walter Ryan Arena, Chase Center (San Francisco), Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)
Ion Air School ProjectsResearch Has Proven Poor Indoor Air Quality in Schools Negatively Impacts Learning and Cognitive Function
Schools Using AtmosAir Include:
• U.C.L.A.
• Stony Brook University
• University of Southern California
• University of Maryland
• University of Virginia
• Northwestern University
• NYU
• Hunter College
• St. John’s University
• Taft School
• University of Bridgeport
• Greenwich Schools
• Darien Schools (CT)
• Don Bosco Prep (NJ)
• Bronx Community College
• City University of New York (CUNY)
Hotel Brands with AtmosAir Systems Installed:
• Hilton Hotels and Resorts (Signed Partner, Multiple hotels)
• Hyatt Andaz
• Ritz Carlton Hotels and Resorts
• JW Marriott
• Trump
• Kimpton
• Gaylord
• Sheraton
• The Broadmoor
• Loews Hotels
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Carnival Cruise Line
• Fairfield Inn and Suites
• Habtoor Hotels
Ion Air Hospitality Projects83% of Travelers Would Prefer A Room Specially Treated to Reduce Airborne Allergens
Gaming ProjectsCasinos have to mitigate smoke to keep customers happy.
Casinos with AtmosAir:
• Rivers Casino (Pittsburgh)
• Stations Casinos (California and Nevada – 6 casinos)
• Sugar House Casino (Philadelphia)
• Twin Rivers Casino (Rhode Island)
• Hollywood Hard Rock (FL)
• Tampa Hard Rock (FL),
• Seminole Coconut Creek Casino (Florida)
• Seminole Brighton Casino (Florida)
• Revel Casino (Atlantic City, NJ)
• Borgata (partial) (NJ)
• Osage Casino Sand Springs (Tulsa, OK)
• River spirit Casino (Tulsa, OK)
• Stations Graton Casino (California)
• Palace Station (Las Vegas, NV)
• Emerald Isle Casino (Las Vegas, NV)
• Green Valley Ranch (Las Vegas, NV)
• Twin River Casino (Lincoln, RI)
Testimonials
Case Study | University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Seneca Building
RESULTS
AtmosAir 508FC and AtmosAware air monitoring
systems were in installed in the Seneca Building that
houses the sustainability office.
Air testing was completed.
• TVOC were reduced by 54%.
• All particle ranges measured were reduced.
• PM0.5 reduced by 30%.
UMD is monitoring air quality in real time with AA.
Next step is reducing OA by 50%.
Case Study | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Leake Building
RESULTS
(2) AtmosAir 508FC were installed in the 30k square foot
Leake building in 2017 to improve IAQ and reduce
energy consumption.
UVA will reduce outside air by 50% in addition to using
the technology.
Perceptual air quality improvement results were
immediately noticed. Air testing to be released soon.
Case Study | Broncos
Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre
Denver, CO
RESULTS
The Denver Broncos installed AtmosAir in their training
facility to improve IAQ and mitigate potential
infectious disease.
(7) AtmosAir systems installed in RTUs and MUAs serving
locker room, weight room, player areas,
IAQ M&V concluded:
• 85% reduction in VOCs and
• >50 reduction in PM
Case Study | University of Southern California
University of Southern
California John
McKay Center
SITUATION
USC chose 5 areas within the training facility for testing. They included
the football training center, the weight room, the locker room, and two
open spaces on the first and second floors.
IMPLEMENTATION
AtmosAir systems were installed at the University of Southern
California’s John McKay Center. USC’s new $70 Million,100,000-square
foot athletic and academic facility is a powerful symbol of the rich USC
history. Third party indoor air quality testing was completed to test the
effects of the AtmosAir bipolar ionization technology.
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Case Study | University of Southern California
AtmosAir improved indoor air quality significantly, and the reduction of
particulate matter and TVOC was substantial.
PM10 particles are small enough to be breathed in and enter the lungs.
These particles can cause illness and discomfort. TVOCs are gaseous
elements that can cause odors and irritations.
• VOC Reductions: 90%
• PM2.5 Reduction: 50%
• PM10 Reduction: 95%
AtmosAir is currently installed in multiple USC Athletic Facility buildings,
including the entire John McKay Center and Heritage Hall.
“At USC we believe performance both on and off the filed is tied to IAQ
and keeping our student-athletes healthy. AtmosAir has helped our
facilities in many ways.” – Russ Romano, Assistant Athletic Director, USC
RESULTS
University of Southern
California John
McKay Center
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Case Study | Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles, CA
SITUATION
• Unpleasant jet fuel (VOC/hydrocarbon) odors
• Unpleasant odors from retail spaces
• Food and restaurant odors
• General IAQ concerns/complaints
IMPLEMENTATION – Terminals that installed AtmosAir
• Midfield (750k Square Feet, 2018)
• Tom Bradley International Terminal
• Terminal 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7
Case Study | Los Angeles International Airport
RESULTS
•Installed in 200+ different AHUs
•Over 400 AtmosAir Systems installed
•Service contract to maintain and repair
•No IAQ complaints in over three years
“AtmosAir’s active ionization technology, from what we have found, works well to combat jetfume odors to improve air quality here at LAX. We have terminals with AtmosAir systems inplace and they require very little maintenance and have worked for us as intended – to purifythe air and also clean and purify the HVAC system. We have been very satisfied with thistechnology.”– Rich Yakel, Manager, LAWA Maintenance
Case Study | US Army – Fort Belvoir
US Army – Fort Belvoir
Virginia
SITUATION
• AtmosAir was looked at as part of energy efficiency/IAQ strategy
• NEVESD has over 50 buildings on Fort Belvoir Campus
IMPLEMENTATION
• AtmosAir installed into AHUs
• Air Sampling taken by Fort Belvoir team
• AHUs were metered and energy readings were taken
• ASHRAE 62. Indoor Air Quality Procedure Applied
Case Study | US Army – Fort Belvoir
RESULTS
Systems were paid back in less than three years with HVAC cost
savings. IAQ was dramatically improved.
AtmosAir is now installed in > 45 US Army Buildings.
Case Study | GENSLER
Gensler
Multiple Locations
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SITUATION
• In 2016, Gensler generated over $1.18 billion in revenue, the most
of any architecture firm based in the United States for the fifth year
in a row.
• As of 2015, it operated offices in 46 cities in 16 countries worldwide.
• Gensler is constantly researching Indoor Air Quality and workplace
wellness initiatives.
IMPLEMENTATION
AtmosAir was first installed throughout Gensler’s LA offices, ‘The
Gensler Jewel Box.
Advanced air testing showed measurable reductions in IAQ
contaminants:
• 40% reduction in VOCs
• 34% reduction in PM10 particles
• 30% reduction in PM2.5 particles
Gensler Jewel Box, Los Angeles
“AtmosAir has been a technology that we have been promoting since
our installation in Los Angeles. We have now installed it in our brand
new New York Offices as well as our Shanghai office. We are
constantly promoting advanced air purification and air monitoring to
our clients and we feel very secure with this product
recommendation based around the extensive testing they have
performed for us.”
— Joseph Brancato, Principal, Gensler, New York
Case Study | GENSLER
Results
AtmosAir has worked with Gensler on over 30 projects.
AtmosAir is now installed in 5 Gensler offices.
Gensler San Fransisco is monitoring their air quality with AtmosAware
indoor air monitors.
Gensler produced a short video on AtmosAir technology in 2017.
Gensler New York
Case Study | Staples Center
Staples Center
Los Angeles, CA
SITUATION
AEG Facilities has set aggressive missions regarding energy efficiency and
sustainability. AtmosAir and independent laboratory EMSL tested the air qualities in
Staples Center’s Lexus Club, a private dining room located inside the Staples Center.
AEG/Staples Center engineering wanted a baseline measurement of contaminant
levels with the air handling and filter systems operating as installed, and later with
AtmosAir bipolar ionization systems working in the same air space, using reduced
outside air. After a successful test in the Lexus Club, the Staples Center engineering
team wanted to determine if AtmosAir systems generated an electrical energy
savings when installed in a large arena.
IMPLEMENTATION
The AEG Facilities engineering team tested HVAC power demanded in
a “before and after” AtmosAir test. Weather conditions were identical.
The “before” test was 48-hour test with AtmosAir purification systems
installed and operating, and the dampers set in a position for reduced
outside air. The “after” test was a 48-hour test beginning immediately
after the AtmosAir purification “before” test. The outside air dampers
were returned to normal, automatic operation.
Case Study | Staples Center
RESULTS
Air quality, especially gaseous elements, VOCs and TVoc, improved
significantly from baseline measurements to measurements taken with
AtmosAir systems installed and outside air reduced.
•Energy Savings: 21%
•PM10 Reduction: 25%
•TVOC Reduction: 90%
AtmosAir is currently installed throughout the entire arena. Third party
air testing was performed by EMSL laboratories.
“We have proven that the AtmosAir system does in
fact provide cleaner air, and a savings in electrical
energy. This system helps us in our efforts towards
becoming more sustainable.”– Bill Potoroff, VP, AEG
Mt Prospect SD 57
Case Study
Case Study
• 2400 Students4 Schools
2 Schools Older (1950, 1960)2 Schools Newer (1994, 1995)
District Facts
IEQ completed each year
Parents were contacting the District
Plan was developed
Alternate IEQ
Middle School
2 Schools Older (1950, 1960) with Vertical Univents
2 Schools Older (1950, 1960) Ionizer on side wall
2 Schools Newer (1994, 1995) with Horizontal Univents
2 Schools Newer (1994, 1995) with Horizontal Univents
2 Schools Newer (1994, 1995) with Horizontal Univents
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About the author Dr.Tierno is Professor of Microbiology and Pathology at NYU School of Medicine
and NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr.Tierno also serves on the Global Hygiene Council.
Dr.Tierno is the author of the book, The Secret Life of Germs, and has authored or co-authored
several other publications. Dr.Tierno has served on the New York City Mayor’s Task Force on Bio
Terrorism.
References: EMAC Environmental
Fred Ringe – BSME, MSME, MBA
Collaborates with districts to improve the performance of mechanical systems so temperatures
are stable, mold/pollen/bacteria don't impair a student's education, and to ensure efficiency
improvements produce realistic obtainable goals.
Adam Parisi, Ed.S, CSBO
Maintains 6 school district facilities including 4 schools as Assistant Superintendent for Finance
and Operations in Mount Prospect SD 57.
EMAC Environmental , Inc.