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Clean Air Engineered for Health
Indoor air can contain particulate matter (PM2.5, dust, pet dander) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Selecting air-cleaning appliances requires understanding CADR ratings, filter replacement economics, and source control.
Core Topics & Physics Explored:
- •True HEPA (99.97% @ 0.3 microns) vs HEPA-type
- •AHAM CADR 2/3 room-size rule
- •Air Changes per Hour (ACH) for allergies
- •Activated carbon capacity for gases & VOCs
- •Relative humidity targets (30% to 50%)
Referenced US Standards Bodies:
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
- AHAM AC-1
- DOE
- ASHRAE Standard 62.2
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