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PureAire has been tested & Certified to trap & destroy 99.5% of pathogens such as Micrococcus luteu, yeast, Rhodotorula rubra, Bacillus Anthracis, moulds, germs, bacteria & viruses
About
Airborne contaminants at food processing facilities represent a serious threat to food safety. One of the most common are bioaerosols. These are airborne contaminants (bacteria, fungi, viruses and algae) comprised of liquid or solid microscopic particles which carry pathogens through the air. Bioaerosols are created when a source of microbes is disturbed, which then launches the particles into the air where they can remain suspended for varying lengths of time, depending on their size and the level of air hygiene in the building. Bioaerosols can be created when high-pressure hoses are used to wash down holding pens, the use of compressed air lines without filters, by poorly installed air handling units, as well as foot or vehicle traffic. In fact the filters installed in Centralised ventilation systems of the building (HVAC) trap microscopic particles and clog up. The organic particles can remain active in the filters and even multiply, creating an infection risk. Whether originating from inside or outside the food processing facility, these bioaerosols can come to rest on food or in contact surfaces where preparation work is performed. The most common bioaerosols Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Bacillus, and Clostridium. Yeasts and moulds are also common sources of contamination, and they frequently become predominant in food processing facilities when conditions for bacterial growth aren’t optimal, such as on foods with a high amount of salt. Viruses such as norovirus and hepatitis A are also common contaminants. PureAire technology does not use filters to clean air. It deploys two high energy electrostatic fields to trap and immediately destroy 99.5% of pathogens including pollens, spores, bacteria, moulds and viruses. An important feature of PureAIre system is it’s ability to capture and terminate ultrafine organic matter down to 100 nano meters, that’s much smaller than the Corona Virus which has an average size of 126nm. PureAire system has been proven, tested and accredited to ISO16890, the latest and highest standard for air purification and has been Certified by numerous air hygiene institutes in Europe. Free standing PureAire system units can be quickly and simply installed into any size of space to immediately provide extremely high levels of air hygiene, reducing pathogens for food safety and protection against infection to humans.
Key Benefits
PureAire system are commercial air purifiers and are available in a variety of sizes for small rooms to entire factories, warehouses and shopping malls. - Creates additional localised air flow in that particular room - Provides additionality – another layer of air cleaning - Captures 99.5% of pathogens in Bioaerosols - Immediately destroys organic matter - Works without filters, so low power consumption - Almost zero maintenance – electronic aircell can be washed & reinstalled - No filters means nothing to clog up and no recycling required - 20+ years lifecycle Effective on - - Airborne bacteria, such as Micrococcus luteus; - Yeast, such as Rhodotorula rubra; - Bacillus Anthracis, Legionella; - Moulds, germs and viruses present in natural spectrum of air
Applications
As Covid19 has been classified an airborne virus, the issue of air hygiene has become important for all indoor environments. However in areas such as healthcare; hospitals, nursing homes and surgeries, hospitality, schools and education air hygiene has become a critical challenge. We see air purification as becoming an equally important requirement for indoor environments as heating and ventilation.