How one simple upgrade can deliver cleaner air throughout your building
Adding filtration in large building spaces doesn’t always mean costly HVAC overhauls. An innovative approach involves deploying portable HEPA units, such as the Smart Air Blast, within Air Handling Unit (AHU) rooms to distribute clean air efficiently throughout a building.
Case Study: Zomato Headquarters, 90,000 sq ft
Zomato chose to partner with Smart Air to bring filtered air in a leased building with limited control over the HVAC. Using the building ductwork, Smart Air’s combined solution delivered cleaner air to employees and visitors:
- 18 portable Blast HEPA H13 units were installed in 9 AHU rooms, positioning each unit to face the AHU filters. This ensured that the AHU delivered filtered air over the existing ductwork
- Additional Blasts and Blast Mini units were strategically placed across 4 floors of the building.
This configuration resulted in a significant 87% reduction in PM2.5 levels, demonstrating the effectiveness of integrating portable HEPA units with existing HVAC systems.
Advantages of using the Blast Units in AHU rooms
- Seamless Integration: The Blast units can be positioned close to the AHU inlets, allowing filtered air to be distributed via existing ductwork without major modifications.
- High Airflow Capacity: With a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 950 m³/h, the Blast is capable of servicing large spaces efficiently.
- Quiet Operation: Operating at noise levels as low as 43 dB, the units maintain a conducive environment for occupants.
- Energy Efficiency: The Blast consumes between 48 to 118 watts, offering a cost-effective solution for air filtration.
- Ease of Deployment: Installation is straightforward, requiring minimal time and no significant alterations to existing infrastructure.
Implementation guidelines
For optimal performance:
- Position the Blast units facing the AHU filters to ensure that the air drawn into the HVAC system is ‘pre-filtered’
- Ensure adequate clearance around each unit to facilitate proper airflow and maintenance access
Cost-effective air quality enhancement
The Blast HEPA units within AHU rooms offers a scalable and economical alternative to traditional HVAC upgrades. This solution is quick to deploy, leverages existing infrastructure to deliver improved air quality, aligning with health and safety standards without incurring substantial capital expenditure.
Interested in implementing this solution in your facility?
Contact us to explore how Blast HEPA units can be integrated into your AHU rooms to enhance indoor air quality efficiently and cost-effectively.
