{"id":20872,"date":"2025-05-20T10:21:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T10:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartairfilters.com\/uk\/?p=20872"},"modified":"2025-05-20T12:47:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:47:46","slug":"akara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartairfilters.com\/uk\/en\/akara\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart, sustainable air cleaning for healthcare spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HEPA filtration. Real-time data. Automated control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fully compliant. Ready to deploy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/smartairfilters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/05\/Akara-module2.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart Air\u2019s <strong>Blast<\/strong> and <strong>Blast Mini<\/strong> air purifiers, when paired with the <strong>Akara \u2018smart\u2019 module<\/strong> and optional <strong>Akara sensor<\/strong>, provide a powerful, plug-and-play solution for improving air quality in healthcare settings \u2013 with no installation, no infrastructure changes, and no upfront capital cost.<br>Built to meet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/application-of-hepa-filter-devices-for-air-cleaning-in-healthcare-spaces-guidance-and-standards\/\"><strong>NHS England\u2019s guidance<\/strong><\/a> on portable HEPA filtration in clinical spaces, the system adapts automatically to room occupancy and delivers full visibility through a single, central dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three simple components. One smart system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Blast or Blast Mini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portable HEPA air purifiers with high airflow and low noise \u2013 ideal for a wide range of clinical environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Akara module <em>(NHS-compliant)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivered pre-assembled on the purifier, this module is designed to meet NHS HEPA filtration guidance and provide rich data for full control, monitoring and automation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirms device status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracks pressure differential for accurate filter life tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculates CADR and air changes per hour in real time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reads room temperature for contextual insights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Akara sensor <em>(optional but powerful)<\/em><\/strong> <br>Wall-mounted sensor with thermal imaging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detects number of people in a room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switches purifiers on\/off based on occupancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusts airflow based on room load \u2013 balancing air cleaning and comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controls up to 8 purifiers in one space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides time-stamped room usage data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeds into a central dashboard for real-time reporting and scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No installation. No hassle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-configured and assembled: just plug in and connect to WiFi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated operation: no user input required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy efficient: runs only when rooms are occupied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data-driven infection control with live metrics and reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No structural changes needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully aligned with Net Zero goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexible cost model<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OPEX model available \u2013 daily rate for full package (purifier, module, sensor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or purchase the purifiers and run the sensor module via operational spend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No CAPEX required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better air quality. Lower carbon footprint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving ventilation alone raises energy demand. Our approach delivers clean air with far less environmental impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower carbon footprint than boosting mechanical ventilation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captures particles instead of diluting them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart, occupancy-based control reduces energy use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directly supports the NHS drive to become the world\u2019s first Net Zero healthcare system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More than air cleaning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Add <strong>robotic UV disinfection<\/strong> (optional from Akara) for a complete strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VENTILATION<\/strong> \u2013 dilutes particles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FILTRATION<\/strong> \u2013 removes them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DISINFECTION<\/strong> \u2013 destroys bacteria and viruses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smarter scheduling and compliance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Central dashboard shows entry\/exit logs by room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps plan room occupancy and surgical schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time eACH (equivalent Air Changes per Hour)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptive algorithms tailored to room size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s talk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a smarter, compliant and cost-effective way to improve indoor air quality in your healthcare setting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us to learn how Smart Air can help meet your infection control and sustainability goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:sales.uk@smartairfilters.com\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HEPA filtration. 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