Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting all of us. As the world works toward reopening, simulation is one of the strategies being used to understand ventilation systems and how aerosols and droplets propagate. This allows managers of indoor (and outdoor) spaces such as offices, manufacturing facilities, restaurants, and lecture […]
Measuring Air Velocity & Analyzing Air Patterns for Safety We are not alone in our support of the use of airflow management tools for engineering controls, as well as airflow visualization products to verify airflow patterns and identify turbulence in indoor environments such as restaurants, classrooms, and manufacturing facilities. FDA guidance discusses the importance of clean areas for drug product quality […]
ASHRAE statements regarding transmission of SARS-CoV-2 convey that ventilation and filtration provided by HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) systems can reduce the airborne concentration of Covid-19 and thus lower the risk of transmission. HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters are air filters designed to stop or capture very small particulates from an air stream at a […]
Ventilation for Safety Recent guidance from ASHRAE is to consider increasing ventilation rates to help protect against the transmission of COVID-19, and as a result, many are working to become familiar with an unfamiliar topic. Minimum Ventilation Rates for Spaces Ventilation is the intentional and controlled introduction of outdoor air into a space. It can improve air […]
There’s a lot we don’t yet know about COVID-19, however, the CDC, ASHRAE, and OSHA agree that engineering controls are an effective means of protecting employees and communities. Engineering controls are methods built into the design of buildings, equipment or processes to minimize hazards, and one of the strategies is to remove hazards through air […]
HVAC Series – Analyzing Airflow Part 3: Configurable Air Velocity Sensing & Controls for Duct Airflow Measurement Note: Part 2 of our HVAC Series – Analyzing Airflow – °C SPAR is Ideal for Multi-Point In-Duct Measurements explains why the Degree Controls °C SPAR Sensor Pole Array is ideal for in-duct HVAC airflow measurement. Embedded Air Velocity Sensing Provides Versatility The embedded […]
Do you need a reliable Fume Hood Alarm that easily installs on your existing fume hood or biosafety cabinet? There are a lot of different brands and types of fume hoods and biosafety cabinets. Some come with integrated alarm systems, but many don’t. Now, with so many regulations like NSF-49/ANSI, USP 797, and USP 800 […]
HVAC Series “Analyzing Airflow” Part 4: Airflow Sensor is Key Element of HVAC Control System Note: Part 3 of our HVAC Series – Analyzing Airflow – Configurable Air Velocity Sensing & Controls for Duct Airflow Measurement discusses available configuration options from Degree Controls and describes our embedded platform solution for a large duct application. […]
HVAC Series “Analyzing Airflow” Part 1: HVAC Duct Airflow Measurement Note: Part 2 of our HVAC Series – Analyzing Airflow outlines the use of a linear array of airflow sensors designed for multipoint experimentation where there are predefined measurement locations. Indoor environmental conditions directly affect the health, comfort and productivity of a building’s occupants, equipment longevity and […]
HVAC Series “Analyzing Airflow” Part 2:Multipoint Measurement HVAC Duct Airflow Note: Part 3 of our HVAC Series – Analyzing Airflow discusses available configuration options from Degree Controls and describes our embedded platform solution for a large duct application. The °C SPAR Sensor Pole Array from Degree Controls is optimal for in-duct HVAC airflow analysis. It is a linear array […]