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Every business depends on its surrounding environment and understanding the needs truly depends on identifying the problems. One fact that will remain unchanged even after the COVID-19 pandemic storm settles is that 'air travels'. It is important to highlight the potential risks surrounding the business such as air pollution. 

When safeguarding the health of people remains the primary concern, it is the responsibility of businesses to leave no stone unturned when preparing to relaunch or refresh the business. Air contamination can occur from anywhere even from outside the premises. 

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Webinars and tutorials

Created April 30, 2020

Watch past webinars or register for upcoming webinars on air filtration and learn the importance of clean air. Through these webinars Camfil aims to create awareness about how critical is clean air to protect people, processes and the environment. We collaborate with industry experts on several business application to ensure that most relevant information is shared with the audience.

Education and Experience

Five ways to improve cross-flow pulse filter performance

Created February 7, 2024

Selecting the right filters to protect your gas turbine fleet can mean the difference between trouble-free, high-output operations and short filter life, de-rates and increased downtime.

Energy and Power Systems

Get ready for the upcoming rain and storms

Created February 7, 2024

Prepare for the upcoming rain and storms with a thorough inspection of your air intake system.

Energy and Power Systems

Four Innovative Technologies That Improve Pulse Filter Performance

Created January 19, 2024

Leveraging years of extensive data, new technologies have been engineered to form a new generation of pulse air filters. This eBook highlight the four innovative technologies designed to enhance the performance of your filters and your gas turbines.

Energy and Power Systems

TurboPulse

Created September 27, 2023

The newest pulse technology for the 21st century, TurboPulse takes a modern approach to filter design with many new features engineered to improve filter life and pulse performance for turbomachinery.

Energy and Power Systems

ISO 29461-2 the first international Standard for filter performance in fog and mist environments

Created September 14, 2022

The first international test standard that rates a filter’s endurance in fog and mist environments and determines a filter’s resistance to water penetration

Energy and Power Systems Standard and regulations

ISO 29461: Turbomachinery Air Intake Filter Standards

Created September 14, 2022

ISO 29461: Turbomachinery Air Intake Filter Standards

Energy and Power Systems Standard and regulations

Whitepaper: ISO 29461-1 First GT Air Filter Efficiency Standard

Created March 21, 2022

For the first time, there is a GT-specific filter efficiency standard. Discover how ISO29461-1 can help you select the right filters for any turbomachinery application.

Energy and Power Systems Standard and regulations

Infographic: An Operators Guide to Selecting Turbomachinery Air Intake Filters

Created January 18, 2022

Air quality is critical for the performance and life of your gas turbine. This infographic shows the impact of filtration, causes of poor performance, mitigation, as well as the new ISO 29461 filter standard.

Energy and Power Systems

ISO 29461-1:2021 - The first International test standard for turbomachinery filter efficiency & dust holding capacity

Created November 18, 2021

ISO 29461-1 is the first international test standard for reporting the efficiency for the entire range of air intake filters for gas turbines, compressors, and other turbomachinery applications.

Energy and Power Systems Standard and regulations

Optimization of carbon media in Biogas desulfurisation

Created October 21, 2021

Hydrogen sulphide is one of the major contaminants that needs to be eliminated from biogas production as part of the purification. This can be achieved using mobile activated carbon filters that remove harmful gases and odours from the process.

Energy and Power Systems Air quality

CamClose: New Generation Panel Air Filter for Gas Turbines & Turbomachinery

Created September 23, 2021

The CamClose panel air filter is engineered for gas turbine air intake systems to provide hassle free operations, stable performance and increased protection.

Energy and Power Systems

Why do we need a deeper connection with the air we absolutely depend upon - indoor air quality

Created August 26, 2021

Camfil is in the vanguard of a growing international movement to reduce the negative health effects of polluted air. As a leader in clean air solutions, we actively inform and educate customers, decision-makers, and the general public about threatening air pollutants and the tangible benefits of effective air filtration and high indoor air quality.

Take a breath Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

6 tips to ensure you are ready to regain control of air quality at your business

Created August 26, 2021

Every business depends on its surrounding environment and understanding the needs truly depends on identifying the problems. One fact that will remain unchanged even after the COVID-19 pandemic storm settles is that 'air travels'. It is important to highlight the potential risks surrounding the business such as air pollution. 

Commercial and Public buildings Food and beverage Life science and healthcare Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

Air Quality recommendations for schools

Created August 26, 2021

Air Quality recommendations for schools to help protect staff and student health from airborne contaminants

Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

Effective HEPA air purifier Solution

Created August 4, 2021

Read the report from the University College of Dublin (UCD) as they evaluate the effectiveness of the City M unit in poorly ventilated environments

Case Studies Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

Filtration solutions for hospitals with a focus on the safety of patients and staff

Created August 4, 2021

When hospitals choose filter solutions for ventilation, their focus should be efficiency and reliability. Often cheaper solutions do not offer high-efficiency removal, energy savings, robustness and long terms reliability.

Life science and healthcare Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

DEPARTMENT OF THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF VALENCIA INSTALLS AIR PURIFIERS AS PART OF THEIR STRATEGY FOR PREVENTATIVE MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19

Created August 4, 2021

Following the project conducted in 2020 to deploy 4,000 Camfil City M air purifiers to protect the schools where more than 100,000 students could benefit from the improved clean air. This measure was implemented by The Department of Education, Culture and Sports of the Valencia region as a measure Against COVID-19. Now the regional government has decided to protect the elderly and vulnerable by having air filtration solutions in the indoor environment.

Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings Life science and healthcare Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

Desulfurization of Biogas with CamPure 32

Created June 4, 2021

CamPure 32 is the new ideal Camfil media for the removal of hydrogen sulfide during the production of biogas in an anaerobic process. Learn how this farm in France applied the high quality chemical absorbent media to their biogas application.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Tonnies Meat Processing Facility - BOOSTING AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN THE RIGHT PLACE

Created June 4, 2021

In the meat processing industry, there is a big focus on ventilation technology for the prevention of the virus outbreak. Due to a lack of standards in the industry around ventilation, there is very little guidance around what should be considered as the clean air requirements for the facility.

Case Studies Food and beverage Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control

Guarding critical cleanroom application at pharmaceutical manufacturing with Gold Series Dust Collector

Created June 4, 2021

G-CON Manufacturing, a mobile cleanroom provider, and Camfil recently partnered to provide their leading-edge technologies together to meet the needs of a well-known pharmaceutical customer.

Case Studies Life science and healthcare

AIR FILTRATION AGAINST HARMFUL PARTICLES IN THE AIR TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN VALENCIA, SPAIN

Created June 4, 2021

More than 100,000 Valencian students and teachers are now protected against biological agents such as SARS-CoV-2 thanks to our “City M” air purifiers. Camfil HEPA H14 filters are certified according to EN1822 standard and are delivered with their mandatory individual scan test certificate.

Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

Power Systems and Sustainability

Created June 4, 2021

Camfil Power Systems (PS) provides filtration and acoustical solutions for turbomachinery including gas turbines, generators,industrial air compressors and diesel engines. Turbomachinery technology has evolved tremendously over the past decades.

Sustainability Energy and Power Systems

Molecular Contamination Control & Sustainability

Created June 4, 2021

Molecular Contamination Control (MCC) products remove molecules, gases and vapours from the air that cannot be captured using ordinary particle filters. Molecules are typically 1,000 to 10,000 times smaller than the most penetrating particles that pass through HEPA and ULPA filters.

Sustainability Air quality

Filtration Solutions and Sustainability

Created June 4, 2021

Camfil’s filter offering constitutes the majority of our business. We offer a huge range of high quality, rigorously tested solutions that clean the indoor air for nearly any filtration or containment need.

Sustainability

Air Pollution Control & Sustainability

Created June 4, 2021

Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) develops and produces dust, fume and mist collectors for industrial exhaust-air cleaning. These extraction systems are used across a wide range of applications and industries, including metalworking, pharmaceutical, automotive, food and beverage, and mining.

Sustainability

Select the right air filtration solution using Life Cycle Cost

Created June 4, 2021

The most important task for a filter is to reduce the amount of particles and pollutants in the ventilation air, but you can also reduce your energy costs if you look at which filters you have in the property by looking at the life cycle cost.

Sustainability Standard and regulations

CamGT EPA Filters Boost Gas Turbine Performance

Created March 23, 2021

Hi-Flo bag air filters and CamGT EPA air filter upgrade reduces compressor efficiency degradation by 80%, slashes 3 offline filter replacements, 7 online pre-filter replacements, and 3 offline water washes per year.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

CamPulse GTC Gas Turbine Air Intake Filters Fighting Fog, Salt, and Hydrocarbons for Watson Cogneration Plant

Created March 10, 2021

The Watson Cogeneration Plant operates 4 GE, Frame 7EA engines and produces 400 MW for local refineries and sells excess electricity to the grid. The Plant Manager requested air intake efficiency, pressure drop, and water tests from Camfil. The test results revealed the true impact of the synthetic cartridge filters on gas turbine performance.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Smurfit Kappa Pulp and Paper Company Improves Pressure Drop By 92% With GTC Cartridge Filters

Created March 10, 2021

Low pressure drop GTC air filters minimize filter replacement requirements, improve power output, and lower fuel consumption.

Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems

Camfil Designs a Compact Solutions on Existing Offshore Platform for Foxtrot International that Reduces Gas Turbine Maintenance

Created March 10, 2021

Located offshore Ivory Coast, Africa, the CamGT EPA filter solution saves Foxtrot International 3 shutdowns per year and eliminates salt corrrosion, without compromising on footprint.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Bartow Power Generation commissions a CamLab On-Site for 3 Months to select the right air intake filters for the challenging environmental conditions

Created March 10, 2021

The test showed that that the CamPulse GTC gas turbine cartrdige filter upgrade would improve pressure drop and increase power output despite the salt laden, high humidity environmental conditions.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

The Value Rating Whitepaper

Created March 10, 2021

Learn how The Value Rating, the easiest way to select air filters for gas turbines, works.

Energy and Power Systems

Infographic - The easiest way to select air filters for gas turbines

Created March 10, 2021

Designed to help identify filters that improve gas turbine efficiency, The Value Rating system is the easiest way to select air filter for gas turbines.

Energy and Power Systems

MYTH: GAS TURBINES DON’T BELONG ON COMMERCIAL SHIPS

Created March 10, 2021

Meeting stricter marine emissions standards while continuing to run reciprocating engines will significantly increase operating costs for commercial shipping operators. To support low emissions, liquified natural gas is becoming a key marine fuel due to increasing availability and clean combustion.

Energy and Power Systems

Gas Turbine Hot Corrosion Whitepaper

Created March 10, 2021

Hot corrosion is a source of nonrecoverable degradation on gas turbines. It is a chemical reaction between salts, sulfur and heat, where the damages can reduce an engine’s life by up to 75%. One of the most effective methods is to eliminate the contaminants triggering the chemical reaction. This paper examines the causes of hot corrosion and assesses various methods of mitigation.

Energy and Power Systems

Infographic: TurboBoost Performance - Boost power • Boost uptime • boost profits

Created March 10, 2021

CamGT filters have been engineered to excel in extreme environments. They virtually eliminate fouling, corrosion and maintenance downtime, all at a lower and more stable pressure drop.

Energy and Power Systems

Say Goodbye to Fouling and Pressure Spikes!

Created February 15, 2021

CamGT 3V-600 static final filters and Cam-Flo GT Hybrid pocket air filters eliminate 6 offline washes per year, improve gas turbine compressor efficiency, and boost power output for a Singaporean coastal cogeneration power plant.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Protecting employees from harmful pathogens

Created December 21, 2020

Protecting employees from harmful pathogens and creating an ambient workplace environment using air purifiers

Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

Protect your warehouse and logistics center

Created December 21, 2020

The benefits of clean air in your warehouse and logistics center is a competitive advantage in the hectic logistics industry. In a clean production environment, there is less downtime, lower energy costs, lower environmental impact and healthier employees, and of course a cleaner and flawless product to send out to the customer.

Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

A Pacific Coast Energy Plant Operates Corrosion-Free with Stable Output After Corrosion Tests Show the Benefits of EPA filters

Created April 30, 2020

An energy plant on the pacific coast upgrades their Siemens 501F gas turbine filtration to the CamGT 4V-300 air intake filters after tests show its water and salt handling capabilities.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

EGAT North Power Generation Shifted to CamGT Filters and Saved $1.24M USD in Yearly Power Degradation

Created April 30, 2020

Egat North, the largest energy producer in Thailand, upgraded to Hi-Flo and CamClose air intake pre-filters as well as CamGT final EPA air filters and lowered degradation by 70%, reduced water wash requirements, and saved approximately $1.24M USD per year.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Thermal cutting fume and dust

Created April 30, 2020

Case Study: Metal processing and fabrication company acts to protect employee health by installing Gold Series dust collector

Case Studies

Cartridge Air Intake Filters Improve Gas Turbine Performance for Union Gas Despite the Very Clean Environment

Created April 30, 2020

A side by side comparison shows the benefits of higher grade GTC F9 gas turbine air intake filters for two RB211 gas turbines, even in very clean rural areas. It means a cleaner engine, higher power output, fewer water washes, and fuel savings.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Major North African Pipeline Operating Over 2 Years Without Shutdown

Created April 30, 2020

Synthetic CamPulse GTC F9 cartridge air intake filters keeps twenty 30MW engines clean and running despite the humid and dusty desert environmental conditions.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems Air quality

Retrofit of a Thailand Offshore Air Intake Filter System Improves gas turbine efficiency, Reduces Engine Degradation, Optimizes Turbine Maintenance, and Increases Uptime with high efficiency filters

Created April 30, 2020

Frequent pressure and short filter replacement intervals led to high operational costs. Camfil's Cam-Flo air intake pre-filters and CamGT EPA air filters met their goal of 8000 hours of life and reduced pressure drop by 50%.

Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems

Combined Cycle Plant installs a CamLab on-site for 3 months to test filters & LCC shows $900 000 USD savings over a 6-year timeframe

Created April 30, 2020

Egat North, the largest energy producer in Thailand, upgraded to Hi-Flo and CamClose air intake pre-filters as well as CamGT final EPA air filters and lowered degradation by 70%, reduced water wash requirements, and saved approximately $1.24M USD per year.

Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems

Grocery Store Case Study

Created April 30, 2020

Premium air filters help global grocer significantly improve air quality and reduce maintenance costs, waste and storage

Case Studies

Engie Midlothian Air Intake Retrofit Means No Filter Change-Out for 3 years for 6 Alstom Gas Turbines 

Created April 30, 2020

Camfil provides the CamGT EPA air filter solution that helps reduce gas turbine compressor efficiency degradation and improves pressure drop by 40%. Three years after installation, the customer reported no filter change-outs, only 1 water wash in 3 years, and a low and stable pressure drop.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Gas Turbines Breathe New Life

Created April 30, 2020

Camfil designs a static EPA retrofit gas turbine filtration solution for LM6000 turbines to ensure they deliver reliable power & heating to the district. The result of the upgrade was 3x more filter life, reduction in CO2 emissions by 1 100 tons per year, and fuel consumption savings of 650 000 Sm3 per year.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Food Ingredients and Dust

Created April 30, 2020

A Canadian-based provider of wholesale French and Asian-style cakes and pastries that ship to restaurants and grocery stores throughout North America turned to Camfil when it needed a dust collector. The requirements for the dust collector included the ability to collect flour, sugar, baking and dry mix dust from ingredients being dropped into mixers, augers and bin dumpers.

Case Studies Food and beverage

Food and Beverage Producer

Created April 30, 2020

Case Study: Our client had noticed that although Carbon panel filters were initially a solution, the solution was only short term and the panels needed to be changed frequently in order to reduction of odours.

Case Studies

Dairy Processing Facility USA

Created April 30, 2020

Case Study: Dual 9 air filter. Higher performance, extended life (3-4 times longer), lower total cost and increased containment collection.

Case Studies Food and beverage

Air filters help gyms stay fit for their visitors

Created April 30, 2020

Going to a gym is supposed to keep you healthy – but the air in gyms can be filled with indoor air pollutants and pose a threat to visitors and employees.

Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

Spring allergies can take over your life – learn how air purification solutions can help 

Created April 30, 2020

For some of us, spring is not just a wonderful time of the year. With spring come runny nose, sneezing, sniffling, red eyes, itching and fatigue - and many people struggle with getting proper sleep.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

Under one’s breath – How Australia’s ‘fire’ season is affecting lives due to unhealthy air quality 

Created April 30, 2020

Last one-month Australia looked like an inferno to rest of the world and the loss cannot be summed only in numbers. Traumatic aftereffects of wildfire are still haunting many, and it is still far from over as authorities have reported that ‘fire season’ may continue till April. Those effected have lost homes, businesses but even those sitting away from the flames in the thick smoke blanket are breathing unhealthy air. A lot of cities in Australia have been covered by a thick haze of smoke from the wildfires for weeks.

Air quality

Air Quality Index - how clean is the air in your country

Created April 30, 2020

Metrics matter because you can't manage what you don't measure. Making decisions based on facts rather than emotions or "gut feel" is the only way to manage a situation effectively. That's why an air quality index (AQI) is an invaluable tool in the relentless battle against air pollution.

Air quality

CANCER MORTALITY RISKS IN THE ENVIRONMENT EXPOSED TO AIR POLLUTION & ONE FORMIDABLE WEAPON IN BATTLE - AIR FILTRATION

Created April 30, 2020

It’s no surprise that air pollution has also been associated with lung cancer. What is shocking, however, is that bad air can also increase the risk of mortality from other types of sarcoma, including breast, liver, and pancreatic cancer.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

Manufacturing Industry Air Cleaners

Created April 30, 2020

In the Manufacturing Industry Air Quality can be compromised by the production processes.

Manufacturing and Machinery Air cleaners and air purifiers

Air Cleaners in Hospitals

Created April 30, 2020

Find out how Camfil solutions can help you protect your patients and staff in your hospital

Life science and healthcare Air cleaners and air purifiers

Government CamCleaner for Mold Odor

Created April 30, 2020

Aftermath of flooding driver government office to turn to Camcleaner vertical air cleaners for eliminating mold odor

Case Studies Air cleaners and air purifiers

Air Cleaners in Food and Beverage Production

Created April 30, 2020

Air is a Vital Ingredient in Food and Beverage Production. Protecting your production process and final product has never been easier

Food and beverage Air cleaners and air purifiers

A Pressing Matter Solved by Handte EM Profi

Created April 27, 2020

Case Study: Camfil APC was approached by the company to recommend suitable mist extraction equipment with the provision that it was easy to maintain.

Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery

Benefits of the right molecular air filtration solution for biogas production industry 

Created April 27, 2020

The biogas process is critical as it releases heavily contaminated gasses that can cause engine corrosion and equipment abrasion, causing unscheduled downtime for maintenance and repair, which results in loss of output and profit. Luckily, there are several ways of solving molecular filtration in biogas plants with different types of filter media in deep beds.

Energy and Power Systems

Choose the right Anti-Icing Application

Created April 27, 2020

Protect your gas turbine from ice formation during high humidity and low temperatures. Insufficient icing protection may result in inlet filter system issues and ice formation at the turbine inlet.

Energy and Power Systems

"Airplane jet Engines don't use filters, so why should I?"

Created April 27, 2020

To answer this question, let's look at the difference between a land based gas turbine and a jet engine.

Energy and Power Systems

Optimized Configuration Pays Back Investment in Less Than 2 Months

Created April 27, 2020

What if we told you that 98% air and 2% fuel is the input of your most valuable assets, your turbines? Now what if we told you that 100% of that air contains pollutants that can damage your turbines if they’re not properly filtered?

Energy and Power Systems

Part 2: Are your filters ready for the next big storm?

Created April 27, 2020

Gas turbines are susceptible to fouling and damage if water droplets and water soluble contaminants, i.e. salts, are ingested by an engine.

Energy and Power Systems

Part 1: Are your air inlet filters ready for the next big storm?

Created April 27, 2020

During heavy storms, filters are subject to a lot of water. Both filter efficiency and pressure drop can be impacted if the filter drainage is not properly designed or the media hydrophobicity is not sufficient.

Energy and Power Systems

TurboBoost: CamGT Filter Line

Created April 27, 2020

The CamGT air filter line has been turbo-boosted to maximize power, profits, and uptime of your gas turbine.

Energy and Power Systems

Whitepaper: Gas Turbine Hot Corrosion

Created April 27, 2020

With a growing demand for greener practices, and rising operational costs, it has become imperative that gas turbine operators cut their carbon footprints. Upgraded air intake systems are one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to meet these demands, while improving operations at the same time.

Energy and Power Systems

Infographic: How Advanced Filtration Reduces Carbon Output

Created April 27, 2020

Read this infographic and discover: How gas turbines can play a positive role in the future energy mix; How gas turbines can improve their efficiency and carbon intensity; How you can burn less fuel and thus reduce emissions; The amount of CO2 a clean engine emits vs a fouled engine; and Static filter vs. Pulse filer features that reduce emissions

Energy and Power Systems

Upgrade GT Filtration to Slash Carbon Emissions 

Created April 27, 2020

Upgrade your gas turbine air inlet filters to cut carbon emissions per MWh produced.

Energy and Power Systems

Watch and Learn

Created April 27, 2020

If you are looking to expand your knowledge on the impact of air filtration on your gas turbines and other turbomachinery, look no more!

Education and Experience Energy and Power Systems

An LNG Plant with high availability & reliability requirements upgrades to the CamGT EPA filters

Created March 25, 2020

Air sampling, CamLab on-site analysis, as well as a Life Cycle Cost analysis show that the CamGT EPA filters will result in no shutdowns for turbine water washes, final filter shutdown extended to 5 years, decreased risk of corrosion and maximum power output.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Reducing the risk of infection through virus by combating the air pathogens 

Created February 25, 2020

Combating the virus in the air. Maintaining a good level of hygiene and covering the mouth with a mask are good ways to stay protected but is this enough? Maintaining a hygienic and sanitary environment along with protection from those infected are vital as the virus thrives in contaminated conditions.

Life science and healthcare Virus Contamination Control Air quality

Tips to ensure good indoor air quality 

Created January 8, 2020

As temperatures plummet and winter weather starts to bite, heating systems are switched on. Well insulated, airtight modern houses are highly efficient at retaining this warmth, but they also keep in less welcome things such as fumes from central heating systems, wood burners and open fires.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Virus Contamination Control Air quality

Auburndale Power Plant Saves Over $390,000 USD after 3 years with CamPulse GTC low pressure drop air filters

Created July 5, 2019

After three years of operation the CamPulse GTC F9 cartridge gas turbine air filters helped improve power output, decrease filter replacement frequency, and save over $400 000 as a result of lower pressure drop.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Auto Body Shop

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Protecting Family-Owned Auto Body Shop. With a reputation as the best in their area, the third generation, family-owned body shop rehabilitates the exterior of foreign and domestic vehicles as well as motorcycles, specialising in classic and specialty cars.

Case Studies

Global Leader In Beverage Industry Cuts Annual Filter Use By More Than 80 Percent

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Bottled Water Producer Reduces Labour And Waste. One of the largest global food companies and a global leader in the bottled water industry, read about how this company turned to Camfil to help meet its strong commitment to health, hydration and the environment in particular.

Case Studies

CamGT static filters reduce noise & bring additional profits due to lower pressure drop

Created July 5, 2019

Noise complaints from neighboring communities in Thailand prompted the plants to evaluate a noise-reducing filtration system. The CamGT high efficiency air filter solution not only improved the noise levels, it also increased turbine availability, improved pressure drop and helped the gas turbine produce more power.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

A Breath of Fresh Air In The Logistic Sector 

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: A Breath Of Fresh Air For The Logistics Sector. Two large warehouses of are used for interim storage of components. With stock moved on a daily basis, the stored components soon gather dust. The availability of staff and maintaining their health is top priority.

Case Studies Air cleaners and air purifiers

Cofely UK

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Clean Air For Cofely United Kingdom. Cofely, a GDF Suez company, is one of the leading experts in energy, technology and facilities management services with business outsourcing. Camfil provides City air purifiers to improve IAQ.

Case Studies

Dalkia Power Saves €172 000 / season with Camfil E10 EPA Filters

Created July 5, 2019

Dalkia, a leader in the French gas turbine market, launched a national comparative test for various air intake filters, including Camfil's Hi-Flo pre-filters and CamGT EPA filters, to increase power production for their 10 GE LM6000 gas turbines.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

HIGH-BAY WAREHOUSE GETS CLEAN AIR FOR OPTIMUM STORAGE, WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Air Cleaner Solves Health & Dust Issue. The DB Schenker logistics centre in Önnestad, Sweden now successfully deploys Camfil CamCleaner 6000s for filtering and purifying air in hall areas. Commissioning the CamCleaners did not require major structural alterations.

Case Studies Air cleaners and air purifiers

Warehousing & Logistics: DB Schenker

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: DB Schenker Cleans Distrubution Centre Air. No matter where they are in the world, Camfil’s customers rely on us to protect their employees’ health by improving indoor air quality. Listen to how a world-leading logistics company worked together with Camfil to solve issues within their distribution centre in Norway.

Case Studies Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

Fermentation Odours

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Odour Solution For Pharmaceutical Company. There was a distinct odour in the manufacturer's lab and cold storage area, and employee complaints of nuisance odour eventually circulated to management where the concern was escalated.

Case Studies

Camfil Serves Up Savings in Energy, Filter Costs, and Labour

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Filter Savings At Frozen Food Manufacturer. Three air handling units supplied air to critical processing areas in one of the USA's largest frozen food manufacturing facilities. The pre and final filter combination saved the plant over $33,000 per year.

Case Studies

Manufacturing: Georgian gates

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Metal Fabrication Workshop Improves IAQ. Increase production efficiency, reduce your environmental impact and keep your shop and workers safe. Camfil industrial air cleaners work hard for Georgian Gates, so they can focus on getting the job done.

Case Studies

H.C. Ørstedsværket

Created July 5, 2019

During the process of removing the four, 28 meter high boilers, a lot of environmentally harmful materials must be handled, and the demolition process will create dust and smoke, which cannot be spread outside the building.

Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery

Huadian Corporation upgrades to the CamPulse GTC synthetic cartridge filters and maximizes availability during the critical heating season

Created July 5, 2019

Huadian, a power generation company located in China, upgraded the air inlet filtration system to the GTC synthetic cartridge filters on GT PG9171E engines and improved pressure drop and availability despite the high humidity levels.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

JPW Companies

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Gold Series Blasts Competitor Dust Collector. JPW Companies offers a wide variety of products built to last for manufacturing companies. Installed on a blasting machine, JPW Companies originally installed a competitor's dust collector to manage the facility.

Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery

Cannabis Cultivation

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Cannabis Cultivation. This key player in the industry operates one of the largest facilities in Canada, with over 150,000 square feet of space licensed for medical marijuana production. The process of growing cannabis produces a strong smell.

Case Studies

Midwest PMS

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Eliminating Dust Clouds At Midwest PMS. Midwest PMS is a manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock that are custom blended per order to various customers in the US. Their fully automated batching system combines an order’s various ingredients by weight.

Case Studies

Food Producer Builds Appetite For Gold Series®

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study. Food Producer Builds Appetite For Gold Series. Nestle wanted a turnkey installation and a guaranteed price for a dust collection system at their frozen dinner plant. The application called for two collectors to handle the various types of spices and additives.

Case Studies

Norland Managed Services

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Indoor Air Quality Worth The Investment. This major bank is one of the world‘s largest financial institutions. Norland Managed services are the Facilities Management provider for their 600,000 square feet London office building, in central London.

Case Studies

North Sea Oil Rig

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: North Sea Oil Rig Accommodation Areas. Employees at the North Sea Oil Rig needed cleaner air in common spaces such as television rooms and accommodation spaces. Find out how Camfil and MSV Regalia improved the air with 24/7 usage of a filtration system.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

Pfizer Improved Air Quality While Cutting Energy Costs

Created July 5, 2019

Pfizer Prioritises Energy Reduction Project. Camfil secured a supply and installation contract at the Pfizer Global Research and Development Campus in South-East Kent, UK that improved air quality and saves over £2 million.

Case Studies

Camtain® Contains Explosive Pharma Dust

Created July 5, 2019

Case Study: Camtain Contains Explosive Pharma Dust. A multinational pharmaceutical company needed a dust extraction system for their new tableting suite in Spain. The suite comprised of six rooms, each with its own tablet machine that created explosive dusts.

Case Studies Life science and healthcare

SCHOOL LEARNS THE BENEFIT OF FRESH AIR

Created July 5, 2019

A Life Cycle Costing (LCC) analysis proved the Camfil Durafil filter operated at a 24% lower energy cost per year than the Viledon T-60. The Camfil product would save the customer $14 per filter per year versus the alternative.

Take a breath Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings Air quality

Hospitals & Healthcare: St. James Hospital Dublin

Created July 5, 2019

St James Hospital Prevents Aspergillus. Healthcare facilities must maintain the highest levels of cleanliness to promote health and healing. Camfil provides air cleaners for these environments. St. James Hospitaal in Dublin used Camfil for Aspergillus prevention.

Take a breath Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings Life science and healthcare

Tata Power Trombay retrofits their filtration system to improve corrosion, pressure drop, and diverter dampers within deadline

Created July 5, 2019

Tata Power Ltd, India's largest integrated power company requests Camfil for a Cam-Flo pocket bag filter and CamGT static air filter retrofit after heavy hot corrosion in the gas turbine and high pressure drop jeopardized performance and safety.

Case Studies Energy and Power Systems

UNIVERSITY SEES PROOF OF 24% LOWER ANNUAL ENERGY COSTS USING CAMFIL FILTER VS COMPETING FILTER

Created July 5, 2019

A Life Cycle Costing (LCC) analysis proved the Camfil Durafil filter operated at a 24% lower energy cost per year than the Viledon T-60. The Camfil product would save the customer $14 per filter per year versus the alternative.

Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings

Food & Beverage: World's Leading Beverage Company

Created July 5, 2019

Clean Air For Leading Beverage Manufacturer. Air is the only ingredient involved in every aspect of food and beverage manufacturing. Air comes into contact with products from storage of goods all way to packaging. How can we help to keep your food processes safe?

Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery Food and beverage

How Harmful Is the Air Quality on Airplanes?

Created July 5, 2019

Although there are engineering standards that recommend levels of air filtration for airplanes, there is no federal requirement for airplanes to install air filters. Cabins may not be filtered or cleaned in any way.

Commercial and Public buildings Air quality

How good is the air quality in your office?

Created July 5, 2019

It's important for us to understand how the air we breathe can affect our long-term health. That's especially true when it comes to office air quality, since most adults spend at least eight hours in these enclosed areas.

Commercial and Public buildings Air quality

What is sick building syndrome and why should you care?

Created July 5, 2019

The reason understanding SBS is important is a majority of adults spend a minimum of eight hours a day inside an office or work building, and most are indoor for about 90 percent of the time they are awake.

Commercial and Public buildings Air quality

Camfil City M for Offices

Created July 5, 2019

City M, equipped with particulate and molecular filters, delivers a healthier indoor environment by removing dust, contaminants and harmful particles in department stores, offices, schools, hospitals and homes.

Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

Clean Air for World Record Attempt

Created July 5, 2019

Camfil partnered with Stockholm School of Economics in order to bring clean air for optimal breathing during the world record attempt for most hours on a double pole ski machine.

Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

Filter Replacement Strategies

Created July 5, 2019

Gas Turbine Application: The quality of air inlet filters is essential for optimal gas turbine performance. Protecting the turbine with site-specific filtration solutions will assure profits are kept high.

Energy and Power Systems

How to Choose the Right Air Filtration Solution 

Created July 5, 2019

Turbomachinery: Air inlet filtration systems should be designed to suit the environment. Because of market pressures, a general design has been used in widely varying environment conditions. Before making your purchase, get an assessment.

Energy and Power Systems

Salt & Corrosion Considerations

Created July 5, 2019

Gas Turbine Application: Do you operate in a coastal or offshore site? Unfortunately, you probably have to deal with corrosion related issues. You can, however, operate corrosion-free if you take the right measures.

Energy and Power Systems

Gold Series X-Flo

Created July 5, 2019

GSX collectors are ideal for use in pharma, mining, food and chemical processing industries. They also provide a safer work environment in metalworking applications like welding and cutting.

Manufacturing and Machinery

Hospital Air Quality Matters

Created July 5, 2019

As a place of healing and recovery, hospital air quality is even more important than the air quality at commercial offices and shopping malls. The purpose of a hospital is to return people to good health, and an essential aspect of this process is ensuring that airborne pollutants do not make existing conditions worse.

Life science and healthcare

Molecular Filtration For Life

Created July 5, 2019

Starting the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) process can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for anyone needing help in conceiving a child.

Life science and healthcare

Food and Beverage Contamination

Created July 5, 2019

Most people understand air pollution and poor air quality are issues that are important, but it often remains an abstract concept until it affects them directly. But food and beverage contamination grabs people's attention.

Food and beverage

Dust Collection Tips to Keep “Free-From” Foods Safe from Cross-Contamination

Created July 5, 2019

Cross-contamination is a serious concern in the food processing industry. Facilities that produce both non-allergy-friendly or gluten-containing foods and “free-from” foods face even more challenges.

Food and beverage

Camfil ProSafe 

Created July 5, 2019

Some processes are more sensitive than others. If you work in the food and beverage or life science industries, you know how tough the demands on clean air are. To be sure you have the right filter, look for the ProSafe symbol.

Food and beverage Life science and healthcare Standard and regulations

Data Centre Air Filtration

Created July 5, 2019

To remain operational, data centres must be cooled to a specific temperature, and the physical equipment must be protected from the elements to avoid costly breakdowns. How can Camfil help you achieve the right temperature?

Electronics and optics

What Are the Effects of Corrosion?

Created July 5, 2019

Some of the effects of corrosion include a significant deterioration of natural and historic monuments. Air pollution causes corrosion, and it’s becoming worse worldwide. Learn how to protect your equipment.

Electronics and optics

What is PM1?

Created July 5, 2019

Humans eat 1kg of food each day, drink 2,5 kg of fluids and breathe more than 15kg of air per day. We take care about the food we eat and the water that we drink, but rarely do we consider the air we breath. Find out more with our Take A Breath infographics.

Take a breath Standard and regulations

Camfil Welcomes ISO 16890

Created July 5, 2019

This standard provides the first opportunity for global harmonisation as it proceeds to replace the two existing localised standards; ASHRAE 52.2 which is dominant in USA and EN779:2012 which is dominant in Europe.

Take a breath Standard and regulations

PM1 - The new focus to protect human health

Created July 5, 2019

Ambient air quality has improved considerably in the last few decades by a range of measures. However, there is convincing evidence that current levels of air pollution still pose a considerable risk to human health.

Take a breath Standard and regulations

Chris Ecob on ISO 16890

Created July 5, 2019

Chris Ecob, our IAQ expert, introduces the new ISO 16890 standard for testing and classification of air filters and offers interesting perspectives on the benefits for specifiers and users of filters.

Take a breath Standard and regulations

Global Moves Aim to Strengthen IAQ

Created July 5, 2019

Two important international initiatives are set to impact on filtration in the home and at work to protect occupants from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Whether small or large, the end product of our air filters is clean air.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Standard and regulations Air quality

Camfil Welcomes Clean Air Strategy's Focus on IAQ

Created July 5, 2019

Following the launch of the UK government's Clean Air Strategy 2019, Camfil welcomes its recognition of the effect of Indoor Air Quality on people's health.

Standard and regulations

Camfil Tech Center Trosa

Created July 5, 2019

Learn more about our state of the art technology center in Trosa, Sweden. The center is positioned near our flagship factory to work in conjunction with product testing. A passion for R&D has driven the us forward for 50 years.

Innovation Technology and Research

New bus shelter will clean the air in cities

Created July 5, 2019

Contaminated air is drawn into the roof of the Clean Air Shelter through pre-filters in each end to be further purified by Camfil's latest air purifier.

Innovation Technology and Research

Gas Turbine Filter Testing

Created July 5, 2019

The test rig has been calibrated according to standards EN 779, ISO 16890 and ASHRAE 52.2 and was developed for air filter testing simulating the harsh climate conditions where gas turbines are often located.

Education and Experience

Camfil Experience Centre

Created July 5, 2019

In the Camfil Experience Centre, you will experience the importance of indoor air quality in an interactive and multimedia manner. Let yourself be inspired and experience Camfil in Reinfeld, Germany.

Education and Experience

Camfil and Sustainability

Created July 5, 2019

A Message From Camfil Group Sustainability Officer. As you will read in this report, we have a bigger approach to sustainability where we look at our role as an employer and how we work with suppliers, distributors and customers to protect human rights, comply with trade regulations and ensure we help prevent corruption.

Sustainability

Camfils mission: to protect people, processes and the environment

Created July 5, 2019

In 2018, Camfil transitioned CEOs. Find out what our former and current CEOs think about Camfil’s approach to sustainability in this interview. Our management believe we can run a healthy business and do good at the same time!

Sustainability

Guest Blog with Simon Birkett

Created July 5, 2019

"After a long career with HSBC, I established ‘Clean Air in London’ (CAL) in 2006 with a mission to achieve full compliance with WHO guidelines for air quality in London and elsewhere," said Simon Birkett

Sustainability

Indoor Air Quality Forum 2017

Created July 5, 2019

75 attendees. Seven noted speakers. Four professors. One mission – to discuss the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ). On Monday, September 5, 2017, Camfil AB and Trosa Kommun hosted a full day forum on IAQ.

Sustainability Air quality

Simon Birkett, Founder and Director of Clean Air in London

Created July 5, 2019

The WHO says that air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk. There are 3.7 million deaths every year attributable to outdoor air pollution and 4.3 million deaths attributable to indoor air pollution.

Sustainability

Spring allergies – make your home a safe haven with Camfil

Created July 5, 2019

We want to enjoy the spring and nature is undoubtedly good for us overall. We love our pets and like our house to be fresh! In home air cleaners are a great solution.

Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

Camfil Measures Air on Hornsgatan

Created July 5, 2019

For several years, Hornsgatan has been designated Sweden's dirtiest street when it comes to air pollution. Hornsgatan is an exposed street when it comes to harmful particles in the air. How does this affect residents?

Case Studies Air quality

Indoor and Outdoor Pollution in Every Day Life

Created July 5, 2019

Exposure to poor air quality is bad for your health and well-being, limiting this exposure can help prevent its impact.

Air quality

Air Pollution Public Awareness on the Rise

Created July 5, 2019

Air pollution is not a new problem. The London smog of 1952 killed an estimated 12,000 people, and in response to it, a Clean Air Act was passed in the UK to combat air pollution. View our infographic to learn more about the risks.

Take a breath Air quality

Swedish government takes historical steps to improve residential living with better ventilation and filtration solutions

Created July 5, 2019

The Swedish government will step up measures to improve the indoor environment in Swedish housing. Enhancing professional competence will be the platform. Better ventilation and filtration technology will be the means.

Sustainability Air quality

PM1: the smallest particles in the air

Created July 5, 2019

We all know that air pollution is bad for human health. A much less known fact is that new research indicates that the smallest particles in the air are the most dangerous.

Take a breath Air quality

Preserving the past with clean air

Created July 5, 2019

Cold weather and winter holidays make the warm, entertaining confines of a museum an attractive prospect. To keep the contents of these artefact filled buildings in good condition, preserving often decades of history.

Commercial and Public buildings Air quality

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Created July 5, 2019

Air contamination consist of particles, gases and vapours that may reduce the well-being and health of humans and decrese the output and efficiency of production processes.

Air quality

How to improve indoor air quality and productivity

Created July 5, 2019

Studies suggest that indoor air quality and productivity of employees are related. Healthy air quality directly contributes to the performance of staff. In this article, we help define solutions to improve your current IAQ.

Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

Give the Gift of Clean Air! Simple tricks to keep your indoor air quality high this holiday season

Created July 5, 2019

We often discuss solutions for keeping the air inside our workplaces clean from pollutants. But during the holiday season, we have the unique ability to spend time away from work and at home with families.

Air quality

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