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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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6 tips to ensure you are ready to regain control of air quality at your business
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.
Virus Contamination Control Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Food and beverage Air cleaners and air purifiers Life science and healthcare
CamProtect – RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Camfil provides a steady supply of respiratory masks to Sweden’s hardest-hit region. We are currently delivering 100,000 respiratory protection masks each week to the local health authorities in Stockholm area. These will be distributed to frontline health workers across the region. In total, we will produce 5 million respiratory protection masks.
Innovation Technology and Research Life science and healthcare
Absolute V
The new Absolute V HEPA range of air filters is all about making your life simpler, safer and more eco friendly. This is achieved by offering you filters that are extremely light-weight, robust and easy to handle. Filters that provide world-leading protection for your operations.
Megalam EnerGuard
Camfils Megalam EnerGuard utilises the best features of all HEPA media types. EnerGuard incorporates the long life properties of glass fiber with the low energy consumption of membrane media to ensure optimal performance.
upgrade gt filtration to slash carbon emissions
Upgrade GT filtration to cut carbon emissions per MWh produced
Camfil ProSafe
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.
Cutting the carbon cost with improved air inlet systems
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.
Power Systems Webinars
Learn more about how air filtration impacts turbomachinery performance, and what you can do to turboboost performance.
MULTINATIONAL FURNITURE GIANT REDUCES PM2.5 & PM1 USING CAMFIL‘S CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS IN INDIA
Due to extreme pollution, the PM 1 & PM2.5 levels in the capital city of India are reaching an alarming stage. Even inside the office PM2.5 levels were 5 times the safe levels recommended by WHO. With various challenges due to leased premise and building ventilation, Camfil helped this client achieve optimal air quality with air cleaners & purifiers.
Case Studies Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers
APPARENT SMELL IN THE LABORATORY AT ÅBY Renseanlæg WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN DENMARK
Åby Renseanlæg, which is part of Aarhus Vand, Denmark is a large and modern treatment plant that purifies wastewater in Aarhus Municipality. After experiencing challenges in the laboratory air, Camfil's air purification solutions came onboard for help.
Case Studies Air quality Sustainability Air cleaners and air purifiers
Tonnies Meat Processing Facility - BOOSTING AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN THE RIGHT PLACE
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 Virus Contamination Control Food and beverage Air cleaners and air purifiers
Improved indoor HVAC system can help prevent airborne respiratory viruses
In a scientific debate, WHO has acknowledged that in the case of COVID-19, airborne transmission could not be ruled out in crowded, closed or poorly ventilated settings. Scientists across the world are looking for more evidence as it may affect many guidelines in the crowded indoor environment.
Virus Contamination Control Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers Life science and healthcare
Odour Exasperation - Here is what you can do in your restaurant to eliminate odour nuisance & neutralize the air
Restaurants have odours coming from a variety of sources and they all have one thing in common, they spread 'air pollution'. Odours are one of the leading causes of air pollution at restaurants or food courts and the odour profile from a kitchen depends on
Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Food and beverage
Air Quality recommendations for hotels
Air quality has always been an important factor for hotels, whether it has been removing odours from kitchen extracts to ensuring a clean environment by reducing particulate levels.
Virus Contamination Control Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers
The Value Rating Whitepaper
Learn how The Value Rating, the easiest way to select air filters for gas turbines, works.
Air Quality Recommendations for Viruses
Air quality recommendations for viruses. How to improve your indoor air quality and protect your staff from the spread of viruses
ENHANCED ACOUSTICS AS A RESULT OF GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Thomann GmbH is the world's largest online and mail order retailer in the music industry for musical instruments, light and sound equipment, with almost 10 million customers in 120 countries and 80,000 products on offer. Due to the daily stock turnover, a lot of dust is generated in the ambient air. This is also a concern with occupational health and safety.
Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers
CamGT Infographic - Boost power • Boost uptime • boost profits
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.
Air quality recommendations for office spaces
Air quality in your office is important to protecting the health of your employees. Poor air quality can lead to an increased transmission of viruses between employees which can lead to lower productivity and increased sick days in your office
Virus Contamination Control Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers
The Value Rating Infographic - The easiest way to select air filters for gas turbines
Designed to help identify filters that improve gas turbine efficiency, the Value Rating is the easiest way to select air filter for gas turbines.
Air Quality recommendations for Meat processing FACILITY
Air quality in meat processing facilities is often the forgotten ingredient within their facility. Did you know that Meat processing factories are susceptible to the spread of airborne viruses and microbes? The temperature and humidity requirements along with the production processes lend to the survival of airborne microbes and viruses. This means that the airborne viruses can survive longer in the air than in other facilities.
Virus Contamination Control Air quality Food and beverage Air cleaners and air purifiers
CONTROLLING MICROORGANISMS at one OF THE LARGEST GYM CHAINS IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
GO fit Sports Centers were forced to close all its centers in March 2020 when the state of emergency was announced in Spain to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Ingesport Group the parent company of the GO fit brand, contacted us to provide a comprehensive solution to reduce the risks of airborne transmission and infection, facilitating a safer indoor environment.
Case Studies Virus Contamination Control Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers
GLOBAL FAST FOOD RESTAURANT is using dynamic clean air solutions in china
Fast food stores are usually located in a crowded commercial area or building where there are problems such as polluted air, gases, and odours. The fresh air fan units in the ventilation system are often close to the pollution source, i.e., exhaust air of other shops in the building.
Gaining control over corrosion with molecular air filtration solutions
Corrosion of electronic process control equipment can cause disruptions in production leading to lower productivity and lower profitability - this can be expensive to fix.
How savings on total cost of ownership (TCO) is the pillar stone for sustainable development
Strong R&D results in advanced innovations - Camfil’s team is focused on developing and designing the products that are robust, reliable, and evolutionary.
THE STATE Hermitage Museum, Russia
Russia’s iconic landmark, the state hermitage museum is equipped with Camfil’s clean air technology that preserves the legacy of art and culture
Case Studies Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers
WHAT IS DUST? AND HOW TO ELIMINATE DUST IN THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
Dust is everywhere – in our homes, workplaces and the surrounding environment. One can be annoyed with the dust piled on the surface of the bookshelf but unfortunately there is a darker side; the dust can cause allergies, health problems and expensive issues in production processes and equipment.
Webinars and tutorials
Watch past webinars or register for upcoming webinars on air filtration
Spring allergies can take over your life – learn how air purification solutions can help
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.
HISTORIC Journey of activated carbon and breakthroughs
Activated carbon (also known as activated charcoal) is an exceptionally versatile material that can control the vast majority of molecules that pollute the air – that’s more than 150 million catalogued chemicals.
Filtration Solutions and Sustainability
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.
Molecular Contamination Control & Sustainability
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.
Gas Turbines Breathe New Life
Camfil helps customer increase power output with a lower carbon intensity. In an effort to increase the performance of the gas turbines, Camfil Power Systems was asked to optimize the existing filtration system for three paper factories.
Power Systems and Sustainability
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.
Air Pollution Control & Sustainability
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.
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Air filters help gyms stay fit for their visitors
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
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Food Ingredients and Dust
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 Manufacturing and Machinery Food and beverage Air cleaners and air purifiers
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Sustainability Interview With Camfil's CEO
Mark Simmons, CEO of Camfil, explains Camfil’s sustainability engagement and vision in the following interview.
Frequently Asked Questions about viruses and filtration
We have gathered the most frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and filtration.
How Camfil is preventing street level pollution by removing nitrogen dioxide in Hong Kong tunnel
World’s largest air purification system in a tunnel with an aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 11,000 tonnes annually. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, 92 percent of people in the Asia-Pacific region are exposed to high level of air pollution that pose significant risk to health.
Benefits of the right molecular air filtration solution for biogas production industry
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.
HEPA FILTRATION-The Changing trends
HEPA filtration is required in a range of different Industries from Pharmaceuticals, Hospitals, Microelectronics and even the Food and Beverage Industry. Learn about the changing trends in HEPA filtration requirements, How HEPA filtration has advanced over the last number of years and how to identify and reduce the associated costs to your clean air requirements
Reducing the risk of infection through virus by combating the air pathogens
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.
Virus Contamination Control Air quality Life science and healthcare
Under one’s breath – How Australia’s ‘fire’ season is affecting lives due to unhealthy air quality
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.
cancer mortality risks IN THE ENVIRONMENT EXPOSED TO AIR POLLUTION & ONE FORMIDABLE WEAPON IN BATTLE - AIR FILTRATION
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.
Camfil provides high efficiency air filtration solution for EPR nuclear power station with an aim to reduce carbon emissions
Hinkley Point C in Somerset, United Kingdom is amongst the safest and most efficient nuclear power generator that is type of a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). With hundreds of megawatts electrical production in planning, safety of the process becomes a key concern.
deep dive into the world of hepa air filters and why they define industry standards
Filtration is a physical, biological or chemical operation that separates solid matter – and sometimes fluids – from a mixture with a filter medium that has a complex structure through which only certain elements of the air (or fluid) can pass.
Air quality Standard and regulations Life science and healthcare
why clean air indoors should be in your new year's resolution list
Starting New Year’s with health resolutions is iconic and imperative. Everyone wants to start with training, yoga, eating fresh but no one thinks about breathing ‘clean air’, people often ignore the importance of clean air that is required to stay on top of those resolutions.
Grocery Store Case Study
Premium air filters help global grocer significantly improve air quality and reduce maintenance costs, waste and storage
Case Studies Commercial and Public buildings Food and beverage
Keeping the information superhighway clear
Air filters in data centres offer a host of solid business benefits in a whole range of different applications, but one of their most impressive uses is in data centres. They raise energy efficiency and lower energy bills along with providing healthy work environment.
Watch and Learn
If you are looking to expand your knowledge on the impact of air filtration on your gas turbines and other turbomachinery, look no more!
Tips to ensure good indoor air quality
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.
Facilities Managers Guide to Air Filtration
A Facilities Managers Guide choosing low energy air filters offers advice on quick wins to save energy in buildings by choosing the right air filters for the job.
Food and Beverage Producer
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.
Air Quality Index - how clean is the air in your country
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.
Dust collection
In domestic situations, dust can often be swept under the carpet, both figuratively and literally. This is not the case on construction sites and in factories where dust is a health threat that can, at its extreme, result in fatalities.
How is air quality affecting young people?
Students all over the world have been returning to classrooms where we hope they are safe and in an environment conducive to learning.
Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers
Wildfire Smoke Filter Solution Guide
As the wildfires continue to blaze all over the world, a vast amount of pollutants is being released into the air. View our solution guide and learn how to protect yourself and you facility during the wildfires season.
Manufacturing Industry Air Cleaners
In the Manufacturing Industry Air Quality can be compromised by the production processes.
Dairy Processing Facility USA
Case Study: Dual 9 air filter. Higher performance, extended life (3-4 times longer), lower total cost and increased containment collection.
Exploring The Relationship Between Commercial Air Filters And The Clean Power Plan
A repeal of the Clean Power Plan, lead by no less than the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) itself, could very well drive a spike in demand for commercial air filters.
"Airplane jet Engines don't use filters, so why should I?"
To answer this question, let's look at the difference between a land based gas turbine and a jet engine.
Optimized Configuration pays back investment in less than 2 months
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?
Are your air inlet filters ready for the next big storm?
Gas turbines are susceptible to fouling and damage if water droplets and water soluble contaminants, i.e. salts, are ingested by an engine.
Are your air inlet filters ready for the next big storm?
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.
Choose the right Anti-Icing Application
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.
Indoor and Outdoor Pollution in Every Day Life
Exposure to poor air quality is bad for your health and well-being, limiting this exposure can help prevent its impact.
Clean Air for World Record Attempt
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.
Camfil Welcomes Clean Air Strategy's Focus on IAQ
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.
New bus shelter will clean the air in cities
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.
Dalkia Power Generation
Case Study: Dalkia, a leader in the French gas turbine market, launched a national comparative test to increase power production by improving air filtration efficiency.
Gulf of Thailand Oil and Gas
Case Study: One of the world's Oil & Gas majors had severe problems associated with the operation of their gas turbines. Frequent peaks in inlet air pressure and short filter replacement intervals led to high operational costs.
Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems
ENGIE Midlothian (GDF SUEZ) Retrofit
ENGIE Energy North America (formerly GDF Suez) retrofit 6 Alstom Gas Turbines at Theor Midlothian Site, TX.
Watson Cogeneration Plant
Case Study: The plant manager was interested in evaluating different filter efficiencies and media types. Camfil was asked to perform the validation with an on-site CamLab test, followed by an engineering lab analysis.
Union Gas - Bright Station
Case Study: Side by side comparison shows the benefits of higher grade filtration even in very clean rural areas.
Smurfit Kappa Pulp and Paper
Case Study: Optimizing Cartridge filtration at a paper mill.
Pacific Coast Energy Plant
Case Study: An energy plant on the pacific coast upgrades to the camgt 4v-300 air inlet filters after tests show its water and salt handling capabilities.
North African Pipeline
Case Study: A major North African pipeline is a typical case of a pulse installation facing seasonal high humidity and high concentrations of coarse dust.
LNG & Air Filtration
Case Study: Achieving high reliability and availability compression systems for LNG export sites.
Plant upgrades to the camGT 3V-600 for a 6-year lifecycle & to prevent engine degradation
Case Study: Comparison Test indicates a potential of $937 000 USD savings over a six-year timeframe by upgrading to EPA.
EGAT North Power Generation
Case Study: EGAT North shifted to Camfil Filters and saved $1.4M USD in Yearly Power Degradation.
Bartow Power Generation
Turbine filters in salt laden and high humidity environments have typically suffered from unstable pressure drop (dP) with frequent dP spikes, but new medias are now changing the game.
Spring allergies – make your home a safe haven with Camfil
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.
Molecular Filtration For Life
Starting the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) process can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for anyone needing help in conceiving a child.
D-Pyro
Camfil introduces the Absolute D-Pyro. It’s the all new high temperature filter for depyrogenation tunnels. Familiar on the outside, ground breaking on the inside.
Air Cleaners in Hospitals
Find out how Camfil solutions can help you protect your patients and staff in your hospital
Air Cleaners in Food and Beverage Production
Air is a Vital Ingredient in Food and Beverage Production. Protecting your production process and final product has never been easier
Global Food Safety Guideline Webinar
In 2019 the BRCGS released a revision to their Global Food Safety Guideline. In this revision the requirements for Indoor air Quality and Air filtration have been expanded to give a clearer understanding of what is needed to pass BRCGS audits
Camfils mission: to protect people, processes and the environment
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!
Camfil and Sustainability
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.
Thermal cutting fume and dust
Case Study: Metal processing and fabrication company acts to protect employee health by installing Gold Series dust collector
A Pressing Matter Solved by Handte EM Profi
Case Study: Camfil APC was approached by the company to recommend suitable mist extraction equipment with the provision that it was easy to maintain.
Camfil designs a compact SOLUTION on existing platform
Case Study: The units are exposed to harsh environmental conditions that lead to spikes in pressure drop (dP) and excessive engine degradation from fouling and corrosion. As a result, the customer was forced to schedule unwanted shutdowns for maintenance.
BioGas production for heat and power in St.Albans
Case Study: The BioGas produced is heavily laden with H2S (hydrogen sulphide), a gas that can cause corrosion and pitting inside the gas engine. A solution was required where a high level of abatement of H2S was possible and an easy filter media maintenance.
Arrange your Camfil Experience Today
The Camfil experience has been designed as an interactive Virtual Reality Platform designed to educate end users on the importance of Indoor Air Quality. The Camfil Experience has many unique features including
Eurovent 2019
The new Eurovent Classification is defined in Rating Standard RS4/C/001-2019 and covers all products in the scope of the Eurovent Certified Performance programme for Air Filters rated at 0.944 m3/s as nominal airflow.
Give the Gift of Clean Air! Simple tricks to keep your indoor air quality high this holiday season
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.
Global Moves Aim to Strengthen IAQ
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.
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Preserving the past with clean air
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.
CamGT Filters Reduce Noise & Bring Additional Profits Due To Lower Pressure Drop
Case Study: Noise complaints from neighboring communities prompted the plants to evaluate a noise-reducing filtration system.
H.C. Ørstedsværket
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.
What is sick building syndrome and why should you care?
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.
What is PM1?
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.
Air Pollution Public Awareness on the Rise
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.
Salt & Corrosion Considerations
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.
How to Choose the Right Air Filtration Solution
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.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
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.
Filter Replacement Strategies
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.
Manufacturing: Georgian gates
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.
Hospitals & Healthcare: St. James Hospital Dublin
Case Study: 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.
Case Studies Take a breath Commercial and Public buildings Life science and healthcare
Warehousing & Logistics: DB Schenker
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.
Food & Beverage: World's Leading Beverage Company
Case Study: 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?
Gold Series X-Flo
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.
Gas Turbine Filter Testing
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.
Camfil City M for Offices
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.
How Harmful Is the Air Quality on Airplanes?
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.
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How good is the air quality in your office?
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.
Air quality Commercial and Public buildings Air cleaners and air purifiers
Fermentation Odours
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.
Camtain® Contains Explosive Pharma Dust
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.
Food Producer Builds Appetite For Gold Series®
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.
High Performance GTC Media Filters For Humid Conditions
Case Study: Huadian Beats The Heat With Camfil. An upgrade to the CamPulse GTC filters maximised availability during the critical heating season for a Huadian plant, located in the Tianjin development zone in China. The original system could not perform during peak season.
Hospital Air Quality Matters
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.
Dalkia Upgrades To EPA Class
Case Study: Camfil Wins Dalkia Over Four Competitors. Dalkia designed 12 testing benches to compare four air filtration combinations on three sites in France with different operating environments. Four competitors were free to select their best combinations.
Tata Power Trombay Retrofit
Case Study: Retrofit Solutions For Tata Power Ltd. Based on the site survey, Camfil proposed replacement of the pulse filter system with a three-stage static/barrier filter system, considering the local environment filled with refineries and a thermal power plant nearby.
Dust Collection Tips to Keep “Free-From” Foods Safe from Cross-Contamination
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 Contamination
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.
Data Centre Air Filtration
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?
Norland Managed Services
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.
Global Leader In Beverage Industry Cuts Annual Filter Use By More Than 80 Percent
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.
A Breath of Fresh Air In The Logistic Sector
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.
North Sea Oil Rig
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.
What Are the Effects of Corrosion?
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.
Chris Ecob on ISO 16890
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.
UNIVERSITY SEES PROOF OF 24% LOWER ANNUAL ENERGY COSTS USING CAMFIL FILTER VS COMPETING FILTER
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.
Auto Body Shop
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.
JPW Companies
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.
Cofely UK
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.
Midwest PMS
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.
PM1 - The new focus to protect human health
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.
Camfil Welcomes ISO 16890
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.
9 Things to Know about the Gold Series
Watch our video about the Gold Series to quickly learn some interesting facts about Air Pollution Control's flagship product.
Camfil Experience Centre
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.
Camfil Tech Center Trosa
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.
Dust & Fume Lab Capabilities
We can perform a battery of bench tests on your sample dust, including simulated challenges. We analyze your performance requirements and use this information to develop the best collection system for your needs.
Camfil Measures Air on Hornsgatan
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?
Indoor Air Quality Forum 2017
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.
Simon Birkett, Founder and Director of Clean Air in London
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.
Swedish government takes historical steps to improve residential living with better ventilation and filtration solutions
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.
PM1: the smallest particles in the air
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.
How to improve indoor air quality and productivity
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.
Camfil Serves Up Savings in Energy, Filter Costs, and Labour
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.
Cannabis Cultivation
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.
SCHOOL LEARNS THE BENEFIT OF FRESH AIR
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 Take a breath Air quality Commercial and Public buildings
Auburndale Power plant
Case Study: Auburndale Power Plant Weathers The Elements. The plant was experiencing high pressure drop and short filter life. In reviewing the situation it was determined that the hot and humid climate of Florida was degrading the performance of the filter. What was the solution?
Pfizer Improved Air Quality While Cutting Energy Costs
Case Study: 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.
HIGH-BAY WAREHOUSE GETS CLEAN AIR FOR OPTIMUM STORAGE, WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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.
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