Focus: Environmental Services

How to curb the spread of airborne and surface contaminants

Building’s mechanical systems can support occupant health


A facility’s mechanical systems can play a role in keeping occupants safe and allaying fears of spreading germs, according to an article on the Siemens website.

Combining technologies with maintenance and controls can go a long way toward reducing health risks.

UV light technology, Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization and Filter MERV rating upgrades and advanced filtration (air scrubbers) are some ways to treat the air as it flows through your building and ventilation systems. 

Selecting the appropriate technologies with precise system control can quantifiably improve the indoor air in a facility.

Read the article.

 



June 19, 2020


Topic Area: HVAC

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