Electrostatic filtration to be used in medical facilities?
Electrostatic filtration is not used in professional systems (reasons are safety, efficiency and side effects) ‘Sold’ are 2 main features (advantages vs. mechanical filtration): a. price advantage: manufacturing cost is very low b. no or very low pressure drop: as no filters are installed there is no blockade for the air – a small fan (price!) with a capacity of 100 M³/hour also delivers 100 M³/hour. Electrostatic filtration and particles. For particles, this technique is a reasonably acceptable under the condition that the device is cleaned about every 48 hours. (High maintenance cost) If not, there is a decrease in efficiency of about 40 %. Comparison tests in U.S. – mechanical vs. electrostatic -: After 4 days, the electrostatic technique performed 89 % less than the mechanical technique. Maintenance costs play an important (invisible) role. Click to receive study. Electrostatic filtration and gases. Electrostatic technique does not eliminate gases/chemical compounds. Note: Sometime
