Understanding Air Filtration
The air around us contains more than the gases we breathe. It also carries microscopic particles and contaminants from our surroundings, including dust, pollen, fine particles and other airborne pollutants.
Many of these particles are too small to see, yet they can affect indoor air quality, human comfort, sensitive processes and equipment. Effective air filtration helps remove these contaminants before they circulate through an indoor environment.
How Air Filtration Works
Air filters may appear simple, but effective filtration requires a careful balance.
As air passes through the filter media, airborne particles are captured while clean air continues through the system. A well-designed filter needs to achieve high particle-capture efficiency without creating excessive resistance to airflow.
This balance influences not only indoor air quality, but also the performance and energy efficiency of the HVAC system.
