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As concerns about Air Quality in schools we are often asked about Pollution Air Filters and Pollution Reduction Solutions that can work in schools to reduce children’s exposure to air pollution.

We test air quality both outside and inside buildings including public spaces, offices, homes, and schools. Airclean’s basic Air Quality Tests measure levels of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), Nitrogen Dioxide (NOx), and VOCs, which are all products of air pollution often caused by vehicles. As part of a basic air quality test we also measure Carbon Dioxide which gives an indication of fresh air supply in a building.

Outside of the school in areas such as playgrounds it is difficult to protect the children from vehicle pollutants. However we see opportunities and ideas that can be incorporated in playground design to improve the ingress of pollution via barriers / fences, enclosed areas and potentially filtered enclosures.

Inside the class room controlling pollution is much easier and Pollution Air Filter Technology can be used to reduce Particulate Matter and Harmful Gases to safe levels and Airclean offer a complete range of Pollution Filter Solutions that can work inside the classroom.

Installation of a Pollution Air Filter System to Protect Children and Employees in a South London Nursery School located on a Busy Road.

Airclean were approached by a South London Nursery School to help design a scheme to protect children and employees from the potential ingress of outdoor pollution being brought into the building. The Nursery School was located on a busy road with both NOx levels and Particulate Matter Levels that exceeded target limit concentrations from the local authority. Airclean helped achieve good air quality using recirculating and filtered supply air systems to achieve good levels of air quality within the school rooms.

Call the sales team to discuss your Air Pollution Filter Requirements click here to view the Airclean Range of IAQ Filtration Systems and Pollution Air Filters.

Airclean offer Heated Cleaning Tanks which offer commercial kitchens a method of cleaning their Mesh or Baffle Grease Filters. We are continuously improving this product, based on client suggestions. The success of the product has been increasing exponentially as some larger restaurant chains adopt the use of this convenient cleaning tank.

On these recommendations we have introduced a new size Heated Cleaning Tank which is shorter and wider than the original. To differentiate the two sizes of Cleaning Tank, we have called the original tank the “Alpha” and the new size tank the “Bravo”. Both tanks still use the same heating elements, contain all the same features and are priced the same as each other.

Grease build up is something that can not be prevented in commercial kitchens. Periodically scraping away at the problem is a lot of hard work. Airclean Series 500 Grease Filter Cleaning Crystals will efficiently break down oil, grease and carbon build up in your kitchen and give you a helping hand in your Restaurant Kitchen.

The Series 500 Grease Filter Cleaning Crystals will allow staff to effectively and hygienically clean grease filters, grills and cooking trays, saving hours of work. The Grease Filter Cleaning Crystals are most effective when used at a high temperature, ideally in Airclean’s Heated Grease Filter Cleaning Tank, where the crystals are at the their most active.

The Series 500 Grease Filter Cleaning Crystals are ideal for all types of catering business and are used in cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels, replacing the need for someone to scrub away at grease build up for hours. The Crystals will last for several weeks without their efficiency dropping and so not only will you save on labour costs, but you won’t be spending money on detergents and materials either!

The Series 500 Grease Filter Cleaning Crystals really are the perfect solution for cleaning your filters, what’s more is that 5kg tubs are available for next day delivery and can be purchased on a credit card over the phone, or on our website.

Check out our new Case Study: Protecting Children and Employees in a South London Nursery School located on a Busy Road, from Pollution.

Airclean were approached by a South London Nursery School, located on a busy road with both NOx levels and Particulate Matter Levels that exceeded target limit concentrations from the local authority.

This Case Study reflects on the design scheme Airclean produced to protect the children and employees from the potential ingress of outdoor pollution being brought into the building.

Bespoke Solutions

Protecting Children and Employees in a South London Nursery School located on a Busy Road, from Pollution.

The new 2018 Building Bulletin 101 (BB101) regulations for school ventilation prioritises the reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) in the classrooms. With class sizes getting bigger and new research on the detrimental effects of CO₂ in the classroom emerging, these new regulations are a step in the right direction.

The higher regulations on CO₂ mean that most new builds and refurbished schools will need to switch from natural airflow systems (opening windows, vents and chimneys) to mechanical ventilation heat recovery systems (MVHR) to move more air, in, around and out of the classrooms.

MVHR systems will help reduce CO₂ in the classrooms by forcing air from outside into the classroom. However outside air isn’t always the cleanest, and can contain other pollutants like Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂, NO_x, NO), Ozone, Pollen and Particulates including PM10 & PM2.5.

Airclean offer a complete gas and particulate filtration system with the Indoor Air Quality Filtration Unit (IAQ)

IAQ Unit’s 3 stages of filtration:

• PM10 filtration using panel filters of Grade G4 to EN779 having an arrestance above 90% make it suitable for the removal of PM10 Particulates
• Gas filtration with an Airclean Type 1 Gas Filter which can remove up to 90% of Nitrogen Dioxide, ensuring concentrations are brought below the Directive limits of 40 ╬╝g/m3 prior to entering the building
• PM2.5 filtration using particulate filter of Grade F7 to EN779 can be included to further reduce smaller particles including PM2.5

Indoor Air quality Filtration System – NO2, Nox, Nitrogen Dioxide

The Airclean Indoor Air Quality Filtration System can be used with Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery Systems in offices, schools and domestic houses for the reduction of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂, NO_x, NO) to within the limit values set in EU and UK legislation. This unit it is designed to work with market domestic and commercial MVHR units without the need for fan upgrades or modifications.