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Agenda• RGF History• IAQ Pollutants• Older “Passive” Technologies
• Filtration• UV lights
• RGF Advanced Oxidization Technologies• PHI Technology / Guardian Air• REME Technology
•Test Results•Application specific products•Testimonials
RGF History•Founded in 1985•Purification of Air, Food & Water•Products in 33 countries •Published in 170+ Periodicals •Many active patents•“Leave no chemical behind”•Technology used by US Military across the globe
• Little Palm Island – Envirovision Program• Caterpillar – Water purification and recycling for equipment washing• Turf Washing – Control bacterial growth on playing field• Marine Systems – Water recycling and purification for yachts
• Disney Cruise Lines & Resorts – Norwalk Virus Protection• Marriott & Hilton Properties – Odor and smoke remediation• China – SARS Protection , Jackie Chan International Theater Group, Alphay• Orland Park, IL Public Schools – Reduce absentee rate and mold odors• Sandia National Laboratory – Bioterrorism threat reduction
Corporate PartnershipsAir Purification:
Water Purification:
Food Purification:• Subway Franchises – Ice Machine Purification• Ingersoll Rand – Food Purification for Costco Distribution Centers• Food Packaging – Tyson Chicken, Butterball Turkey, Wild Bill’s Jerky• Dole Pineapple – Mold control in refrigerated pineapple shipping containers
Indoor Air Quality 101
Particulates
Microbes
Gases
Particulates• Minute solid particles less than 500
micrometers• Composition changes by season
Dust
Dander
Pollen
• Material shed from the body of various animals• Can be a very aggressive allergen
• Released by certain plant species• Lightweight and small• Stays air born for extended periods of time
ParticulatesDust
Dander
Pollen
How to Identify Particulate Problems• Allergy related issues
• Hayfever & Ragweed Allergies, Dust Allergies, Cat & Dog Allergies
How to Treat• Physically remove the irritating particles from the air.• Most commonly accomplished using filtration
Questions to Ask• “Do you have any allergy problems this time of
year?”• “I see you have a dog/cat, does it cause allergies in
your family?”
Microbes• Single Cell Organism• Self contained and can reproduce without a
host• E.g., MRSA, E. Coli, Staph, Strep…..
Bacteria
Viruses
Mold Spores
• Minimal structure of genetic material and protein
• Can only be seen with an electron microscope• E.g., Norwalk, SARS, Avian Flu….• Airborne Single Cell Organism• Grows into mold as soon as conditions permit• Causes allergic reactions, asthma episodes,
irritations, infections, sinus congestion problems….
MicrobesBacteria
Viruses
Mold Spores
How to Identify Potential Microbe Problems• Anyone more susceptible to illness (Elderly, High Risk)• Kids who go to school bring home germs• Mold in your AC, Bathroom, Basement, etc….
How to Treat• Kill the germs in as much of the air as possible
as quickly as possible.
Questions to Ask• “Do your kids ever bring home a sinus infection that
gets passed around the house until everyone gets it?”
• “Are you concerned about getting sick this year?”• “Do you get mold growth or a musty smell in your
bathroom or basement?”
Gases• Created by Evaporation of Additives• VOCs off gas from smoke, adhesives, carpets,
cleaning agents, nail polish, paint, new construction, pressed wood products…
• Can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea…
VOCs
Odors
• Caused by odorant molecules dissolved in the air.
• E.g., pet odors, perfumes, food odors…
GasesVOCs
Odors
How to Identify Potential Gas Problems• Look for Candles, Sprays, Incense, odor cover ups• Typical odors to watch for: Pets, Cooking, Kids, Trash• New Carpet, Paint, Pressed Wood, Chemicals in use
How to Treat• Break down the molecules in the conditioned space
Questions to Ask• “You have a lot of candles around, have you looked
into air purification? Lots of our customers use the Guardian Air to replace those chemicals and save money.”
• “Is this new paint? Did you use a low VOC paint?”• ”Do you like to cook fish? Does the smell linger in the
air for hours after you finished?”
Particulates Microbes GasesAllergies• Dog & Cat Allergies
• Hay fever & Ragweed
• Dust Allergies
Solution:• Physically remove
irritating particles from the air, most commonly done with filtration.
Germs & Mold• Kids in School
• Elderly & High Risk
• Mold Growth & Allergies
Solution:• Kill the germs and
mold spores in the air to reduce the risk of exposure.
Odors & VOC’s• Scented Candles &
Sprays
• Cooking/Pet odors
• New Paint, Carpet, etc…
Solution:• Break down the odor
and VOC molecules in the conditioned space.
Identify the Problem
Filtration• Removes
particulates from the air
• Filters are limited in the size of particles they can capture effectively
• Not Effective on Microbes and Gases
Filtration
Chart showing MERV 9 Filter Increase in Efficiency as Filter Loads
• Every time you change a filter it takes time for it to reach maximum efficiency
• As the particulates are captured they leave less space for other particulates to get through
• A New MERV 9 Filter captures less than 20% of 1 Micron Particles
Germicidal Ultra Violet Light• 254 nm first used in 1950’s• Disrupts RNA/DNA to sterilize microbes• To achieve sterilization you need to get
to the CT Value:
Energy (Wattage) x Time (Seconds) = CT ValueIt’s a Direct Relationship. The more power you have the less time you need.
• The farther from the light you are, the less power you get (Inverse Square Law)
• A coil is exposed to the UV light 24 hours a day.
UV Lights and Moving Air
36wUV
1.5”
3”
6”
12”
0.18 Sec
0.56 Sec
2.18 Sec
8.75 Sec
0.16 Sec
0.33 Sec
0.66 Sec
1.33 Sec
Microbe Travel TimeDistanceMinimum RequiredSterilization Time
100%
25%
6.25%
1.56%
Effectiveness
vs.
vs.
vs.
vs.
1600 CFM through a 16”x16”
Duct moves at 900 ft/minuteThat’s 10.2 mph.
Conclusion Estimated Numbers with a residentially marketed 16” - 36w UVC Bulb sterilizing E. Coli Bacteria (CT Value= ~7000µW.s)
Inverse Square LawDouble the Distance, ¼ The Power
Light Energy Decreases as Distance IncreasesEstimated Minimum Exposure needed for Sterilization
The Microbes move past the light faster than the UVC can get them.
PCO TechnologyPhotoelectric Effect:
• UV Light Energizes a TiO2 Catalyst
• Ejected Electron creates an “Electron Hole”
• The “hole” is filled by an electron from the air.
• This process starts a chain reaction
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PCO TechnologyPhotoelectric Effect:
• Chain reaction creates Hydroxyl Radical (OH)
• OH has very short life span (Microseconds)
• Destroys microbes and gases that come Into contact with the TiO2 Surface
OHOH OH
OH
OH OHOH
OH OH OH OH
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PCO TechnologyPhotoelectric Effect:
• More Surface area = more potential contacts
Airflow
• Microbes that don’t touch the catalyst are not effected
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Passive Air PurificationAlmost All Air Purifiers Have the Same Problem
They work on “Passive” Technology• You have to
bring all the pollutants to the device!
• No protection in the conditioned space
• Can’t eliminate ongoing odor problems
RGF’s Air Purification ProductsHow do we purify all the air in the building
at the same time? GOALS
• Treat every cubic foot of air at the same time
• Attack Microbes & Gases as soon as they are introduced
• Reduce odors where you actually spend time.
PHI Technology
PHI TechnologyGuardian Air
• Unit installs in the Supply Plenum• Unit Should be Constantly Running
• Turning the unit on/off with the fan could shorten it’s life
• Transformer fit for any power source between
100V-240V (24V Model Available)
PHI TechnologyBroad spectrum
UV lamp
Quad-metallic Hydrophilic coating
Optimal surface area
Hydrated Coating
PPC Sleeve
PHI TechnologyPhotohydroionization - Catalyst
Rhodium – Converts Nitric Oxide to Nitrogen and Oxygen
Titanium DiOxide– “when TiO2 is exposed
to UV light of a wavelength below 385 nanometers in the presence of water vapor, two highly reactive substances are formed: hydroxyl radicals [OH] and a superoxide ion [O2
-1].”
Silver & Copper – “Turbocharger” Speeds up the reaction process
PHI TechnologyPhotohydroionization
Advanced Oxidation Plasma
(AOP)
H H
O
H H
O
H H
O
O2-
HO2
O2-
HO2
• Broad Spectrum UV Light is Targeted onto the Quad Metallic Catalyst which starts a chain reaction
What are Hydro-peroxides?
Water Oxygen
H2O + O2 + = H2O2
What’s actually in that brown bottle?
3% H2O2 -Hydrogen Peroxide97% H2O -Water
Hydrogen Peroxide
PHI TechnologyPhotohydroionization
Advanced Oxidation Plasma
(AOP)
H H
O
H H
O
H H
O
O2-
HO2
O2-
HO2
• Unit creates Hydro-Peroxides in the air stream which are distributed through the conditioned space
• Hydro-Peroxides destroy Microbes & Gases that they come into contact with.
• Hydro-Peroxides revert back into O2 and H2O, destroying pollutants in the process
• All of the oxidizers created exist in outside air
PHI TechnologyHydro-Peroxides in Outside Air
• All of the oxidizers created exist in outside air:• The Sun is a big UV Light and
there’s lots of air for it to hit• Hydro-Peroxides naturally
make outside air “Fresh”
• Natural Outside Levels of Hydro-Peroxides: 0.02ppm
• PHI units are designed to create the same levels indoors
• Guardian Air units have a 2 year warranty
• Lamp & Catalyst are one piece called a “Cell”
• 25,000 Hour Cell Life (2.8Years)
• Cell is replaceable
• Fluoro-Plastic sleeve on unit means no dusting
Maintenance & Warranty
REME Technology
REME+ Generator
REME Technology1.) Particulates are in your air.
3.) Particulates Start to Stick Together - Coagulation
2.) Ionized Peroxides Charge the Particulates
4.) Larger Particles = Better Filtration Rates For Any Filter
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REME TechnologyReflective Electro-Magnetic Energy
• Unit creates a group of “Friendly Oxidizers”
• Oxidizers pass a charge off to airborne particulates
• Particulates stick together making them larger
• Larger particulates become to heavy to remain in the air.
• Existing Filters collect the larger particles at a much higher rate of efficiency
REME TechnologyREME+ Generator
• Unit installs in the Supply Plenum• Unit Should be Constantly Running
• Turning the unit on/off with the fan could shorten it’s life
• Transformer fit for any power source between
100V-240V
Maintenance & Warranty• REME units have a 2 year
warranty
• Lamp & Catalyst are one piece called a “Cell”
• 25,000 Hour Cell Life (~3 Years)
• Cell is replaceable
• Fluoro-Plastic sleeve on unit means no dusting
PHI vs. REME RecapPHI System Effective on:
Bacteria: YesVirus: YesMold Spores: YesOdors: YesVOCs: YesParticulates: No
REME System Effective on:
Bacteria: YesVirus: YesMold Spores: YesOdors: YesVOCs: YesParticulates: Yes
Sandia National LabsRGF Partners on Homeland Security Project – Bio Terror Study
• Exposure to Microbes in the conditioned space is the most serious risk
• Purification in the HVAC system is too late, you’ve already been exposed!
• Sandia looked to RGF’s PHI technology to provide that air purification in the space, but they needed a way to test it.
That led RGF to develop the world’s first Sneeze Machine
Independent Lab TestsThe Sneeze Test
• Simulated Sneeze Machine Sneezes 1g Fluid at 100 MPH
• Load it with germs and send sneezes at a collection plate
• Hydro-Peroxides immediately reduce microbes by 98% in the first 3 ft.
Independent Lab TestsH1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%
Independent Lab Tests
INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%
SARS - Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Independent Lab Tests
INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%
Norwalk Virus
Independent Lab TestsMethicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
INACTIVATION RATE: 98+%
Independent Lab Tests
INACTIVATION RATE: 97+%
Mold Spores
Independent Lab Tests
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Technology Approvals
• Internationally recognized testing agencies
• Certificates awarded in air cleaning category
REME Technology
REME+ Generator
• REME-HVAC-305 0 – 6,500 CFM• REME-HVAC-305HO 6500 – 10,000 CFM
Guardian Air Applications• 9” 1,000-6,500 CFM
• 9”HO 6,500-10,000 CFM
• 14” 10,000-18,000 CFM
• 14”HO 18,000-26,000 CFM
• Fits most applications including heavy duty commercial• Units can be combined to fit higher CFM ratings• Sizing chart guidelines are for maximum efficiency.• High load application may require larger units
Guardian Air Applications
• VSF 500-2,000 CFM
• Designed to put out a smaller concentration of oxidizers for constant operation
• Great for VSF Units, Apartments, Condo, etc……
Guardian Air Applications
• Mini
• Designed for applications such as PTAC Units, boats, mobile homes, or any application where space is at a premium.
Guardian Air Applications• Plug-In-Plus
• Covers 1 room applications up to 1000 sqft
• 3 modes (High, Low, Off)
• Perfect for:
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Hydronic Heating
• Hotel Rooms
• Etc….
Specialty Products
Guardian Air Ice• Ice Machine Head
& Bin• Remote Injection
(Deli Case, Black Water Tank, Etc…)
• Higher PPM of Peroxides through 2 outputs
CAPS Units• Regular (5000sqft)
• Mini (1500sqft)
• High Volume Fan• 3 Fan Speeds• Custom Filters• VOC, Radon, FOG,
Carbon, Particulate
Rapid Recovery Unit• Perfect for one time Air
Quality problems.• 2 x 9” PHI cells and an 88
CFM fan provide high power purification fast
• Duct Sanitation• Remediation work• 10,000 Hour Life Cells
Public Schools“The school district decided to try the product and would phase it in during class room modifications to be done in spring of 2007. As part of the project, the school decided to run preliminary studies on the effect on absenteeism verses the same period a year earlier. The results showed that with the Guardian Air units installed, the absenteeism fell by 15-20%. This is a very important point for all school districts as they receive their federal and state funding based on daily attendance records. So the more students in school, the more funding they receive. In essence, PS 135 got an increase in their funding of 15-20%.”
-RGF Electronic New Volume 1
Assisted Living Facilities“Since the system was installed, the ALF has experienced higher revenues and lower costs -- not a bad combination. Among the quantifiable results:
• $97,200 annual revenue increase;• $14,000 savings on reduced carpetand bedding replacement;• $5,400 savings by eliminating odor"cover ups"; and• $7,700 savings due to lower staffabsenteeism”
ApplicationsRESIDENTIAL• Any home with mold, odors,
VOC’S, bacteria or viruses• Single family homes• Apartments• Town Homes• Condominiums• Basements• Bonus Rooms• Hobby Shops• Shops
COMMERCIAL• Office Buildings• Hospitals• Doctors Offices• Retirement facilities• Bars & restaurants• Veterinary Offices• Locker rooms• Morgue’s• Jails• Hotels