Winter 2023 Air Media

Publisher National Air Filtration Association Editor Emily Bardach, CAE NAFA Executive Director

Designer and Content Editor Terry Driscoll NAFA Association Manager

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by Michael Corbat, CAFS NAFA President Vice President of Engineering, Rensa Filtration

To my fellow NAFA members,

As I write this and remember the last year of NAFA, I cannot help but think of how successful a year we had in 2022. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a new zeal for understanding the world of indoor air quality and the important role filtration plays in it. Never in my lifetime did I think I would see something from the White House focusing on the importance of indoor air quality and funding programs to help it (see page 8)

2022 was the year NAFA truly found its place as a thought leader in the filtration world. Both our Technical and Annual Conferences had amazing turnout with some of the best programs we have ever had, including some fantastic speakers from some very technical backgrounds. Our guidelines committee is currently on pace to update all NAFA Guidelines and have released two new guidelines. Our webinars have been viewed by curious minds from across the globe. Even NAFA’s Clean Air Awards have hit record numbers.

For 2023, we need to keep up our momentum, while also looking to the future:

• How do we support both high indoor air quality and be energy friendly?

• What is NAFA’s role in this effort and how do we support the world in this endeavor?

• How do we not rest on our laurels, but continue to push forward?

• How do we stay curious?

With all we have accomplished and look to do, I must thank all those who have supported this mission. To Roberta MacGillivray, our outgoing President, this past year was not possible without your drive and determination, and we thank you for this. To our Executive Director, Emily Bardach, CAE, you continue to keep us organized and challenge us to be a best-in-class industry association, and we thank you for that. To the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and Committee Chairs, you all volunteered and have gone above what was asked, to make us what we are today. You are the engine that drives this group, and we thank you for that. And to the AMPED NAFA staff, thank you for making us look good; for finding us great speakers, great locations and for all the fantastic work that was done behind the scenes.

Finally, I send my thanks to all NAFA members. The board members are only caretakers of this great society, serving for the short period for which you have entrusted us, and we perform our duties to the best of our abilities. If you have anything you wish to discuss, I am always available at president@nafahq.org. Otherwise I look forward to seeing all of you at the NAFA Technical Conference in Atlanta, GA April 12-14, 2023. 

Your Servant,

Welcome to NAFA!

Distributor

Air Filter Control

Steven Montgomery

San Jose, California

Chesapeake Systems

Rob Williams

Hanover, Maryland

KJ Cleaners Inc.

Joanne McHugh

Calgary, Alberta Canada

Lumin-Air

Dan Fillenwarth

Fishers, Indiana

RPM Filter, LLC

John Campbell, CAFS, NCT Nolensville, Tennessee

S&P Marketing

Chris Peart

Clover, South Carolina

Manufacturer

Airex Filter Corporation

Brian Fletcher

Hudson, New Hampshire

Columbia Manufacturing (Gensco)

Gary Geeson

Tacoma, Washington

Supplemental

AFNW Services LLC

Doug Potter

Portland, Oregon

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Martin Gravel, CAFS West Concord, Ontario Canada 

2023 Board of Directors

President

Michael Corbat, CAFS Rensa Filtration

Sterling Heights, Michigan www.rensafiltration.com

President-Elect

Patrick Rosenthal, CAFS TEX-AIR Filters/ Air Relief Technologies Austin, Texas www.texairfilters.com

Treasurer

Matt Solis, CAFS Smith Filter Corporation Moline, Illinois www.smithfilter.com

Secretary Steve Griffiths, CAFS

Independent Filter Service P/L Heidelberg West, Victoria Australia www.independentfilter.com.au

Immediate Past President

Roberta MacGillivray, CAFS, NCT BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta Canada www.bgecleanair.com

Directors

Timothy Ahn, NCT Clean & Science Co., Ltd. Rolling Meadows, Illinois www.cleanandscience.com

Randy Brannen, CAFS, NCT II Quality Filters, Inc. Robertsdale, Alabama www.qualityfilters.com

Will Denton, CAFS, NCT II Joe W. Fly Co., Inc. Dallas, Texas www.joeflyco.com

Keith Jordan Colorado Air Filter LLC Denver, Colorado www.supertechfilter.com

Dave Miller Complete Filter Media Lancaster, Ohio www.cfm.global

Bobby Singer, CAFS Blue Heaven Technologies Louisville, Kentucky www.blueheaventech.com

Timmy Timbs, CAFS Wallner Expac Olive Branch, Mississippi www.expac.com

Don’t Let Your Customers Forget

by Keith Jordan, MBA, President, Colorado Air Filter LLC

I have been in the Indoor Air Quality industry for the past 15 years and have experienced other pandemics such as Bird Flu, Swine Flu, MERS, SARS, Ebola, and the Zika virus and one common theme occurred after each pandemic slowed and passed - people forgot about air quality! People went back to their daily routines, stopped protecting themselves, stopped worrying about a potential deadly disease, stopped equipping their facilities to protect occupants, stopped maintaining Indoor Air Quality equipment they installed to help with a pandemic.

Repeating the pattern?

We are now coming out of a 100-year Global Pandemic of SARSCoV 2 and I am afraid we are seeing the same pattern begin to happen. While many schools and universities continue to equip their AHU and RTU with MERV 13 filters, many commercial office buildings, religious buildings, and manufacturing facilities have gone back to MERV 8 and are not actively promoting a higher level of Indoor Air Quality. While I recognize there is a vaccine for COVID 19 which will cause many to relax, the threat of a new pandemic looms on the horizon. Pandemics occur approximately every 5-9 years and if we fail to stay vigilant and prepared, we will not be ready for the next one.

Micro-organisms have been on the earth for hundreds of millions, potentially billions of years. Humans can't beat them; we must learn to live with them and proactively protect ourselves from them. Outside of vaccines, let’s discuss what facilities can do to protect their employees, occupants, patients, or customers from airborne infectious aerosols and be better prepared for the next pandemic.

For the last few decades, we designed our buildings to save energy and protect the HVAC equipment. In many cases protecting the equipment doesn’t necessarily protect the occupants. As air filtration and attention to Indoor Air Quality has heightened, we are starting to implement Indoor Air Quality measures that will protect both the occupants and in turn, the equipment. Humans are our most precious resource and building owners, designers, and maintenance personnel should change their perspective on Indoor Air Quality and understand how important it is for the health, safety, and productivity of tomorrow’s buildings. We as Air Filtration and Air Quality professionals should continue to push for higher standards, push for higher education and hold our customers accountable for their air quality. Given our technological advancements in filtration, air cleaning and air disinfection, there is no excuse to not implement permanent improved measures moving forward.

In the latest edition of ASHRAE Journal Dec 2022, an article titled “Developing Indoor Air Quality Standards: Reflecting on a White House Summit” (see page 8) outlines how IAQ experts are rapidly working on implementing lessons learned from the COVID pandemic. This time could be different, the IAQ experts will not allow the public to forget.

In the first sentence, the White House Coronavirus Response coordinator emphasizes that there are two choices –prevention or repair. Essentially, America can help prevent people from getting sick or spend extra money trying to deal with a larger sick population. We all agree that prevention is a much better solution, but

implementing it is a different problem. It comes down to funding, education, and implementation. I can’t help with the funding portion of the problem, but I can help with education and implementation. Let’s discuss in more detail how ASHRAE recommends facilities to prepare for the next pandemic.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) tasked former ASHRAE President William Bahnfleth, PhD with the goal of putting together a task force to study and recommend guidelines for Infectious Aerosol mitigation during the start of the COVID pandemic. Dr. Bahnfleth has formed a team of top professionals in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Industry and with combined knowledge of the history of pandemics such as SARS, MERS, Bird flu, swine flu, and Zika, the task force knew very quickly that this novel coronavirus, SARS CoV 2 would be spread via airborne aerosols. Thus, the Epidemic Task Force recommends five core strategies to help limit the spread of airborne infectious aerosols within a building.

1. Upgrade filtration to MERV 13 or better where possible

2. Commissioning – building tune-up

3. Increase ventilation when possible

4. Control humidity

5. Utilize UVGI or portable air cleaner

Let’s briefly cover each recommendation to help NAFA members provide more detail and education to Facility Managers, Chief Engineers, Maintenance Technicians and Mechanical Engineers.

Upgrade filtration to MERV 13 or better where possible

ASHRAE Standard 62.1 generally requires filters in HVAC systems of at least MERV 8. As you can see in the chart below, a MERV 8 filter has no performance benefit on a particle or aerosol in the 0.3-1.0 um size.

Additionally, there is an exponential difference in performance between a MERV 8 and a MERV 13 filter within the E2 aerosol and particle range. SARS CoV 2 is transmitted via aerosols as we talk, breathe, cough or sing. These aerosols range from 10 to smaller than 1 um with the target aerosol being in the E2 – 1-3 um range. These aerosols or particulate could enter deep into our lungs causing respiratory issues. Many IAQ experts are pushing for the standard to be raised from MERV 8 to MERV 13. As more data and research into E2 size range particles are performed, expect the conversations to increase concerning the greater implementation of MERV 13 filters. Now, this recommendation is not without one caveat. In some cases, the filters’ air resistance or how much force it takes to push or pull air through the filter is too great for the HVAC unit’s fan or compressor due to several factors such as age of unit, type of motor or type of filter rack. There are a few ways to overcome those obstacles such as switching to a new

filter rack accommodating a 2” or 4” filter to help lower the pressure drop. Secondly, utilize multiple stages of filtration or add additional air cleaning products such as UVGI in the air handler to aid in the disinfection of mold, virus, and bacteria. Lastly, upgrading the fan motor to handle more static pressure could be another great solution. For more information refer to the ASHRAE position document on Filtration and Air Cleaning 2015 and ASHRAE Position Document on Indoor Air Quality 2021.

Commissioning

–

building tune up

A recent study of the U.S. Government Accountability Office report found that more than 40% of school districts required replacement or upgrade of their HVAC systems.1 Many older facilities will have an inadequate fan, condenser motors or duct dimensions to utilize a MERV 13 filter. These facilities are highly recommended to upgrade their systems where possible and utilize the ASHRAE retro-commissioning process to achieve the desired performance. More information can be found in the ASHRAE 2008 document Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction, and Commissioning.

Increase ventilation where possible

The third core recommendation for infectious aerosol control is to increase the percentage of ventilation within the

building. Increased ventilation rates can be achieved by introducing more outside air, by recirculating air through a MERV 13 filter or utilizing other treated air. Some climates are better suited for increased outside air; however, buildings must be mindful of their energy usage and choose the best ventilation method as dictated by their climate and humidity. In many studies, treated outdoor air ventilation rates have shown a positive correlation with indoor air quality, including reduced sick building syndrome symptom, reduced absenteeism, better task performance and increased learning performance (Sundell et. Al. 2011) Likewise, higher ventilation rates are associated with lower incidence of airborne diseases. For additional details on recommended ventilation measures, see the ASHRAE position on Infectious Aerosols: October 13, 2022.

Control humidity

The fourth core recommendation would be to control humidity within a building, with an objective of maintaining a 40% - 60% humidity level. Research indicates that maintaining the relative humidity between 40% - 60% decreases the infectivity and reduces the viability of many airborne infectious aerosols. In addition, peak comfort for the occupants can also be achieved within this recommended humidity range. As with the other recommendations, if humidity cannot be maintained between 40% - 60%, then other mitigating measures should first be implemented.

Utilize UVGI or a portable air cleaner

The fifth core recommendation is to utilize an Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation system (UVGI) in the HVAC unit or a portable air cleaner. Ultraviolet Germicidal irradiation (UVGI) has been utilized for over 100 years in both the water and air disinfection industries and has been proven to disinfect mold, virus and bacteria both in the airstream and on a surface when sized correctly. UVGI is a top recommendation when dealing with any airborne or surface borne micro-organisms. It will reduce the bioburden without any increase in pressure drop. A building can also use a portable air cleaner such as the Rosenthal-Corsi box or a commercially available air cleaner utilizing a HEPA filter. Portable air cleaners can be placed anywhere inside a room and can provide additional air cleaning to the forced air system or replacement air cleaning if no forced air system is being utilized. Higher numbers of air changes per hour will perform better over time across all particle sizes than simply looking for a unit with a HEPA filter and a low-speed fan. Additionally, the status of air cleaning technologies is reviewed in the ASHRAE Position Document on Filtration and Air Cleaning (ASHRAE 2021).

While there are additional methods to help slow the impact of infectious aerosols, we’ve only covered the core recommendations by the ASHRAE Epidemic task force. Please utilize these as beginning discussions with your customers. These are not hard and fast rules and if you’ve been in the filtration industry for any length of time, you know there are always exceptions. Let’s instead focus on education and helping prepare your customers for the next pandemic. It is our responsibility as air quality professionals to prepare, preach and help position our current and future generations actions to diminish the next airborne pandemic.

Jim Rosenthal, CAFS of TEX-Air Filters, constructs a Rosenthal-Corsi box

1. U.S. Government Accountability Office. 2020. “K-12 Education: School Districts Frequently Identified Multiple Building Systems Needing Update or Replacement.” https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-494

References

1. The White House. October 12, 2022. White House Summit on Indoor Air Quality. https:// youtube/q1HCG1aXaBg

2. Burley, Ph.D., P.E., Brendon. 2022 “Developing Indoor Air Quality Standards: Reflecting on a White House Summit.” ASHRAE Journal 64:.

3. ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force. 2021. “Core Recommendations for Reducing Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure.” https://ww.ashrae.org/file library/technical resources/ covid-19/ core-recommendations-for-reducing-airborne-infectious-aerosol-exposure.pdf

4. ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 62.1-2002. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

5. Allen J.G., A.M. Ibrahim. 2021. Indoor Air Changes and Potential Implications for SARS-CoV-2 Transmission. JAMA 2021 25.325(20):2112-2113. Doi: 10.1001/ jama.2021.5053

6. ASHRAE., 2008. “Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction, and Commissioning.” https://iaq.ashrae.org/

7. ASHRAE.2019a. Chapter 62, “Ultraviolet Air and Surface Treatment.” In ASHRAE Handbook – 2019 HVAC Applications. Peachtree Corners, GA: ASHRAE

8. ASHRAE. 2021. ASHRAE Position Document on Filtration and Air Cleaning. Peachtree Corners, GA: ASHRAE.

9. ASHRAE Position Document on Indoor Air Quality. 2020. ASHRAE., https://www. ashrae.org/file library/about/positions documents/pd_indoor-air-quality-2020-07-01.pdf

10. ASHRAE. Positions on Infectious Aerosols. ASHRAE., 2022. https://www.ashrae.org/ File%20Library/About/Position%20Documents/PD_-Infectious-Aerosols-2022.pdf

11. Sundell, J., H. Levin, W.W. Nazaroff, W.S. Cain, W. J. Fisk, D.T. Grimsrud, F. Gyntelberg, Y. Li, A.K. Persily, A.C. Pickering, J.M. Samet, J.D. Spengler, S.T. Taylor, and C. J. Weschler, 2011. Ventilation rates and health: Multidisciplinary review of the scientific literature. Indoor Air 21(3):191-204. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0668.2010.00703.x.

12. Jones, E.R., M.V. Rainbold, L.C. Marr. D. Michaels, et al. 2022. The First Four healthy Building Strategies Every Building Should Pursue to Reduce Risk from COVID-19. Lancet COVID-19 Commission Task Force on Safe School, Safe Work, Safe Travel. https://covid19commission.org/safe-work-travel.

13. Wyon. D.P., P. Wargocki. 2013. “How indoor environment affects performance.” ASHRAE Journal 55.46-53

14. World Health Organization. 2021. WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines. Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide. WHO. Geneva. Switzerland.

Keith Jordan is President of Colorado Air Filter DBA Super-Tech Filter - Colorado's largest locally owned Air Filter and IAQ distributor. Keith is the newest member of the NAFA Board of Directors and the Vice Chair of the Guidelines Committee.

Established as an Indoor Air Quality professional with over 15 years experience in air, odor and surface disinfection. Keith has been involved in ASHRAE, NAFA, BOMA, ASHE and is working on getting WELL Certified.

Keith is one of NAFA's go-to experts in Indoor Air Quality and UV Technology. Keith has an MBA and has authored several articles on air disinfection for different industries and is lead author on the new Indoor Cannabis Growing guideline for NAFA.

Over the years, Keith has done numerous presentations on ASHRAE Chapter 62: UV-C Air and Surface Disinfection, Current Guidelines for Air Filtration per Industry, ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Building Readiness Guideline, Energy Savings & Equipment Protection from Cottonwood Screens, Odor Mitigation Methods, HEPA and Filter Custom Housings and Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and how certifications are driving this new industry.

Readout of the White House Summit on Improving Indoor Air Quality

In addition to new, updated COVID-19 vaccines and lifesaving treatments, improving indoor air quality within the buildings we use every day is an essential part of the Biden Administration’s plan to manage COVID-19 this fall and winter. As people spend more time indoors this fall and winter, contagious viruses like COVID-19 can spread more easily. The Administration has called on business and school leaders to take key steps to improve indoor air quality in their buildings as a key way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Yesterday, the White House hosted a Summit on Improving Indoor Air Quality, bringing together public health and ventilation experts, private sector and education leaders, and other stakeholders to highlight the benefits of improved indoor air quality in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, showcase schools and businesses that are leading the way in making improvements, and underscore the importance of all building operators doing their part.

Administration officials also highlighted some additional steps we are taking to advance indoor air quality in buildings across the nation:

Encouraging businesses and organizations around the country in taking the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge

Earlier this year, the Administration launched the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge with a clear set of recommendations all building owners and operations can follow to improve indoor air quality. Yesterday’s Summit featured a discussion with private sector leaders representing Salesforce, Silverstein Properties, and Capital One Arena/ Monumental Sports on the actions outlined within the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge they have taken to improve indoor air quality across their buildings. Additionally, the Administration launched a new website – https://www.whitehouse. gov/cleanindoorair/ – where businesses and other organizations can learn more about the Challenge1 and pledge their commitment to improving indoor air quality in their buildings. In recognition of their commitments, those who sign up will receive a digital “badge” that they can use to share their pledge publicly with their employees, customers, and communities on social media, in their storefronts, and beyond.

References

Making it easier for schools to improve indoor air quality

Yesterday’s Summit featured participants from Denver Public Schools (Denver, CO) and Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV), two school districts that have made great strides in improving ventilation and filtration in their buildings – including through the use of American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Today, nearly half of school districts in the country plan to use ARP funds to improve ventilation. The Administration continues to collaborate with organizations that provide expert guidance and technical support from skilled, trained, and qualified technicians to make it easier to make improvements, and the Department of Energy will continue to make one-on-one consultations available to any school in America that wants one for improving their indoor air quality.

Lifting up organizations who are leading the way on indoor air quality in their buildings

As part of the President’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan released earlier this year, the Administration pledged to engage industry, scientific, academic, and labor leaders to identify ways to recognize the efforts of buildings and leaders across sectors and around the country toward ventilation and indoor air quality improvements. In support of this goal, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a Request for Information (RFI)2 to solicit feedback from experts, researchers, industry, and the public on key characteristics and measures to document efforts toward improved ventilation, filtration, and air cleaning in buildings, and to more generally advance and promote the widespread adoption of actions that lead to improvements in indoor air quality in the nation’s building stock. Later this month, the Department of Energy will also announce its criteria for recognizing schools that are making indoor air quality improvements as part of its Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign 3. In addition to sharing success stories through annual recognition, this campaign offers technical assistance to plan and implement energy efficient health and safety improvements in school facilities. 

1. https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-03/508-cleanairbuildings_factsheet_v5_508.pdf

2. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/10/05/2022-21590/request-for-information-better-indoorair-quality-management-to-help-reduce-covid-19-and-other#:~:text=Through%20this%20Request%20for%20 Information%20%28RFI%29%2C%20the%20Environmental,stock%20to%20help%20mitigate%20disease%20 transmission%20%28e.g.%2C%20COVID-19%29

3. https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/efficient-and-healthy-schools

Support NAFA in 2023!

2023 Events Schedule:

2023 Technical Seminar

April 12 - 14

Loews Atlanta Hotel

Atlanta, Georgia

Benefits Summary

For 2023, NAFA is offering these exciting add-ons: Welcome Reception events will kick off with a special Welcome Reception. The sponsoring company will receive special recognition through logo branded cocktail napkins and signage. You will be the exclusive sponsor of the reception at this highly-attended event. Entertainment Sponsor at the Annual Convention Welcome Reception with local singer/songwriter from Nashville!

VIP Leadership Wine and Cheese Reception Sponsor this invitation-only reception at the Annual Conference and you’ll provide NAFA leaders and new members with an excellent networking opportunity to connect. As a sponsor, your company will receive 2 invitations to this exclusive reception.

Young Professional Mixer designed for Young Professionals to develop a strong network of peers, this is your chance to support the next generation in our industry as they build connections. Sponsoring company will have the opportunity to distribute a giveaway at the reception.

2023 Annual Convention

September 13 - 15

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

Nashville, Tennessee

Networking Breaks be part of the morning conversation as attendees recharge and network during event breaks.

Lanyards lanyards will be distributed to all attendees with the sponsoring company’s logo featured.

Attendee Bag attendee bags will be distributed to all attendees at the Technical Seminar with the sponsoring company’s logo featured.

Introduction of Keynote Speaker be front and center on stage with 2-3 minutes of podium time to address the audience and introduce the Keynote speaker. Along with stage presence, you will have the opportunity to distribute one piece of literature at each attendee seat.

Reception and Awards Dinner exclusive opportunity to be the most popular company in the room! This celebratory event recognizes the leaders in our industry with a cocktail reception and sit-down dinner. As a sponsor, your company will receive 2-3 minutes of podium time to address the audience before the awards ceremony begins, one (1) preferred reserved table placement during dinner.

Add-ons (available for Platinum, Gold or Silver sponsors only)

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HVAC Filtration Solutions

NAFA Guidelines Committee Develops Two New Guidelines

The NAFA Guidelines Committee has published two new Guidelines for 2022, Indoor Cannabis Growing and Continuing Care for Retirement Communities. You can check out all our guidelines here: https://www.nafahq.org/nafa-best-practice-guidelines/. The committee is currently updating all NAFA Guidelines and developing a schedule to publish two guidelines per year. NAFA Guidelines are a series of air filtration best practice guidelines based on these industry codes, but that go further to recommend and incorporate the “highest level of air filtration standards” for specific applications. 

Filtration for Indoor Cannabis Growing

Recommendations for indoor cannabis growing facilities will address the particulate capture of recirculated air, exhaust air and outside make up air. In addition, this publication will examine Odor control within the cultivation facility and on exhaust applications, Air disinfection for powdery mildew, Botrytis and other microorganisms commonly found within the cultivation facility, and Operating and maintenance of filtration systems. Finally, this document will address issues related to COVID-19, utilizing rapidly evolving knowledge provided by available research and government guidelines.

Filtration for Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Continuing care retirement communities consist of three main areas of care –independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. This air filtration guideline recommends the removal of particulate contaminants by using MERV 13 filtration in independent living, MERV 14 filtration in assisted living and skilled nursing, and isolated use of HEPA and molecular filtration throughout the facilities. The recommendations in this guideline are considered by NAFA to be “best practice” in contrast to “minimum standards” put forth by other organizations. They serve to provide the conscientious facility manager with the necessary guidelines to make measurable differences of air quality in their building.

Captured Air Kitchen Exhaust Filter

The Captured Air Kitchen Filter is designed for removing odors from kitchens. This filter removes smoke, grease, and other odors commonly found in commercial kitchens.

Features

• Low Pressure Drop Comparable to other Kitchen Exhaust Filters

• Use in Existing Air Handlers or New Systems

• Available in a Variety of Sizes:

20” x 24” x 4” 16” x 20” x 4”

• Filled with XB-17 for Removing Odors Such As:

 Oils & Greases

 Cooked Herbs & Species

 Burned Food

 Smoke

 Fried Food

 Odorous Fumes

Inside the filter is Hydrosil’s odor control media also known as XB-17.

XB-17 contains active potassium permanganate and activated carbon for effective removal of odors. For unique applications, a custom blend may also be used. A gasket may be installed surrounding the frame of the filter to ensure a tight seal against the air handling unit. This filter can be installed indoors or outdoors air handling units. By arranging the filters in a v-bank configuration, as shown to the left, you will increase filter area and reduce static pressure.

Call

Please contact Hydrosil International Ltd. or your local distributor

HVAC & Cooling Tower Maintenance.

• Helps Protect Against Equipment Failure, Downtime and Lost Productivity.

Spotlight on the Clean Air Award Program

NAFA announces 77 Clean Air Award recipients for 2022

The National Air Filtration Association has announced its recipients of the Clean Air Awards for 2022. The Clean Air Award is presented each year to the building owners and managers who take steps to significantly improve the quality of their indoor air by increasing the level or efficiency of their HVAC air filtration system in 10 specific categories. Candidates are nominated for the award by NAFA members, and must submit detailed and specific steps taken toward cleaning the indoor environment through “best air filtration practices” and system hygiene. Nominees are judged by the NAFA Clean Air Award Committee and each recipient receives a custom-designed award, a listing on the NAFA website and recognition for their efforts. Awardwinning buildings must maintain IAQ diligence and submit inspection data each year in order to maintain the NAFA Clean Air Award. The 2022 facilities that utilize best air filtration practices in their buildings are listed below.

1100 Louisiana - Hines

Submitted by Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT

The Filter Man, LLC

4th & 4th - Colliers

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS Camfil Canada, Inc.

510 5th St - Colliers

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS Camfil Canada, Inc.

55 Collins St - ANZ & Airmaster

Submitted by Jason Burgess, CAFS Independent Filter Service P/L

8 Exhibition St - PT and A.G. Coombs

Submitted by Jason Burgess, CAFS Independent Filter Service P/L

800 5th Avenue

Submitted by Sammy Isawode, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Arts Commons

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Avon Community School Corporation

Submitted by Kasey Harpold, NCT II Filter Services of Indiana, Inc.

BNSF - Jones Lang LaSalle

Submitted by Nathan Wittman, CAFS, NCT Filter Technology Company, Inc.

BSA Oxbow

Submitted by Shannon Allmer

The Filter Man, LLC

Calgary Courts Centre

Submitted by Sammy Isawode

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

CBRE - Imperial Oil Campus

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS, Camfil Canada, Inc.

CF - Calgary City Centre

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

CF 635 8 Ave

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

CF Chinook Centre

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

CF Encor Place

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS Camfil Canada, Inc.

CF Shell Centre

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS Camfil Canada, Inc.

College Building - University of Regina

Submitted by Mike Gerald, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Credit Human - 1703 Broadway

Submitted by Shannon Allmer

The Filter Man, LLC

DMC Huron Valley - Sinai Hospital

Submitted by Patrick Wyman, CAFS

MANN+HUMMEL Air Filtration Americas

Domain Gateway

Submitted by Shannon Allmer

The Filter Man, LLC

Domain Tower

Submitted by Shannon Allmer

The Filter Man, LLC

Edmonton Expo Center

Submitted by Doug Edwards, CAFS

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Enmax Place

Submitted by Dylan Burrows

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

First Tower

Submitted by Sammy Isawode

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Fort Dufferin - RCMP Academy

Submitted by Mike Gerald, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Fort Macleod - RCMP Academy

Submitted by Mike Gerald, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Fort Walsh - RCMP Academy

Submitted by Mike Gerald, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

GWL - First Canadian Centre

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Health Sciences Centre - University of Calgary

Submitted by Sharon Needham, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

JLL 200 Park Place

Submitted by Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT

The Filter Man, LLC

Keith C Starosciak - Masco School District

Submitted by PJ Paonessa, CAFS

Air Filter Sales, Inc.

Kisik Tower East - University of Regina

Submitted by Mike Gerald, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Kisik Tower West - University of Regina

Submitted by Mike Gerald, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Komatsu Mining Corp - Longview Operations

Submitted by Matt Smith, CAFS

Joe W. Fly Co., Inc.

Langara College - S & T Building

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT

FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd.

LISE - Siemens Harvard

Submitted by PJ Paonessa, CAFS

Air Filter Sales, Inc.

McFarlane Tower - Colliers

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Melbourne Airport - Airmaster

Submitted by Jason Burgess, CAFS

Independent Filter Service P/L

Memorial Hermann - Sugar Land

Submitted by Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT

The Filter Man, LLC

Memorial Hospital

Submitted by Rich Gray, NCT

Filter Services of Indiana, Inc.

MLSE - Scotiabank Arena

Submitted by Jon Holmes, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

One International - Centre

Submitted by Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT

The Filter Man, LLC

Paskwaw Tower - University of Regina

Submitted by Mike Gerald, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Printpack Inc.

Submitted by Kasey Harpold, NCT II

Filter Services of Indiana

QuadReal - Livingston Place

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

QuadReal - Park Place

Submitted by Ray Riopel, CAFS

B. C. Air Filter, Ltd.

QuadReal - Western Canadian Place

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

QuadReal - Jamieson Place

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Red Deer Polytechnic - BGIS

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Regency Main - 712 Main Street

Submitted by Johnny Cochran, CAFS, NCT

The Filter Man, LLC

River Oaks Country Club

Submitted by Brittany Kruger

Joe W. Fly Co., Inc.

Roslyn Building - Colliers

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

San Felipe Plaza - Parkway

Submitted by Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT

The Filter Man, LLC

Scotiabank Saddledome - Calgary Flames

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Shell Scotford - Admin 1A Building

Submitted by Brian Worsdall, CAFS

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Stephen Avenue Place - Colliers

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Stream Realty - Preston Plaza

Submitted by Nathan Wittman, CAFS, NCT

Filter Technology Company, Inc.

Studio Bell - National Music Centre

Submitted by Thomas Leary, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Surrey City Hall

Submitted by Ray Riopel, CAFS

B. C. Air Filter, Ltd.

TC Energy Center - M-M Properties

Submitted by Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT

The Filter Man, LLC

Teva Canada - Markham

Submitted by Joshua Guthrie, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Teva Canada - Scarborough

Submitted by Joshua Guthrie, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Teva Canada - Stouffville

Submitted by Joshua Guthrie, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

UBC AMS Student Nest

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT

FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd.

UBC Aquatic Centre

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT

FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd.

UBC Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT

FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd.

UBC CIRS

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT

FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd.

UBC Forest Sciences Centre

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT

FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd.

UBC Henry Angus Building

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd.

UBC Irving K Barber - Learning Centre

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT

FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd.

University of Alberta - Mechanical Engineering

Submitted by Brian Worsdall, CAFS

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

University of Alberta - Students Union Building

Submitted by Brian Worsdall, CAFS

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

University of Alberta - Van Vliet Centre

Submitted by Brian Worsdall, CAFS

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Vancouver Island University

Submitted by Lorne Stewart, CAFS

Camfil Canada, Inc.

Wakpa Tower - University of Regina

Submitted by Mike Gerald, CAFS, NCT

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Wayne & William White - Engineering Design Ctr

Submitted by Brad Behiel, CAFS, NCT

FilterPro Services Canada, Ltd. 

NAFA Foundation 2022 Scholarship Recipients

The NAFA Scholarship helps make the dream of a college education a reality for the winners. We encourage all NAFA members and their employees to become involved in the scholarship competition.

Major:

Daughter

Working at Aero Filter, Inc has taught Ella determination, self-sufficiency and money management, which will help her thrive in college.

As a high-school student, she played three varsity sports, was a member of the student council, President of the National Honor Society, Class Officer and a four-year honor roll member, all while volunteering in her community and maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

From a young age, Ella has always had an interest in Meteorology, watching the weather channel and learning about climate change. Attending Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana will be the starting point for Ella to carve a path to her future.

“Thank you to the NAFA scholarship committee for investing in my college education. I appreciate knowing that I am not only supported by my family, but NAFA also." - Ella Dankanics

Throughout high school, Nicole has maintained high grades while also participating in numerous extracurricular and sports activities as well as volunteering with various groups. Her academic life has been just as busy, allowing her to be accepted into seven honor societies. After serving as class valedictorian, Nicole is attending Virginia Tech with a major in Mechanical Engineering with the hope of working in the space industry. Her interest in this program began as a second grader and was solidified when she completed the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars program, learning about space technologies and aerospace engineering.

"Thank you for selecting me as a recipient of your scholarship! I am very excited to receive this honor. The scholarship is a significant help with tuition and living expenses during my freshman year at Virginia Tech. I want you to know that your generosity will help me achieve my professional goals and I am sincerely thankful to have been given this opportunity. I truly appreciate all your support" - Nicole Quiram

Major: Biochemistry

Daughter of Nathan Wittman, CAFS, NCT Filter Technology Company, Inc.

Ella graduated from Lutheran South Academy in Houston, Texas and is currently attending Clemson University, majoring in Biochemistry. She plans to pursue medical school following the completion of her undergraduate studies. Throughout high school she was involved in sports and multiple student activities. At Clemson she is currently a member of the women’s rugby team and has quickly immersed herself in various campus student organizations.

"I appreciates NAFA’s support through the Foundation Scholarship program and I am excited about my future academic and career pursuits in the medical field."

-

Ella

Wittman 

Ella Dankanics

Meteorology

of Chuck Dankanics Aero Filter, Inc.

Nicole Quiram

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Daughter of Dan Quiram Carpenter Company

Ella Wittman

New Certified Personnel

CAFS

Jonathan Aslan, CAFS

Dynamic Air Quality Solutions

Princeton, New Jersey

Ryan Berkley, CAFS

B&B Filters

Johnson City, Tennessee

Marc Bordin, CAFS

Yorke Towne Supplies, Ltd.

Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada

John Custer, CAFS

King County Metro Transit Tukwila, Washington

Richard Gillick, CAFS Dynamic Air Quality Solutions

Princeton, New Jersey

Scott Gunn, CAFS

Air Filter Sales & Service/ Nevada Cooler Pad

Las Vegas, Nevada

Ralph Hajosy, CAFS

FilterBuy, Inc.

Talladega, Alabama

Kristin Harwood, CAFS, NCT AirFilCo, LLC.

Meridian, Idaho

Josh Howell, CAFS Dynamic Air Quality Solutions

Princeton, New Jersey

Jim Hudson, CAFS FilterBuy, Inc.

Talladega, Alabama

Denny A. Lucey, Jr., CAFS AirFilCo, LLC.

Meridian, Idaho

Chris Nance, CAFS Dynamic Air Quality Solutions

Princeton, New Jersey

Nathan J. Yamada, CAFS Dynamic Air Quality Solutions

Princeton, New Jersey

Robert Young, CAFS Air Filter Sales & Service/Nevada Cooler Pad

Las Vegas, Nevada NCT

Aaron Enrique Aleman Solano, NCT Refrigeracion Aleman Los Mochis, Sinaloa Mexico

Jorge Luis Alvarez-Rivera, NCT De Vecchi Ingenieros SA DE CV Mexico, Ciudad Mexico, Mexico

Ileana Arreola Su, NCT Expertos en Ventilacion Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico

Jesus Cantu Trevino, NCT Air-Care de Mexico Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico

Bellarmino Diaz Leon, NCT Quality Mantenimiento Queretaro, Mexico

Samson Doyle, NCT Universal Filters of Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana

James Jarboe, NCT Camfil USA, Inc. Riverdale, New Jersey

Hector Eduardo Martin Marquez, NCT Expertos en Ventilacion

Ocotlan, Jalisco Mexico

Miguel Angel Medrano Anzaldo, NCT

SICAPHARMA

Mexico, Ciudad Mexico, Mexico

James Eric Miller, NCT Inspection Experts, Inc. Hendersonville, Tennessee

Arturo Pedroza Munoz, NCT Proyectos E Ingenieria en Ventilacion Aire Y Calefaccion, SA de CV Mexico, Ciudad Mexico, Mexico

Jesus Ely Pina Uribe, NCT

SICAPHARMA

Mexico, Ciudad Mexico, Mexico

Terry Poleon, NCT

AAF Flanders

Mississauga, Ontario Canada

Humberto Cuauhtemoc Regla Carrillo, NCT Extraire Control

Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico

Pablo Terrones, NCT Filtech SA De CV Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico

Luis Carlos Vargas Gonzalez, NCT Disenos y Servicios Povar Panama, Panama

Jakelin Vargas, NCT Disenos y Servicios Povar Panama, Panama

Gavin Wiltshire, NCT Aer Ion Filtration

Greenwood, Mississippi 

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Colorado Air Filter LLC announces the acquisition of Super-Tech Filter

Denver, Colorado – Colorado Air Filter LLC has announced the acquisition of Super-Tech Filter effective November 16, 2022.

“We are excited about this acquisition in Colorado and will continue Super-Tech Filter’s mission to provide the highest quality products, the highest service and provide the largest stock of air filters in Colorado. In addition, we will continue to expand our product line to encompass all facets of Indoor Air Quality for the commercial market as air filtration is only the first line of defense for cleaner air. As we have seen during the 100-year global pandemic, air quality is very important not only in your home, but in your place of work, in your place of worship, in your school or in your athletic facility,” said Keith Jordan, President of Colorado Air Filter LLC.

Colorado Air Filter is the only Colorado based air filter distributor to be a member of the National Air Filtration Association and Keith Jordan has been elected to the board of directors for 2023-2026. “Colorado Air Filter is proud to be a part of NAFA and will bring updated filtration guidelines, education and new technology learned from NAFA to the Colorado market. We will offer complimentary training to ensure our customers are receiving the newest products and updated service and installation techniques in the Indoor Air Quality Industry,” said Keith Jordan.

For more information on Colorado Air Filter LLC or Super-Tech Filter: https://supertechfilter.com. 

Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce awarded the best of RHVAC and E&E Product Award 2022 on September 9, 2022 at Bangkok RHVAC 2022 and Bangkok E&E 2022, organized to encourage the air-conditioning, refrigeration, electric and electronics industries to develop and maintain their leadership in the global market. Among the five awards, Mr. Tavatchai Satienrattanakul was awarded Filtreat Filtration Unit from 3V Engineering Solution Co., Ltd. for New Normal Product Award. 

ASHRAE News

ASHRAE submits response to Treasury Department on changes to 179D Tax Credit

The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service called on the public to provide feedback on how to apply the $270 million in tax incentive funding received from the Inflation Reduction Act. The 179D Commercial Buildings Energy-Efficiency Tax Deduction incentivizes building owners and designers to opt for building designs at least 25 percent more energy efficient than a reference building from ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Presently, the tax deduction relies on ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 because Treasury has not affirmed the more recent version, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019.

ASHRAE’s response to the Treasury Department declared that to meaningfully contribute to meeting the Administration’s goal of achieving a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 greenhouse gas emission levels by 2030, and a net zero emissions economy by 2050, the Department of the Treasury should align with the U.S. Department of Energy and affirm the most recent version of the standard, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019, as the reference building standard. If affirmed, ASHRAE 90.1-2019 would become the reference building standard four years from the date of affirmation.

A full copy of the letter can be read here: https://tinyurl.com/ASHRAEtoUSTreasury 

Mr. Tavatchai Satienrattanakul accepts RHVAC and E&E New Normal Product Award

Satienrattanakul awarded Thailand's prestigious RHVAC and E&E Product Award

Show Your Customers You Care

Proper understanding of air filtration technology is more important now than ever. Show your customers you care about their filtration needs by providing access to qualified professionals that have demonstrated a thorough, up-to-date understanding of air filtration technology and a high level of professionalism.

489 NAFA Certified Technician Level I (NCT)

54 NAFA Certified Technician Level II (NCT II)

460 Certified Air Filter Specialist (CAFS)

What's new in 2023?

• CAFS Exam offered in five locations; two virtual

Over 250 NAFA member companies have certified personnel on staff...do you?

• Online NCT (Level 1) exam makes it more accessible and easier than ever to get certified from anywhere

• Our NCT (Level 1) exam is available online in Spanish

• NCT II exam is offered two times annually

• Both the NCT (Level 1) and CAFS exams are offered at the Technical Seminar and Annual Convention

Michael Corbat

Vice President of Engineering, Rensa Filtration

How did you get your start in the filter industry?

At the start of my filtration journey, I was hired on at Filtration Group as a product engineer immediately out of college and have happily never left the field.

Did you have a business mentor and if so, who is/was it?

Do you have any words of wisdom for up and coming filter professionals?

Michael Corbat is responsible for coordinating the engineering and product development for Rensa and its portfolio companies.

Michael has over 20 years of extensive experience in filtration media, filter development and filter test methodology between Filtration Group, Custom Filter and Rensa Filtration.

Michael has also had a deep involvement in the filtration community including previously serving as chair of the ASHRAE 52.2 committee.

Michael is the 2023 incoming President of NAFA and serves on the NAFA Education and Training, Marketing & Membership and Technical & Certification committees.

I was lucky enough to have had two. Phil Winters who hired me to my first job and Larry Ost the former owner of Filtration Group. Both taught me to love the field we work in and that if you are not making mistakes, you are not trying hard enough.

What’s the best piece of business advice anyone ever gave you?

Do the right thing, even when its hard. Long term this will build you and your company’s reputation as the right people to work with.

Stay curious. This is a slogan I picked up at The Henry Ford Museum and found it appropriate in so many ways. It will mean different things to different people, but for me personally I love to learn and will never rest on what I learned yesterday as that might lead me to discover something new tomorrow.

How has your company benefited from NAFA membership. Rensa Filtration is a relatively new entry to the air filtration space. NAFA is a centralized forum of industry professionals. NAFA, in particular created a significant brand awareness. 

What do you think is the biggest challenge the air filtration industry currently faces?

Loss of momentum. It would be easy to argue supply chain or employee retention, but those will eventually work themselves out. COVID-19 brought a focus and energy to the importance of indoor air quality and if that is lost, it may never be regained.

Rensa Filtration is a family of companies dedicated to air filtration. By investing in innovation and the people that drive it, Rensa manufactures best-in-class solutions that keep environments safe and industries thriving.

The Company was founded in 2017 by industry veteran Brandon Ost and private investment partners. For more information, visit:

www.rensafiltration.com.

Meet MANN+HUMMELAir Filtration Americas

Three of the air filtration industry’s leaders, Tri-Dim Filter Corporation, Tri-Dim Hardy & Pamlico Air have formed the Air Filtration Americas division for the Life Sciences & Environment segment of MANN+HUMMEL. Pamlico Air, with its state of the art manufacturing facilities and nationwide footprint, has joined Tri-Dim Filter Corporation’s rich 60+ year legacy and nationwide service footprint, along with Tri-Dim Hardy and its strong Canadian sales and manufacturing footprint. Together we create an air filtration industry leader in North America. One Team. One Goal. One Voice.

What does this integration mean?

- Increased footprint & sales representation across the Americas

- Financial strength & backing by 80+ years filtration industry leader

- Access to greater supply of industry resources

- More manufacturing locations

- Enhanced product o ering

- Superior customer service

- Expedited lead times

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AHR Expo 2023 Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia World Congress Center

Show dates

Monday, Feb 6: 10 am - 6 pm

Tuesday, Feb 7: 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday, Feb 8: 10 am - 4 pm

Industry Calendar

2023

AHR Expo

February 6 - 8

Atlanta, Georgia

ACCO / PHCC

Ohio Convention

March 1 - 3

Cleveland/Rockside, Ohio

HVAC Cold Climate Conference 2023

March 6 - 8

Anchorage, Alaska

NADCA Meeting & Expo

March 27 - 29

New Orleans, Louisiana

ACCA Conference & Expo

April 2 - 5

New Orleans, Louisiana

NAFA Technical Seminar

April 12 - 14

Atlanta, Georgia

AHRI Spring Meeting

May 15 - 17

Volunteer your time at the NAFA booth and earn credit towards your certification!

We need booth volunteers to staff the NAFA booth. All volunteers will receive an “Exhibitor” badge and the volunteer slots are in one hour increments.

Join us for NAFA educational sessions:

Best Practices for K-12 and Higher Education Facilities, English and Spanish

Tuesday, February 7, Room B310

English: Kevin Delahunt, CAFS 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Spanish: Marisa Jimenez de Segovia, CAFS, NCT 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Certification Exams

Tuesday, February 7. Room B306.

Tutorial: Jim Rosenthal, CAFS 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Exam: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Washington, DC

ASHRAE Annual Conference

June 24 - 28

Tampa, Florida

NADCA Technical Conference

September 6 - 09

Grapevine, Texas

NAFA Annual Convention

September 13 - 15

Nashville, Tennessee

WHY CHILLERS, COOLING TOWERS AND OTHER HVAC EQUIPMENT NEED PREVENT®

The PreVent® system stops airborne debris from entering HVAC equipment nearly everywhere, from data centers to ocean liners to your local fast-food restaurant. Without PreVent, debris like cottonwood seeds and insects shorten equipment life and increase maintenance and utility bills.

REACH-IN COOLERS

IT’S TIME TO PREVENT HVAC PROBLEMS

When it comes to HVAC equipment, the PreVent system reduces maintenance and service calls, extends the life of your customer’s equipment, and, in most cases, delivers a solid ROI in less than two years.

CHILLERS AND SIMILAR HVAC EQUIPMENT

Industrial chillers draw in ambient air and recirculate it. That means they also can circulate environmental dirt and debris that can block the chiller’s fins and condenser coils. This makes HVAC equipment work harder, and energy bills soar.

PreVent keeps most of these contaminants out. The savings from energy and cleaning costs alone may easily exceed $20,000 per unit.

The refrigeration components in reach-in coolers are often hidden at the base, where they suck in dirt, food debris and snow salt. This can lead to equipment failure and high energy bills. The units need regular cleaning, which can blow chemicals and contaminants into food preparation areas and onto the display cases. PreVent air intake filters reduce maintenance and cleanings by protecting those condenser coils. Patented magnetic stripping makes installation and washing removal a snap.

COOLING TOWERS

Cooling tower fans recirculate outside air, drawing in large amounts of contaminants. Cleaning costs can add up to thousands of dollars and require countless labor hours.

PreVent air intake screens stop airborne contaminants, improving equipment reliability and efficiency. They also promote optimal heat transfer, prevent sludge buildup in water basins, curb clogging and even diffuse sunlight to help fight algae growth.

MAKE-UP AIR UNITS

MUAs rely on high-efficiency filters such as pleats, V-banks or bags to capture outside dust, debris and other contaminants. This can require frequent filter changes, which can be costly—both in terms of equipment and labor.

PreVent air intake filters keep environmental elements outside, keeping HVAC equipment cleaner, performing better, lasting longer and requiring fewer change-outs and maintenance.

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From the Executive Director

by Emily Bardach, CAE

NAFA 2023

We hope you enjoyed the holidays and were able to gather in person again with friends and family. The team has been busy planning for next year, so let’s jump in so you know what to expect from NAFA in 2023!

In 2022, NAFA leadership was focused on accelerating growth and streamlining operations. The board worked closely with staff to 1) update governance and operations manuals; 2) create a strategic plan setting the direction of the organization through 2025; and 3) reinvigorate our standing committees and volunteer workforce. The hard work paid off - NAFA saw an increase in membership, event attendance, and certifications. In addition, we set a record of 77 new Clean Air Awards! NAFA is in a strong financial position and perfectly poised to support our growing community of air filtration businesses and professionals. Here is a snapshot of what you can expect in 2023:

Introduction of new website with refreshed NAFA brand

• Improved Member Portal with Resource Library and app

• Informational videos to draw end-users

New and updated publications

• New Installation Operation and Maintenance of Air Filtration Systems Manual (IOM) (5th Edition, 4Q)

• Updated Best Practice Guidelines (11) to include the latest in research and technology, in addition to two (2) new guidelines

Free technical content on-demand

• Quarterly webinars

• New episodes of NAFA podcast –Talking Air Filtration

Opportunities to connect inperson with NAFA Members

• AHR Expo / ASHRAE

Atlanta, Georgia

February 6-8

• Technical Seminar

Atlanta, Georgia

April 14-16

• Annual Convention Nashville, Tennessee

September 13-15

• FiltXpo

Chicago, Illinois

October 10-12

Year-round opportunities to become a Certified Air Filter Specialist (CAFS)

• In person at AHR, Technical Seminar and Annual Convention

• Virtually in June and December

Are you looking for ways to give back to your profession while supporting NAFA and developing leadership skills? Get engaged in the work of NAFA. Our members find value in offering their time, expertise and leadership to help move this association forward. Volunteering for a committee or writing an article for Air Media is a valuable way to share your knowledge, participate in meaningful networking and have an influence on the direction of the association. Review the volunteer opportunities on our website (www.nafahq.org/about-nafa/committees) and join the ranks of top Air Filtration professionals leading the way for NAFA.

Best,

Coming up in 2023, the new Installation Operation and Maintenance of Air Filtration Systems Manual, 5th Ed. and 13 new and updated guidelines.