We at OTTPL constantly endeavor to improve and increase the IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) in residential, commercial and indoor community spaces. There are many challenges to achieving this. All our air purification and disinfection products are designed to address specific IAQ problems.
In modern buildings, use of synthetic products is very high. Examples are carpets, curtains, paint, furniture, detergents, cigarette & smoke,from these, there is a continuous emission of toxic gases such as formaldehyde, toluene, benzene, naphtha & xylene. Many of these are carcinogens. These are called VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC)
Continuous exposure (even in low concentration) causes allergies, disorder of upper respiratory tracts, asthma, nasal congestion and itchy eyes, irritation and reduced concentration, collectively called SICK BUILDING SYNDROME (SBS). Other irritants are food odour, body odour, pet odour, microbialcontaminants & fungi. All these are hydrocarbons or organic gases, which contain carbon & hydrogen. Most of these are oxidizable and get oxidized to CO2 and water vapor.
Humans generate CO2. CO2 is not a VOC / toxic/ carcinogen nor it is odorous. But high level of CO2 causes reduced concentration, fatigue & reduced tolerance irritability lethargy.
To reduce build up of VOC and CO2 fresh air is used. Oxygen in fresh air is an Oxidizing Agent. Oxidation reduces VOC level, odour and toxicity. CO2 cannot be oxidized, reduced, or filtered. To minimize CO2 build up it must be flushed with fresh air (i.e. Oxygen). Introducing Fresh air is very expensive in terms Capital Cost and operating Cost (Energy Cost). Approximately 75% of fresh air is used to oxidize VOC & pollutants. Only 25% is used to maintain CO2 levels below 1000 ppm.
WHY OZONE?
Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent. The nature creates the same 16 kms. above the stratosphere to protect the life on the earth by restricting the harmful ultraviolet radiation eminating from sun rays. Ozone is more potent than Oxygen as an oxidizing agent. It oxidizes Indoor VOC more readily and rapidly than Oxygen. VOC, odour and toxic pollutants are oxidized without using oxygen of the Fresh Air. This reduces requirement of fresh air. Use of OTTPL Engineered Ozone Systems reduces fresh air by about 75% (varies from case to case).
CONCLUSION
OTTPL Engineered Ozone Systems Achieve:
Health Benefits
- Significantly improved Indoor Air Quality
- Removal of all odors.
- Elimination of Sick building syndrome
Environmental Benefits
- Reduced Fungi and Microbes in Ducts,
- Get rid of Allergy Related Disorders & cross infections
- Cleaner Indoors
CATEGORIES OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS
- Pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, molds and viruses)
- Allergenic microorganisms (bacteria, molds)
- Respirable particles (smoke, dust, pet hairs, dust mites, etc.)
- Volatile organic compounds (formaldehyde, cooking products, hair sprays,pesticides)
INDOOR AIR QUALITY – RELATED ILLNESS
- Pneumonia and related diseases
- Respiratory and skin allergies
- Radiation-related sickness
- Odor-related discomfort
WHY INCREASE IAQ? – RELATED ILLNESS
- Decreased air exchange related to tighter buildings (energy conservation)
- Less ventilation to conserve on A/C and heating
- Contamination from A/C condensers
- Increase use of cleaning and other chemicals
- More time spend indoors (up to 90%)
- Increased awareness of relationship between IAQ and illness