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LAX Reaps the Benefits of UV-C Technology

Proactive approach boosts air quality and HVAC efficiency while reducing energy consumption

January 30, 2017

Besides improving air quality, the hidden value of UV-C is its ability to improve airflow, boost heat exchange efficiency, and reduce maintenance needs. It accomplishes this veritable HVAC hat trick at an average equipment cost of less than 15 cents per cfm.

2017 AHR Expo — New Product

Ultravation: HVAC Air and Surface Sanitizer

January 2, 2017

UVC-Advantage™ integrates the UV lamp and power supply in one ultra-compact package with an 18,000 hour useful life. No more UV lamp replacements are required, the entire unit is replaced when needed.

Design with IAQ in Mind

Healthy buildings are of interest to facility owners and managers

Joanna R. Turpin

December 26, 2016

Many building owners and managers are proactively incorporating IAQ equipment, such as dehumidifiers, energy recovery units, and UV technology, into their facilities.

There’s No Excuse for Poor IAQ

Regular maintenance, fresh-air ventilation key to improving building health

Joanna R. Turpin

December 26, 2016

There is no reason why building occupants should complain of odors, stale and stuffy air, or symptoms of illness or discomfort, as numerous solutions are available to mitigate most IAQ problems.

Specialty Products Help Optimize Sustainability

Lights, pipes, and more reduce environmental impact

Kimberly Schwartz

November 14, 2016

The following smaller products can make a big impact on a building’s overall sustainability.

Stuart Engel Joins Fresh-Aire UV as International Business Development Manager

Long-time UV industry expert will lead international business development efforts

May 9, 2016

Fresh-Aire UV, division of Triatomic Environmental Inc., a manufacturer of ultraviolet C (UVC) and photocatalytic oxidation (PCO)/activated carbon IAQ products, has named Stuart Engel as its international business development manager.

Stuart Engel Joins Fresh-Aire UV as International Business Development Manager

Long-time UV industry expert will lead international business development efforts

April 28, 2016

Fresh-Aire UV, division of Triatomic Environmental Inc., a manufacturer of ultraviolet C (UVC) and photocatalytic oxidation (PCO)/activated carbon IAQ products, has named Stuart Engel as its international business development manager.

Chris Willette, president of Fresh-Aire UV, said that while many building owners turn to UV for economic advantages, they stay with the technology because of its IAQ benefits.

ASHRAE Validates Effectiveness of UV-C

Study reports UV-C inactivates microorganisms with a kill ratio of 90 percent or higher

Nick Kostora

February 29, 2016

Ultraviolet (UV) light has been growing as part of the HVAC landscape for years, specifically within the IAQ arena. ASHRAE's validation is certainly a huge step forward for UV, but many manufacturers believe this technology has already proven its value, as its growth and expansion began years ago.

A look inside the surgery room at St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Contractors Turn to IAQ for Smart, Safe Solutions

Various IAQ products are solving problems, both commercially and residentially

Nick Kostora

February 29, 2016

Whether it’s through the use of UV light, whole-home IAQ solutions, or commercial-grade air-filtration equipment, the following case studies showcase ways contractors have solved IAQ problems at both the residential and commercial levels.

Fresh-Aire UV’s Control Panel with PLC is an electromechanical, 16-by-12-by-8-inch, transparent ABS plastic control box that features a front panel hour meter that displays real-time UV lamp life.

Consumer Awareness, ASHRAE Validate UV’s Effectiveness

Multiple uses and consumer-friendly alert systems make UV as attractive as ever

Herb Woerpel

February 22, 2016

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, is an established means of disinfection and can be used to prevent the spread of certain infectious diseases. UV-C radiation kills or inactivates microbes by damaging their DNA.