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PCI now offers Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization systems by Global Plasma Solutions.

The air around us is filled with particles like dust, dander, pollen, smoke, odors and even pathogens including mold, viruses and bacteria. Our patented NPBI technology cleans the air by introducing ions into the space via the airflow in your ventilation system.

• Targets Particles - When these ions disperse throughout a space, such as an office or a schoolroom, they combine with particles suspended in the air. This creates a snowball effect in which particles of opposite polarities begin to cluster together, which makes them easier to capture in filtration systems.
• Tackles Odors - GPS’ NPBI technology breaks down chemical, pet, cooking and other odors into basic harmless compounds, leaving indoor air smelling fresh and substantially reducing odor-causing VOCs.
• Reduces Pathogens - During the NPBI process, contact with ions disrupts pathogens’ surface proteins, rendering them inactive and unable to replicate.
• Saves Energy - By keeping indoor air cleaner, NPBI reduces the amount of air required from outside to keep things fresh—saving you initial ventilation equipment costs and up to 30% on energy consumption.

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Health Effects of Particulate Matter

Small particles pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into your lungs, and possibly your bloodstream. Numerous scientific studies have linked particle pollution exposure to a variety of problems, including:

• Premature death in people with heart or lung disease
• Non-fatal heart attacks
• Irregular heartbeat
• Aggravated asthma
• Decreased lung function
• Increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing or difficulty breathing.

Preliminary studies have found Coronavirus on tiny particles of air pollution based on an article in USA Today

ASHRAE Position on Infectious Aerosols

The following is taken from the Abstract of the document referenced.

The pathogens that cause infectious diseases are spread from a primary host to secondary hosts via several different routes. Some diseases are known to spread by infectious aerosols; for other diseases, the route of transmission is uncertain. The risk of pathogen spread, and therefore the number of people exposed, can be affected both positively and negatively by the airflow patterns in a space and by heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) and local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems. ASHRAE is the global leader and foremost source of technical and educational information on the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of these systems. Although the principles discussed in this position document apply primarily to buildings, they may also be applicable to other occupancies, such as planes, trains, and automobiles.

ASHRAE will continue to support research that advances the knowledge base of indoor airmanagement strategies aimed to reduce occupant exposure to infectious aerosols. Chief among these ventilation-related strategies are dilution, airflow patterns, pressurization, temperature and humidity distribution and control, filtration, and other strategies such as ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI). While the exact level of ventilation effectiveness varies with local conditions and the pathogens involved, ASHRAE believes that these techniques, when properly applied, can reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases through aerosols.

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