Methods And Technologies HVAC Infection Control

The present world pandemic situation has brought up the question: “What can we do to improve the air quality and reduce the possibility of disease spread in our facilities and buildings?”

There are a vast array of available methods and technologies that can aid in the process of improving the air inside the occupied space and preventing infection. Air cleaning may be done as part of the HVAC system through enhanced filtration, fresh air regulation and sterilization, or by using in room devices, either permanent or temporary portable units.

Some of these technologies are time tested and proven in the medical and biotech fields. Some are promising new technologies that may prove to be effective in the long run, however, they have not been in use long enough to clearly identify their effectiveness. Some technologies are not proven to be effective at all at controlling infection agents. This series of white papers will try to separate the fact from the fiction and provide reliable guidance on how to effectively mitigate the spread of infection in buildings.

This first white paper will provide a very high level overview of the available technologies. Future white papers will go into greater detail on each of the topics herein.