In the seventh part of the series on air filtration, Iyad Al-Attar explains how to strike the right balance between the best efficiency rate and the lowest pressure drop

Posted: August 30, 2011

In the sixth part of the series on air filtration, Iyad Al-Attar examines the impact of filter fouling on fan efficiency, heat transfer mechanism and the occupant’s thermal comfort.

Posted: July 30, 2011

Iyad Al-Attar follows particles on their microscopic journey, and argues that the selection process of filters needs to be accorded the seriousness it deserves.

Posted: June 30, 2011

In the fourth part of the series on air filtration, Iyad Al-Attar interrogates if our indoor spaces are designed to prevent the spread of airborne contaminants, and stresses that compromising on residential and hospital indoor air quality is, or should be, unacceptable.

Posted: May 30, 2011

In the third part of the series on air filtration, Iyad Al-Attar follows the microscopic journey of particles during a sandstorm, and asks a few relevant questions.

Posted: April 20, 2011

Air filtration is a preventive measure to protect the respiratory systems of human occupants indoors, and also HVAC equipment. But do we invest enough serious thought and effort to the process, asks Iyad Al-Attar.

Posted: March 20, 2011