UNDERSTANDING RECIRCULATING TECHNOLOGY

Recirculating technology involves the continuous movement of air through a filtration unit. Unlike traditional systems that expel untreated air to the outside environment, recirculating systems clean and reuse the indoor air. This approach offers several advantages:

• Environmental Impact: As no untreated air is released to atmosphere there is no impact.
• Energy Efficiency: Recirculating systems are more energy efficient as they reduce the need for conditioning of make up air. Indirectly this also reduces the carbon footprint.
• Cost Savings: Lower energy consumption translates to reduced overall operational costs.

THE ROLE OF FILTRATION

HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are designed to capture sub-micron sized airborne particles. This includes for example, dust, pollen, mould, bacteria, and other airborne particles. HEPA filters are a cornerstone in achieving clean air standards in various settings, from hospitals, to research labs and cleanrooms.

Monmouth Scientific solutions utilising HEPA filters:

• Modular Cleanrooms
• Laminar Flow Cabinets
• Biological Safety Cabinets
• Powder Containment Cabinets

Activated carbon filters are used to capture fumes, it has been specially processed to have small, low-volume, high-surface area pores that increase the capacity for absorption or chemical reactions.

It is highly effective at trapping a wide variety of fumes including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Acid and general odours, which are often the most challenging pollutants to remove from the air.

• Chemical filtration: Can adsorb a wide variety of harmful gases and VOCs, which are not captured by other types of filters.
• Odor removal: It is particularly effective at removing unpleasant odours from the air, ensuring a more pleasant indoor environment.
• High adsorption capacity: A huge area to volume ratio means a high capacity.

Monmouth Scientific solutions utilising activated carbon filters:

• Recirculating Fume Cupboards
• Hybrid Fume Cupboards
• Chemical Storage Cabinets
• Chemical Dispensing Stations
• Downflow Benching

THE SYNERGY OF COMBINED HYBRID FILTRATION

Our Hybrid Fume Cupboards leverage the synergy of activated carbon and HEPA filtration to deliver unparalleled air quality within a single workspace. Here’s how the combination works:

• Gas and Odor Removal: The air moves through the activated carbon filter, where fumes, VOCs, and odours are adsorbed, resulting in clean, odour-free air.
• Particulate Capture: Air passes through the HEPA filter, where particulate matter, including dust, bacteria, and other pathogens, are captured.
• Recirculation: Cleaned and free of contaminants, the airflow is divided so 40% is extracted to the duct extract system and the remaining 60% is recirculated back into the working chamber to provide containment and operator safety.

CONCLUSION

At Monmouth Scientific, our commitment to creating a clean and sustainable environment drives us to innovate and improve our air purification solutions continually. Recirculating technology, enhanced with Activated Carbon and HEPA filtration, offers a robust, efficient, and sustainable approach to maintaining high air quality standards.

By integrating these advanced technologies, we not only protect the health and well-being of individuals but also contribute to the global effort to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.