Sustainable IAQ Solution By Using MESP Technology

Shaheen Syed - Business Development Manager at AirQuality Technology

Sustainability and IAQ are presently the 2 most critical factors considered, during the designing of an effective air conditioning system for any type of building, especially in the aftermath of the recent pandemic.

There are many different technologies to achieve the required IAQ for an air conditioning system in a building but not all are sustainable. Sustainability does not just mean eco-friendliness but implies fulfilling the needs of the current generation in a way so that future generations do not find it impossible to fulfil their needs. No product can be completely sustainable, but we can try to make it as much sustainable as possible.

AQT’s proprietary MESP? is a new-generation air-purification technology. Its unique particle collection filter is an innovative dielectric with an intense electrical field which enables the removal of even the tiniest particles with the lowest possible pressure drop. The filter’s dielectric material prevents current from flowing between electrodes even though an intense electric field is generated.

In the MESP system, airborne particles in propelled air flow are electrically charged before passing into honeycomb shaped filter. The filter is formed by layers or rows of tubes and each row contains thin electrode sheets with insulation coating that generate intense electrical fields within the tubes. Charged particles - pollutants, bacteria, germs, viruses - are pulled to the walls of the tubes - and firmly stick. The polymer tube’s insulation material, prevents current from flowing between electrodes even though with an intense electric field. The unique volt-ampere characteristic curve of MESP technology leads to the result: high voltage and extremely low current without the potential dangers of electrode damage and electric shock, which are traditional ESP product weaknesses.

The unique nano PP-made filter is washable and reusable without efficiency loss. The total running cost is much lower than traditional media filters. The ROI is achieved not only due to cost associated with the replacement of filters but is also by energy saving due to low pressure drop across the filters as compared to the traditional filters in an air conditioning equipment. The client continues to get the benefits of energy saving in terms of electricity consumption even after the ROI period thereby having a good amount of savings over the long term.

AQT MESP? AIR PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY, which is Powerful and Sustainable, is a comprehensive IAQ solution eliminating 99.99% Pathogens (Viruses including Corona Virus, Bacteria, Molds, Mildews, …..) & 99% of PM with Washable Filter with no harmful by-products such as ozone.

This MESP? Air Purification Technology is used in products ranging from domestic portable units to stand alone wall / ceiling / duct mounted units and extending to the commercial line to fit into AHUs and FCUs of building’s HVAC system (by replacing traditional filters) for achieving effective IAQ in occupied spaces. The biggest advantage of the commercial line of MESP range is that they are designed for use in both new construction as well as retrofit projects. Backed with International third-party certifications (UL, TUV, SGS, LMS, ISO, etc.), Test Reports (Innovative Bioanalysis, Inc. for MESP? Technology’s Effectiveness Against COVID-19) and case studies to support the claim of successful application of this technology in projects to achieve better IAQ along with energy savings.

In one of the recent Cover Story articles which featured in Climate Control ME Magazine, it was very correctly pointed out that there is a hinderance in the widespread adoption of effective IAQ measures in the Middle East market mainly due to the cost and budgetary constraints followed by lack of regulation and guidelines and lack of granular awareness.

We believe that the above hinderances can be overcome, if leaders in technology innovations educate the institutions, clients and the end-users regarding the long-term benefits and savings they can achieve by a slight budget escalation to implement innovative technologies in their project. After all it is our responsibility to leave behind a legacy of sustainability and innovative technology for our future generations.

This article was published in the March 2024 issue of Climate Control Middle East.

You can check more about MESP IAQ product line on webpage: https://www.airquality.com/products/category/mesp