Bi-Polar Ionization (BPI) generates negatively and positively charged ions that directly attack the DNA of bacteria and viruses. Bipolar ionization has been lab-tested and verified to greatly reduce the presence of harmful viruses and bacteria. ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force for Schools and Universities offers ionization as an alternative filtration approach compared to traditional filters. Ionization avoids the associated increase of air-side pressure drop or decreased airflow associated with traditional filters.
Carson Solutions purchased the patented QLCI from TROX USA in April 2018. The QLCI combines the unique operational characteristics of thermal displacement ventilation with efficient active chilled beam technology in a unitary modular design. Specifically developed for North American classroom applications, the QLCI terminal provides a comfortable and healthy learning environment with superior ventilation, improved air quality, and reduced noise with an energy-efficient and esthetically pleasing design. Recent independent studies of the QLCI by Purdue University has produced lab verification along with CFD simulations proving stratified air conditions in both cooling and heating modes. The aspect of year-round stratified air delivery with the QLCI provides designers with the answer to the challenges of how to heat with an induction displacement-based system.
Chris Carson, President, Carson Solutions said: “We have been working closely with Purdue University to ensure our displacement induction ventilation equipment is delivering the healthiest air quality to our classrooms. Following the ASHRAE 62.1 guidelines and procedures, we obtained and validated our lab testing research with the combined CFD modelling in which has proven we are exceeding the air distribution effectiveness rate with our stratified air distribution system. We can now offer the same great displacement induction ventilation equipment coupled with BPI technology. The delivery method of the fresh sanitized air to the classroom occupants is specified unique to our design characteristics of the QLCI and the BPI mechanism.”
