Filtration and Building Security

Since 9/11, homeland security experts, including the U.S. military and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have promoted high-efficiency filtration, including chemical air cleaning, as a “silver bullet.” The central idea is to use the building HVAC system as the ultimate defense barrier to protect building occupants from airborne environmental hazards.

Authors: H.E. (Barney) Burroughs, Presidential Member/Fello

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, Vol 47, No. 4

Pages: 24-29

Publish Date: April 2005

Publisher: ASHRAE

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