Eurovent energy classification facilitates filter comparisons
European purchasers of air filters are finding it much easier to select the right air filter for energy efficiency and indoor air quality (IAQ), thanks to a new energy efficiency classification system introduced by Eurovent Certification*. Filters are now graded from A to G, with “A” standing for the lowest energy consumption and “G” for the highest.
The new classification, based on EN779:2012**, gives customers a clearer understanding of a filter’s annual energy consumption, initial efficiency and minimum efficiency. To reflect this new classification system, Camfil Farr is now changing the labels and product names of filters to include the new A to G energy rating. This information clearly points out the difference between our filters and competitor products, making it easier to select the right filter for the right application for the best energy efficiency and filtration.
This will become more and more important as EU directives require public and commercial buildings to improve their energy efficiency. Ten to 20% of all electrical power in buildings is consumed to operate heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. In addition to reducing energy consumption and environmental impact for sustainability reasons, building owners also need to cut operating costs as power prices increase. Selecting the right quality air filters with the lowest energy consumption can boost their energy efficiency and also increase IAQ for a better and healthier work environment.
Measuring filter performance
As a filter is loaded with dust, its pressure drop will constantly increase and the air handling unit will use more energy to drive air through the filters. The energy consumed over a certain period of time can then be calculated from the average of the pressure drop during this period. The new Eurovent standard now measures both filtration efficiency and pressure drop as a function of dust loading, allowing the simulation of a filter’s energy performance, over an operating period of one year, in a laboratory.
Put your supplier to the test
Camfil Farr’s low-energy air filters provide the highest indoor air quality, with the lowest pressure drop, to deliver the biggest energy savings to customers, without compromising air quality. With the new energy classification, we recommend filter purchasers to put their air filtration supplier to the test – many do not test their filters properly, making it impossible to compare different brands accurately. At Camfil Farr, we test all our filters to guarantee a consistently high standard of quality.
European buyers of filters should check that their supplier is Eurovent-certified. There should be Eurovent labels on all filter boxes and filters should have test protocols based on EN779:2012.
With soaring power prices and new energy directives, it will always pays to save energy in ventilation systems by using the right air filters.
For more information please contact:
Camfil Ltd, Knowsley Road, Haslingden
Lancashire, BB4 4EG
Tel: 0044 (0)1706 238000
Fax: 0044 (0)1706 226736
E-mail: filtersales@camfil.co.uk
*Eurovent Certification Company is the representative of the refrigeration, air conditioning, air handling, heating and ventilation industry in Europe. www.eurovent-certification.com
**EN779:2012 is the new European standard for air filters.
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About Camfil Farr
Camfil Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Camfil AB which trades as Camfil Farr or the Camfil Farr Group. Camfil Farr is a world leader in the development and production of air filters and clean air solutions. Camfil Farr is also one of the most global air filtration specialists in the world with 23 production units and research and development centres in four countries in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Camfil Farr, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has approximately 3,350 employees and sales in the region of SEK 4.6 billion (c. £440 million). International markets account for almost 90% of sales. The company’s business is to provide customers with sustainable best-in class air filtration products and services within four main segments: Comfort Air; Clean Processes; Power Systems; and Safety and Protection.
With 47 years of experience in air filtration products and solutions, Camfil Farr delivers value to customers all over the world while contributing to something essential to everyone – clean air for health, wellbeing and performance.
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