PRODUCT SUBMITTAL

508FC
SPECIFICATIONS

General Product Information

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heating, cooling or ventilation system.
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Maximum
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Operation Light; Remote Indicator Light Only; Only;
Temperature……..……….............................160°IP66. IP66.
Temperature……..……….............................160° F (71°FC) C)
produce bi-polar ions when airflow
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Specifications: Field Electrical Connection Nema 5-15 plug or 3 wire to Junction Box
ELECTRICAL; Specifications:
tubes. Power Voltage………………………………………...............................110
to the unit can be controlled
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General General
Product Product Information
Information
Frequency……………….……………………………..............................60/50 Ionization
Air FlowAir Flow Capacity
Capacity Tube Up to CFM
Up to 15,000 15,000 CFM
Frequency……………….……………………………..............................60/50
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air pressure Power
differential switch
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Consumption…………………………….……..............................55
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Flowrate Flowrate
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gauge powder-coated Composite,
steel steel Stainless Steel
operation, provided the power delivered to the unit does not0.240
508FC

Current Draw………………………………….….............................. AmpsWeight

508FC

Current Draw………………………………….….............................. 0.240 AmpsWeight 22.5 lbs 22.5

(10.2lbs (10.2 kg.)
kg.)
15,000 29.7 x 10
-3
7.40
Max Quantity 160° Eight (8)C)
15,000
Internal Fuse……………………………………………............................0.5
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Field Electrical
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Connection;............ NemaNema 5-15 5-15
plug
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Rated Voltage
Rated Voltage 110VAC
110 to 250 to 250 VAC
with a 5 step knob on the unit. Power to the unit can be Size
Frequency F size50/60 = Hz559mm
IONIZATION
IONIZATION TUBES;
TUBES; Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 55 Watts55 Watts
turned off atMaterial………………….............................Multi-Core
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Composite,
Stainless
Power Consumption
Stainless
Steel Steel
Estimated
Current Draw Tube Life 2 Amps
Years
0.240 Ampsor 17,600 Hours
Current Draw 0.240
Number………………….……………………………................................Eight
Number………………….……………………………................................Eight (8) Fuse (8) Fuse
Optional Accessories: Air Pressure Switch; Mounting Internal Internal 500mA 500mA FST5mm
FST Glass Glass 5mm x 20mm
x 20mm
Size………………………………………….........................F
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22”=(558mm)
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Bracket;Tube
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Tube Life…………………………...….............................2
Life…………………………...….............................2
Ionization Years Years or 17,600
or 17,600 Hours Hours
Ionization Tube Tube MaterialMaterial Mono-Core
Mono-Core Composite,
Composite, StainlessStainless
Steel Steel
Underwriters
Max Quantity
Max Quantity
Laboratories Inc. listed as plenum-rated per UL 1995,
Eight (8)Eight (8)
DIMENSIONS;…………………………………….see Figure 867; 2Sizefile # 313742. EnergyFStar Certified.
size = F22”
size(559mm)
= 22” (559mm)
DIMENSIONS;…………………………………….see Figure 2 Size
Estimated
Tube LifeTube Life 2 Years or Hours
17,600 Hours
APPROVALS;
APPROVALS; Estimated 2 Years or 17,600
Approvals Underwriters Laboratories Inc. listed as plenum-rated per UL 1995, 867; file # 313742. Energy Star Certified.
Underwriters
Underwriters Laboratories
Laboratories Inc. Approvals
Inc. listed listed as plenum-rated
as plenum-rated
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. listed as plenum-rated per UL 1995, 867; file # 313742. Energy Star Certified.
per
per UL UL 1995,
1995,
867;# file
867; file # 313742.
313742. EnergyEnergy Star Certified.
Star Certified.
FIGURE 2
Figure 2 FIGURE
FIGURE 2 2 Duct Cut-Out Width DuctDuct Cut-Out
Cut-Out Length
Length 26” 660.4mm
Duct Cut-Out Width
228.6mm
9”

133.4mm5.25”
9.5"
241.3mm

114.3mm4.5”

10.75”
24” 609.6mm
273.1mm
704.9mm
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AtmosAir Bi-Polar Ionization Technology
Presentation
AtmosAir Solutions is the most proven and effective solution to reduce TVOC, bacteria, germs and
virus providing healthy indoor environments where people thrive.

AtmosAir provides a healthier environment for you.

 CDC & ASHRAE Update Q3 2020

• CDC/ASHRAE does not provide recommendations for, or against, any manufacturer or

manufacturer’s product. While bi-polar ionization has been around for decades, the
technology has matured and many of the earlier potential safety concerns are
reportedly now resolved.

• If you are considering the acquisition of bi-polar ionization equipment, you will want to
be sure that the equipment meets UL 2998 standard certification (Environmental Claim
Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Zero Ozone Emissions from Air Cleaners) which is
intended to validate that no harmful levels of ozone are produced. AtmosAir has UL
2998 and has long been shown to have zero impact on ozone levels. AtmosAir’s
unique design and tubes ensure ozone is not generated.

• https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/filtration-disinfection
Lab tested to reduce coronavirus on surfaces
over 99.9% in 30 minutes
Testing results at Microchem Laboratory

• Ion intensity was set similar to

AtmosAir targets for AtmosAir
ionization in an indoor space, 1,500
ions/cubic cm.

• Reduction rate vs control was

99.92% in 30 minutes indicating that
AtmosAir rapidly reduced active
viruses on surfaces.
 Lab tested to reduce coronavirus in masks
over 99% in 15 minutes
Testing results at Microchem Laboratory

• The purpose of the study was to determine the virucidal efficacy of AtmosAir Matterhorn Device, tested against one mask type, against Human
coronavirus Strain 229E, at contact times of 15 minutesand 30 minutes, and at an exposure temperature of ambient room temperature.
• The evaluated test device, demonstrated a ≥2.25 Log10 reduction (≥99.44%) viral titer for the grey fabric mask at 15 minutes and ≥1.75 Log10
reduction (≥98.22%) in viral titer for the grey fabric mask at 30 minutes.
 Combating the Coronavirus

Let’s Take a Closer Look

The AtmosAir Technology
 Combating the Coronavirus

Destroying the Virus

The Process
 Office: A Healthy “Quick Move In”

We can assist/guarantee you a successful renovation/move-in.

When you can’t control the project timeline due to unforeseen items
such as change orders. AtmosAir can give you back some of that time:
with less “Off-Gas”- VOC Time.

• AtmosAir is the ONLY purification technology that works proactively.

Our systems are extremely effective on post renovation odors.
 Office: A Healthy “Quick Move In”

Benefits:

• Companies and their employees can move people in Quickly and Safely right after
renovation completion.

• For the occupant - savings on lost and less productive time in temporary office
arrangements and savings on rent as well. For the building reduce rent free periods.

• Our systems reduce several air contaminants (viruses, bacteria) and a Major
Accounting Firm has recently noticed we prevented an outbreak of the flu in their
floors (when the outbreak hit other floors without our systems.) We offer continuous
disinfection.

• AtmosAir systems reduce VOC’s such as formaldehyde, toluene, benzene are

typically off gasses from construction and renovation. AtmosAir Bipolar Ions can
reduce these complex compounds into immeasurable levels of carbon dioxide and
water. Ions can help to continuously control VOC’s at very low level.
International Selected Clients
 AtmosAir Classifications
AtmosAir possesses the following classifications:

• Underwriters Laboratories UL 1995 classification

• Underwriters Laboratories UL 867 classification
• EU Standard EN 60335-2-40:2003
• EU Standard EN 61000-6-3:2001
• EU Standard EN 61000-6-1:2001
• EU Standard 60204-1:2006
• OPA 2807-10
• OPA 2808-10
• US EPA US Energy Star Certification
• ANSI / AHAM AC-1 2002
• ASHRAE 62.1 Indoor Air Quality Procedure Compliant
• 125 Dust CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
• 190 Mold CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)
• US Green Building Council (USGBC) Member
• Energy Star Partner
• ASHRAE Member
• Hilton Strategic Partner – ‘Allergy Friendly Rooms’
• Green Energy Council Member
• Global Virus Network Member
 AtmosAir Bipolar Ions
• In the most pristine environments
there are naturally higher ion levels.
These levels fall as we enter into
more populated and polluted
environments.

• Ion – An atom or molecule with a

net electric charge due to the loss
or gain of one or more electrons.

• AtmosAir Bi-Polar Ion (BPI) systems

are designed to increase air ions as
would be found in a natural state
where no pollution exists.

• Ions help improve many various

elements of indoor and outdoor air
quality (PM, VOCs, virus).
Ions On A Mission

The positively and negatively charged ions generated by the AtmosAir system
mimic the process that occurs in nature and actively attract, bind, and
neutralize all types of pollutants from the air in indoor environments.
3
5
 How AtmosAir Bipolar Ionization Works

1. Airflow carries oxygen molecules over the AtmosAir Bipolar Ion Tubes.
2. AtmosAir Bi polar ionization tubes creates energy field (AtmosAir DBD BPI)
3. AtmosAir energy field produces positively and negatively charged air ions.
4. Negatively and positively charged air ions are attracted to and bond with oppositely charged airborne pollutants.
5. Interactions occur and reduce contaminant levels while producing measurably cleaner air.
 AtmosAir Benefits
• Microbial & Pathogens Reduction – Airborne molds, bacteria and
viruses are reduced by particle decay as well as by preventing their
reproduction and their growth.

• Particle Decay – Particles are taken out of the breathing range to the
floor. Since bi-polar ionization will go the source of contamination, a
larger percentage of particles are affected than with filter systems.

• VOC and Odors Reduction – Chemical off-gasses and offensive

odors are eliminated by the interaction with ionized air, eliminating
the use of masking agents that add to indoor pollution.

• Energy Conservation – With an engineered air purification approach, ASHRAE’s 62.1 Guidelines allow you to
reduce the volume of outside air while providing the above benefits and greatly improving the indoor air quality.

• AtmosAir has been highly successful in applying such energy reductions in many projects. Capital expenses on
new installations are reduced through downsizing of HVAC equipment and infrastructure by utilizing the
procedure.
 AtmosAir BPI Research & Testing

Systems have been tested and independently verified by

multiple labs and institutions.
90% 86%
● Reduced VOC’s up to 90%
(Syracuse University Testing, 2019)
● Reduced >86% of PM0.3 particulate
(ETL CADR Testing) Reduction in Reduction in
● Reduced Staph and E. coli by 99% over 45 minutes. (ATL VOC’s PMO.3
Labs, 2016)
● Reduced MS2 Bacteriophage (Norovirus Surrogate) by Source: Syracuse University Testing 2019 Source: ETL CADR Testing

>99% over 45 minutes.

(ATL Labs, 2016)
● Reduced C. difficile by > 57% over 6 hrs.
(Microchem Laboratory, 2017)

Additional lab and real world testing against bacteria, mold 99% 99%
spores, Cladosporium, Penicillium/Aspergillus, Coliform
Bacteria, Bacillus subtilis, H1N1 influenza virus, Corona Virus,
H5N1 avian influenza virus, Airborne Allergens, Ultrafine
Reduction in Reduction in
particles.
Staph & E. coli MS2 Bacteriophage
Source: ATL Labs, 2016 Source: ATL Labs, 2016
 AtmosAir Lab Data vs. Viruses

AtmosAir has lab data and testing vs. various viruses, fungi, bacteria, and allergens.
 AtmosAir/Bi-Polar Ionization Research

Reduction of C.difficile
Percent Reduction Compared to
Time
Control at Contact Time
Testing results at Microchem Laboratory 6 hours 57.59%
18 hours 99.93%
24 hours 99.93%

Percent Reduction vs.

Microorganism Time
Normalized Numbers Control
S. saprophyticus 15 minutes 99.32%
ATCC 35552 45 minutes 99.9995%
Testing results at Antimicrobial Test
Laboratories E. coli 15 minutes >99.94%
K12 45 minutes >99.986%
MS2 Bacteriophage 15 minutes 98.13%
ATCC 15597-B1 45 minutes 99.99993%
 AtmosAir Bi-Polar Ionization vs. Viruses

“AtmosAir BPI causes production of clusters of hydroxyl radicals

which are formed of the surface of microbes removing hydrogen
from the microbes cell wall, thereby killing them. It can reduce
99.% of microbes in a matter of minutes. Ions work in a continuous
fashion to disinfect the air.” – Dr. Philip M. Tierno, Jr., NYU
https://vimeo.com/354770758
Beneficial Effects of Bi-Polar Ionization

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 How Bi-polar Ionization Works

Mechanism for Inactivating Airborne Fungi

• Ions surround the mold spore.
• Ion break mold spore protein shell.
• Renders them inactive and unable to spread.

Mechanism for Inactivating Airborne Allergens

• Ions surround the airborne allergen and
change into highly reactive hydroxyl radicals.
• The hydroxyls then deactivate the molecules of
the IgE antibody binding site of the allergen.
• No allergic symptoms occur even if allergens
enter the body.

Mechanism for Inactivating Airborne Virus

• Ions attach themselves to virus.
• Ions pull hydrogen molecule off of virus to
combine and form water vapor.
• Renders virus inactive and cannot infect even
if it enters the body.
 Beneficial Effects of Bi-Polar Ionization

Effectiveness on Dust, Mold Spores

Particle Reduction Laboratory Testing INTERTEK

The bi-polar process causes oppositely

charged
ions to attract particles. This will cause particle
agglomeration. Particles decay out of the
breathing
range much faster than they ordinarily would.

The particles are displaced from the breathing

range by the ionization process. The particles
are
now cleaned by the HVAC filters. The filters will
operate more efficiently since it will trap these
now
larger particles.

The bi-polar ionization not only reduces the

particles from the air before spread into the
room,
but also the outside air since less particles need
less ventilation.
Natural 12.8% AtmosAir 85.8% Natural 67.1% AtmosAir 91.1%
ANSI / AHAM AC -1-2002
Testing Performed to ANSI / AHAM AC -1-2002 Protocol
 Beneficial Effects of Bi-Polar Ionization

VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Control

• VOC’s are made up of complex chains of hydrocarbons.

• VOC’s are typically off gasses from many sources including, building materials, furnishings, people and
their activities, combustion sources, chemical storage, etc.

• VOC’s and CO2 levels are the reason outside air is required to be introduced into buildings, to control
these elements by diluting them.

• VOC’s commonly cause odors and irritations and can cause a sick building syndrome situation.

• Bi-polar ionization interacts with the hydrocarbon chain and breaks down it’s structure, turning
something complex and irritating or toxic into simple elements like CO2 and H2O.

• The VOC isn’t diluted or masked but is broken down and eliminated.
 AtmosAir vs. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

AtmosAir VOC Testing Results

AtmosAir Bipolar Ions surround the Client TVOC Before (INDEX) TVOC After (INDEX)
VOCs (odorous gaseous elements) and California Public Schools 69.25 1.65
break down hydrocarbon chains, Arena - Los Angeles, CA 13 0

reducing these complex compounds

Utility Company - FL 5 0
Connecticut Public School 2 0
into immeasurable levels of carbon Hotel - New York, NY
Consulting Engineering Firm - NY, NY
10
8
0
1
dioxide and water. Investment Bank - New York, NY 150 12
Casino - Pittsburgh, PA 150 28
Animal Breeding Facility - NY 150 82
• AtmosAir Destroys VOCS California State University - CA 17 2
quickly, efficiently and REIT - CA 9 3
permanently. Arena - Nashville, TN 25 3
Office - New York, NY 150 20
• HEPA filters cannot trap Office - TX 150 26
Investment Bank - NJ 48 30
airborne VOCS because
Hotel - Chicago, IL 150 10
they are too small.
Minnesota Public School - MN 6 3
Casino - Hollywood, FL 119 24
• Carbon filters trap some Office Building - NY, NY 18 6
VOCs, but they are later Hospital - VA 137 64
dispersed back into the air. Architect Office - NY, NY 17 5
Sports Training Center - CO 150 21
Beneficial Effects of Bi-Polar Ionization

Energy Conservation

• Systems use little energy, power draw for most units is less than 50
watts. Bi-polar systems also do not restrict airflow or cause
meaningful static pressure drop in a duct system.

• Allow for cost effective use of the ASHRAE 62.1 IAQ procedure which
allows for engineered systems where O/A can go below the
prescriptive rate method if contaminants are addressed and an air
purification strategy is implemented. IMC recognizes this method as
well as many local mechanical codes.

• Not only will lowering outside air effect operating costs but tonnage
load as well, when designing a new system.

• Less outside air also mean less introduction of particles and spores
and odorous elements from outside the building.
 Beneficial Effects of Bi-Polar Ionization

Moving and Conditioning OA Typically Represents:

At least 35% (typically 50%) of total building energy consumption.

AtmosAir Bi-Polar Ionization:

Can Reduce OA Requirements up to 50% within ASHRAE

62.1/IMC code

Takes up little space within duct a duct or air handler.

Has little to no pressure drop.

Requires negligible power to operate.

 Beneficial Effects of Bi-Polar Ionization
Capital Expenditure Savings

Reduced Outside Air in Combination with AtmosAir:

Reduction in Heating/Cooling Loads

Reduction in Equipment. Collateral Cos Savings in

Installation, Piping, Electrical, Ductwork

Potential 20-30% Reduction in HVAC Tonnage/Plant Sizes

Less of an opportunity to bring in pollution from outside. Operational Expenditure Savings

Reduced Outside Air in Combination with AtmosAir:

20-40% Reduction in HVAC Energy Expenditures

(Electrical/Natural Gas)

4-8% Reduction on ENTIRE utility bill.

Extend life of HVAC filters

Extend life of HVAC equipment (sustainability)

 AtmosAir Is A Continuous Disinfection Solution

Passive Purification Active Purification

General Air Purification Solutions AtmosAir Bi-Polar Ionization Technology
OA Filters

AtmosAir
Supply
Air Handler

vs
Outside Air

UV Filter
Return
Space

Return Air Filters

Continuously working 24 hours a day to purify/

decontaminate the entire space.
 AtmosAir vs. Competing IAQ Technologies
Needlepoint Electronic Air
Media Filtration UV PCO Carbon Filters
Ionization Cleaners

Affects Contaminants "in the Space" Yes No No Yes No No No

Reduces Odors Yes No No No No Yes No

Reduces VOC's Yes No No No Yes Yes No

Reduces Particles Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes

Effective on Bacteria and Virus and Germs Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No

Produce Ozone No No Yes Yes No No Yes

Low Pressure Drop Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes

Maintenance Every 2 Years Quaterly Yearly Yearly 6 months - 2 years Monthly Monthly

Re-engineering of HVAC system needed No Yes No No No Yes Yes

New Design and Retro-Fit Applications Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No

Reduces Energy Costs Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No

No Chemicals or Bi-Products Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes

Tested Contaminant Reductions in Occupied

Yes No No No No No No
Space
Published and Peer Reviewed Research Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

"Smart" System (Integrated with sensors and

monitors)
Yes No No No No No No
 AtmosAir BPI vs. UV Light

AtmosAir is active air cleaning technology. UV is a passive technology where the

contaminants must travel through the UV light to become sterilized.

With a UV installation, building air is not being cleaned in real time, it must first be
recycled through the returns to be sanitized.

The amount of contact time the contaminants have with UV light is in the milli-second or
even nano-second range. This does not allow a thorough reaction of all the
contaminants in the unit, let alone in the space.
AtmosAir and UV are Very Complementary Systems

Both should be used for the greatest results for treating airborne microorganisms such as the
corona virus. But what is the difference and why would my customer need both:
UV is a passive system :

1. UV will treat the cooling/heating coils, preventing buildup of molds and bacteria. This
prevents the build up from becoming a source for airborne microorganisms.

2. UV on the filters will kill microorganisms that may become trapped in the filter.

UV’s effectiveness is limited by the fact that air flow is often too fast for UV to kill any airborne
microorganisms.

Given that viruses and bacteria are transmitted person to person, UV is also limited in treating
person to person transmission.
 AtmosAir Advantage – Continuous Disinfection
• AtmosAir is placed AFTER the coils and filters. AtmosAir is a proactive means to prevent
person to person transmission of microorganisms.

• AtmosAir Ions are pushed into the air. There they interact with microorganisms conducting
several functions including:
✓ Breaking apart the membrane rendering them inactive
✓ Surrounding the microorganism, rendering it unable to interact with human cells
✓ Causing microorganisms and the particles carrying them to agglomerate and fall out of
the air
✓ Causing fewer microorganisms to collect on fomite surfaces (surfaces that are frequent
sources of transmission)
✓ Causing microorganisms and the particles that they collect on to be captured more
easily when they pass by building filters

• Given the substantial economic implications of infections spreading through any office
spaces, it is prudent to deploy both UV and AtmosAir as means to control airborne
infections.
 Measurement - IAQ Unit & Sensor Data Platforms
Numerous options to display
the data/results:

• At the entrance

• We Chat

• Real time monitoring

• Weekly Reports

• Real Time Alerts

IAQ Real Time Data

Display on mobile
and entrance
AtmosAir Products
 AtmosAir Matterhorn Series

AtmosAir Matterhorn 880

 AtmosAir 500 Series

AtmosAir 508FC
 AtmosAir Bipolar Ionization Tubes
AtmosAir Multi-Core Composite Tubes

• Produces More Ions than Glass Tubes

• Durable & Shatterproof
• Withstands Maximum Airflow
• Withstands Temperature Swings
• Two Year Life Span – will degrade and
become ineffective after
approximately 17,600 hours (two
years) of use
AtmosAir Installation Locations

AtmosAir can be easily installed in ANY HVAC air distribution configuration

whether it be supply duct mounted or mounted in a supply plenum.
 AtmosAir System Placement

• Can be mounted in different sections of

the air distribution.

• Effective when airflow is present. Oxygen

(airflow) = ions.

• Can be interlocked with fan operation or

air pressure switch.

• Customized systems:
• Airflow
• Size of space
• Severity of contamination
(pollutants/odors)

• Ionization systems have five settings.

Case Studies
HEALTHCARE
CASE STUDIES
AND PROJECTS JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL LBJ Hospital (TX)
AtmosAir helped reduce VOCs by over 45%, and AtmosAir helped reduce VOCs by over 65%, and
reduced five particle size ranges. reduced five particle size ranges.

NYU LANGONE METHODIST HOSPITAL (TX)

Whitepaper written by NYU Langone Professor AtmosAir helped reduced major sewer gas odors
on AtmosAir Solutions and improve perceptual air quality.
 Case Study | Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, CA

SITUATION

• Unpleasant jet fuel (VOC/hydrocarbon) odors

• Unpleasant odors from retail spaces
• Food and restaurant odors
• General IAQ concerns/complaints

IMPLEMENTATION – Terminals that installed AtmosAir

• Midfield (750k Square Feet, 2018)

• Tom Bradley International Terminal
• Terminal 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7
 Case Study | Los Angeles International Airport

“AtmosAir’s active ionization technology, from what we have found, works

well to combat jet fume odors to improve air quality here at LAX. We have
terminals with AtmosAir systems in place and they require very little
maintenance and have worked for us as intended – to purify the air and also
clean and purify the HVAC system. We have been very satisfied with this
technology.”
– Rich Yakel, Manager, LAWA Maintenance

RESULTS

•Installed in 200+ different AHUs

•Over 400 AtmosAir Systems installed
•Service contract to maintain and repair
•No IAQ complaints in over three years
 Case Study | Empire State Realty Trust

Empire State Realty Trust

Multiple Locations

SITUATION

• Empire State Realty Trust wanted to improve indoor air quality

and also gain Energy Star Certification.

IMPLEMENTATION

• AtmosAir was at first installed in two buildings, 1350 Broadway

and 501 7th Avenue.
• ASHRAE 62. Indoor Air Quality Procedure was applied
• Air Sampling taken
• Air monitoring installed

One Grand Central Place

 Case Study | Empire State Realty Trust

“I have been working with AtmosAir for years in the US,

where we have installed the system successfully on several
projects. AtmosAir delivers indoor air quality without
emitting ozone. They system reduces viruses, VOCs, PM,
bacteria, allergens and the impact on the health and
wellness of the occupants is quantifiable. We have tested
AtmosAir in over 300 different spaces for results.
— Dana Schneider, Portfolio Manager, JLL/ESRT

RESULTS
Energy Star Certification was achieved on all buildings.

Improved indoor air quality was measured and validated.

AtmosAir is now installed in 6 ESRT buildings in NY and over 1.5M square

feet of office space.

112 West 34th Street

 Case Study | GENSLER

“AtmosAir has been a technology that we have been

promoting since our installation in Los Angeles. We have
now installed it in our brand new New York Offices as well
as our Shanghai office. We are constantly promoting
advanced air purification and air monitoring to our clients
and we feel very secure with this product
recommendation based around the extensive testing
they have performed for us.”
— Joseph Brancato, Principal, Gensler, New York

Results

AtmosAir has worked with Gensler on over 30 projects.

AtmosAir is now installed in 5 Gensler offices.
Gensler San Fransisco is monitoring their air quality with AtmosAware indoor air monitors.
Gensler produced a short video on AtmosAir technology in 2017.

Gensler New York

 Case Study | Staples Center

Staples Center
Los Angeles, CA

SITUATION
AEG Facilities has set aggressive missions regarding energy efficiency and
sustainability. AtmosAir and independent laboratory EMSL tested the air qualities in
Staples Center’s Lexus Club, a private dining room located inside the Staples Center.
AEG/Staples Center engineering wanted a baseline measurement of contaminant
levels with the air handling and filter systems operating as installed, and later with
AtmosAir bipolar ionization systems working in the same air space, using reduced
outside air. After a successful test in the Lexus Club, the Staples Center engineering
team wanted to determine if AtmosAir systems generated an electrical energy
savings when installed in a large arena.

IMPLEMENTATION
The AEG Facilities engineering team tested HVAC power demanded in
a “before and after” AtmosAir test. Weather conditions were identical.
The “before” test was 48-hour test with AtmosAir purification systems
installed and operating, and the dampers set in a position for reduced
outside air. The “after” test was a 48-hour test beginning immediately
after the AtmosAir purification “before” test. The outside air dampers
were returned to normal, automatic operation.
 Case Study | Staples Center

“We have proven that the AtmosAir system does in

fact provide cleaner air, and a savings in electrical
energy. This system helps us in our efforts towards
becoming more sustainable.”
– Bill Potoroff, VP, AEG

RESULTS

Air quality, especially gaseous elements, VOCs and TVoc, improved

significantly from baseline measurements to measurements taken with
AtmosAir systems installed and outside air reduced.

•Energy Savings: 21%

•PM10 Reduction: 25%
•TVOC Reduction: 90%
AtmosAir is currently installed throughout the entire arena. Third party
air testing was performed by EMSL laboratories.
 Case Study | Tower 45 – Kamber Management
New York, NY

Kamber Management wanted to improve indoor air quality, market

air quality enhancements to tenants, and improve energy efficiency
with AtmosAir. AtmosAir was installed throughout building. IAQ
testing resulted in 90% VOC reductions. Reduced outside air intake
in compliance with ASHRAE 62.1 IAQP. Air quality is being monitored
24/7/365. Annual energy savings modeled to be > $50k annually.

• AtmosAir allowed Tower 45 to reduce outside air.

• Tower 45 would have otherwise needed to increase their
power limit at a cost of millions of dollars.
• Tower 45 saved millions of dollars and saves over 50,000 USD
annually.
 Case Study | Deloitte
Deloitte
Multiple Locations

SITUATION
• AtmosAir was installed to provide healthier air in specific areas of Deloitte
University in Texas.
• Odors and a general stale work environment were present.

IMPLEMENTATION
Employees commented that the air quality was no longer “stale smelling” and
productivity increased. AtmosAir was installed and air testing showed VOCs were
reduced by 75%. Although particle levels were low, PM10 size particles were reduced
by 22%.

AtmosAir is installed in Deloitte offices around the US including:

• Deloitte at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI
• Deloitte at the 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY
• Deloitte at Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, GA
• Deloitte (Minneapolis, MN)
• Deloitte at Texas Commerce Tower (Dallas, TX)
• Deloitte University – Dallas, TX

Deloitte at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI

 Case Study | Google
Google
Multiple Locations

SITUATION

General IAQ
Kitchen Odors, VOC, PM2.5
Typical Building Odors
Google NYC

RESULTS

AtmosAir has been specified in kitchen and

common areas by Gensler and MEP Consultants
at various offices:

• 76 9th Avenue, New York, NY

• Google Orange County (Irvine, CA)
• Google Hercules Campus (Los Angles, CA)
• Google @ 320 Hampton Drive (Venice, CA)
 Case Study | Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Corporate Offices
522 Fifth Avenue, NYC

AtmosAir installed a Bi-Polar Ionization unit in the main air

handling unit serving the Administrative & Mail Room areas
at Morgan Stanley. The IAQ study was performed over a 2
week period.

The results after 2 weeks showed a 75% decrease in PM2.5

Particles and a 98% decrease in Total VOC's measured.

TVOC's are a serious irritant, and are gaseous elements

and chemical compounds that are released from
cleaning chemicals, furniture, carpeting, adhesives, paint
and lacquer as well as outside emissions.
 Case Study | New England Patriots
New England Patriots
522 Fifth Gillette Stadium

• The New England Patriots are the latest NFL football team to
recognize the importance of good indoor air quality to reduce
the potential for staph infections and other serious illnesses for
their players and staff.

• Following the renovation of their facility at Gillette Stadium, the

Patriots installed AtmosAir Bi-Polar Ionization systems in their
locker rooms, training facility and player areas.

• AtmosAir helps to eliminate the potential for infections and other

diseases by removing dust, mould, particles, bacteria, germs,
viruses and allergens from the indoor air.

• The Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City

Chiefs have also installed AtmosAir systems with outstanding
results in their facilities.
 Case Study | PwC Aarata
Aarata
Tokyo, Japan

SITUATION
Dust, dirt, serious odors, germs, bacteria and viruses in the indoor air.

RESULTS
• Odors reduced.

• Employee moral and focus improved.

• Client and staff complaints dropped significantly.

• No reported Flu cases at PwC’s AtmosAir purified offices while

many building tenants was getting sick on other floors.

• The building landlord has requested to install AtmosAir in other

areas of the Otemachi Park Complex.
 Case Study | Major Thai Bank IAQ Study
Bangkok, Thailand

Two comprehensive studies were completed at

a major bank's headquarters in Bangkok.

Pretesting at the bank showed bacteria levels

measuring over 1,307 cfu/m3 which was 2.6
times the Singapore IAQ standard SS 554:2009
of 500 cfu/m3 for an air conditioned building.

AtmosAir units were installed in the AHU serving

the test floor (floor 3), and after 2 weeks the
bacterial count was reduced by 83% to just 234
cfu/m3 or about half the Singapore standard.

The bank then installed additional AtmosAir units into the Air Handling
Units serving 4 more areas in their building. After 2 weeks, the bacterial
level was tested on these additional 4 areas. The results showed a
total reduction of almost 92% or greater on each of these floors. On
one of the areas, the bacterial count dropped to only 48 cfu/m3.
 Case Study | Large Thai Real Estate Developer

SITUATION:
• Client and customer awareness of the importance of good air.
• Bacteria and mold make people sick.
• Client reached out to The Safety and Health at Work Promotion Association ( ) of Thailand to conduct the test.

RESULT:
• After just 2 hours, there was an 88% reduction in Bacteria and Mold. PM2.5 and VOC’s were also reduced substantially. Imagine
the results after 24 hours of use!
• Proactively eliminate the contaminants in the space continuous disinfection.
• Restore oxygen ion levels and treat germs before they get to people.
 Thank You

• Please contact us for additional information or on how to get started

with Indoor Air Quality and Energy Savings.

• Contact Information
Sam Michael
Email: Smichael@atmosair.com
Address: 4-101, 518 Xinjiang Road
Shanghai, 200050 China

Phone 86 13764254141
PRODUCT SUBMITTAL
Matterhorn 882
SPECIFICATIONS

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418 Meadow Street. Suite 204 418 Meadow
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AtmosAir Dielectric
Barrier Discharge (DBD)
Bi-Polar Ionization
vs. Needlepoint (NP)
Bi-Polar Ionization

AtmosAir.com
AtmosAir Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Bi-Polar Ionization vs. Needlepoint (NP) Bipolar Ionization

Introduction
Air ionization is a frequently used term, and there are multiple
ways to generate the energy needed to create air ions.
AtmosAir Solutions’ patented technology uses a pulsed AC
voltage to a patented composite Bi-Polar ionization (BPI)
electrode (tube) to produce a Non-Thermal Plasma discharge
which creates measurable quantities of positive and negative
air ions. The goal of the technology is to leverage air ionization
to continuously disinfect air and surfaces, and reduce indoor
contaminant levels.
AtmosAir’s BPI tubes are as long as 21 inches. Commercial
systems can utilize hundreds of tubes to help clean air and
surfaces in buildings.
AtmosAir’s Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Bi-Polar
Ionization technology should not be confused with Corona
Discharge, Needlepoint Ionization (NPBI), and Electrostatic
Precipitation, which all use an ionic process.
Anyone considering the purchase of these two technologies
should purchase one of each and note the design,
construction, and engineering of both technologies. It is
night and day.
■ AtmosAir’s unexposed design prevents oxidation from
occurring as quickly as an exposed design. As electrodes/
ion emitters are exposed to ambient conditions, while
being subjected to relatively high voltage, they oxidize
and eventually wear out. Very similar to how a spark plug
operates.
■ The composite tube acts as a “barrier” between the inner
core (electrode) where input voltage is applied. The voltage
tries to “jump” to the outside of the tube but cannot because
of the Dielectric Barrier. This process creates a rapidly
alternating energy field that converts oxygen molecules into
positively or negatively charged oxygen ions.
■ An AtmosAir 508FC has (8) 21” tubes per system. Each
tube has 75,000 ion discharge sites. A 45k CFM air handler
would require (24) 21” tubes or 1,800,000 ion discharge
sites.
Needlepoint Ionization
Needlepoint or brush ionization uses DC or AC voltage applied
to a set of quarter-inch Needlepoints or brushes (electrodes).
■ Most needlepoint designs use a quarter inch (0.25”) electrode
(needlepoint).
■ Needlepoint systems use exposed electrodes to generate air

Modes of Operation ionization.

■ As needlepoint electrodes are exposed to ambient

AtmosAir Bi-Polar Ionization conditions, while being subjected to relatively high voltage,

AtmosAir’s technology, DBD Bi-Polar Ionization, relates to the they oxidize and eventually wear out. Very similar to how a

physical construction of the AtmosAir tube (electrode). spark plug operates.

■ Due to the exposed design and process, needlepoint
■ An AtmosAir FC tube uses a 21-inch tube (electrode) to treat
ionization systems require constant cleaning (every 12-24
approximately 2,000 square feet or 2,000 CFM.
hours per patent). As one needlepoint is always negative and
■ A most critical difference with AtmosAir’s technology is
one is always positive, particles moving through the air of the
that the electrode is inside of the AtmosAir ion tube. The
opposite polarity are attracted and stick to the needles.
electrode/cathode is not exposed to ambient conditions.
■ If the needlepoints get covered (clogged) by dust (particulate
■ AtmosAir BPI Systems are designed to be UL2998 Compliant
matter), they quickly become ineffective. When the brushes
or Verified Zero Ozone Technology.
are clogged, over time, the brush will become dull and the
■ The design of the AtmosAir tube prevents the electrode/
ionization rates decrease.
cathode from acting as an electrostatic precipitator. An
■ A corona discharge occurs (think of this as a spark) causing
exposed design will attract particles to the ‘needlepoints’
one needlepoint to produce positive ions, and the other
wearing them out over time.
needlepoint to produce negative ions.

AtmosAir Asia
518 Xinjiang Road, 4-101, Jing'an, Shanghai, 200085, China
(86) 13764254141 | BreathingisBelieving@atmosair.com
AtmosAir Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Bi-Polar Ionization vs. Needlepoint (NP) Bipolar Ionization

■ NP ionizers produce single polarity ions at separate

needlepoints. Alternating Current systems produce both
AtmosAir 508FC
polarities of air ions at each needlepoint. Each AtmosAir 508FC system has (8) 21" AtmosAir tubes.
Each tube has a 21” electrode in the core of the tube. The
■ When a carbon brush is subjected to a ‘cold plasma
electrode is not exposed to ambient conditions.
discharge’ it eventually burns, as it is carbon after all. This
turns to ash and ‘clogs’ the emitter reducing ion emission
effectiveness severely. This is another reason why you may
see products with ‘wiper arms’ which clean off the dead
brush debris. The wiper arms rely on a stepper motor which
can go bad over time. Any product that is not self-cleaning is
sure to go bad over time.
■ Most HVAC professionals has experienced a picture of a dirty
coil or dirty return filter. Most can envision the fact that a
0.25” needlepoint upstream of a coil stands little to no chance
of not getting covered by particles just as a media filter
would. They require constant cleaning for effectiveness.

0.25" Exposed Electrode (“needlepoint“) 0.25” Exposed Electrode (“needlepoint“)

0.25" Exposed Electrode (“needlepoint“) 0.25" Exposed Electrode (“needlepoint“)

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518 Xinjiang Road, 4-101, Jing'an, Shanghai, 200085, China
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AtmosAir Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Bi-Polar Ionization vs. Needlepoint (NP) Bipolar Ionization

AtmosAir Solutions DBD BPI vs. Needlepoint Ionization BPI

AtmosAir DBD BPI Needlepoint Ionization

Length of electrode per 2,000 CFM 21" 0.25"

Ion Discharge Sites per 2,000 CFM 75,000 2

Product Weight (Pounds) 6 0.07

Exposed Electrode Product Design  

Reduces Contaminants In the Space  Limited

UL2998 Verified Zero Ozone  Limited Models

Produces Superoxide Anion  

Reduces Odors  Limited

Reduces VOCs  Limited

Reduces Particles  Limited

Maintenance Frequency Every 2 Years Every 12-24 Hours

Effective on Bacteria and Virus  Limited

Smart IoT Capable System  Limited

Tested Contaminant Reductions in Occupied Space  Limited

Tested Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) Performance  

Tested Against COVID to ASTM Test Method  

Why Exposed Electodes (Needlepoints) Wear and Foul Quickly In HVAC Systems

Reason for Failure Detail

Erosion, Corrosion, and Oxidation The material of the electrode(s) has oxidized, and when the oxidation is heavy, it will be green on the
surface. The surface of the electrodes is also fretted and rough. Leads to imbalanced positive and
negative ionization rates.

Dry and Wet Fouling The electrode (needlepoint) is fouled by either wet or dry carbon.

Abnormal Erosion Abnormal electrode erosion is caused by the effects of corrosion, oxidation and reaction with
ambient air—all resulting in imbalanced electrode length and positve/negative ion generation rates.

Deposits The accumulation of deposits on the needlepoint end is influenced by input voltage, and the
needlepoints operating duration. This is why you see some models with self cleaning apparatus.

Overheating When a needlepoint overheats, deposits that have accumulated on the electrode tip melt and give
the electode tip (needlepoint) a glazed or glossy appearance.

Breakage Breakage is usually caused by thermal expansion and thermal shock due to sudden heating or
cooling.

Normal Life A worn electrode due to erosion requires higher voltages, which can lead to failure.

Melting Melting is caused by overheating. Discharges at the tip are up to 1500°. This can cause the
needlepoint surface to be uneven which will result in imbalanced electrode length and positve/
negative ion generation rates.

AtmosAir Asia
518 Xinjiang Road, 4-101, Jing'an, Shanghai, 200085, China
(86) 13764254141 | BreathingisBelieving@atmosair.com
AtmosAir Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Bi-Polar Ionization vs. Needlepoint (NP) Bipolar Ionization

Performance and Efficacy

In large commercial air distribution systems, AtmosAir the virus with 40x – 60x more total ions than what would be
Solutions has thoroughly tested and vetted many different a normal setting. The ions react with everything and so it is
needlepoint ionization systems. not typically possible to approach a value of 27,000 ions/cc in
an occupied space. AtmosAir tested in a standard chamber
Needlepoint ionization manufacturers have not produced
to ASTM E1053, which is a standard testing protocol. The
standardized testing to show the systems are effective on
ion concentration was set to normal occupied room levels of
particulate matter (PM) removal (See AtmosAir ETL ANSI/
approximately 1,500 ions/cc.”
AHAM Dust Clean Air Delivery Rate Test).
– Jim Bogart, Senior Product Manager, Airside Advanced
Needlepoint ionization is very limited on odor (VOC) removal
Engineering, Johnson Controls
in large AHU or RTU systems.
AtmosAir designs and engineers air purification systems
In a commercial application with an air distribution system
that will generate between 500-1,500 ions/cubic centimeter
greater than 2,000 CFM, there is no noticeable, perceptual,
which is achievable in an office setting. AtmosAir testing to
difference in the space when NP systems are installed. This
a structured ASTM E1053 Method by an ISO 17025 accredited
is because the half-life of ions generated by a Needlepoint
testing laboratory, Microchem Laboratory showed measurable
ion generator is extremely short.
virus mitigation results at an average level of 1,500 of ions/
Needlepoint ionization has not produced third party
cc. Microchem Laboratory offers testing in compliance with
standardized testing against mold spores (See ETL
current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations as
Clean Air Delivery Rate test), bacteria and viruses in an
stipulated by the EPA and FDA.
occupied space. All tests are from chamber environments.
Needlepoint manufacturers have produced test results
Ultimately, needlepoint technology has not tested to reduce
displaying reductions at 27,000 ions per cubic centimeter in
contaminants in occupied spaces, unlike needlepoint
a 1’ cubic chamber. This ion power cannot be replicated in an
ionization manufacturer’s claims. In addition, little to
occupied space.
zero published research exists around the Needlepoint
ionization technology. Please ask a needlepoint manufacturer to provide references
of smoking casinos they have installed teir systems in. Ask to
“Be wary of the needlepoint efficacy claims against the
talk to those casinos. Needlepoint manufacturers state they
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. I’ve reviewed their lab reports,
have a solution that mitigates particulate matter and VOCs.
and the conditions do not compare to those in typical
You would think every casino in the world would use this
occupied spaces. They applied 27,000 ions/cc to the virus
solution for that reason, to break down VOCs and particles as
target while a typical occupied space (school, office, etc) is
smoke is complex particulate. When you apply a needlepoint
on the order of 2,000 ions/cc. Their air velocity was about 4x
solution in a casino it does not impact the air. No large casinos
the typical velocity in an office space. That means they hit
have adopted the technology for good reason.

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Clean Air Delivery Rate

Third Party Testing Performance vs. Key Contaminants of Concern.

A big claim of Bi-Polar Ionization is the technology’s ability AtmosAir and Needlepoint Ionization were independently
to “agglomerate” particulate matter (PM). The theory is tested by ETL to ANSI/AHAM test protocols to determine
that ions will interact with oppositely charged particles, rated Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) performance.
agglomerate them, essentially making them bigger, heavier
AtmosAir has tested to have a CADR of of 125 versus 0.3
and easier to filter.
micron particulate, and a 190 CADR vs. mold.
Essentially, AtmosAir BPI will ‘move’ and agglomerate
Needlepoint ionization tested to a 1.36 CADR vs. 0.3 micron
bigger volumes and weights of particles whereas ions
particulate, 0.11 CADR vs. smoke, and 7.02 CADR vs. pollen.
generated from Needlepoints will not reduce or impact
particulate matter.

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Ionization Half-Life
■ AtmosAir ions have been tested to have longer persistence or
half-life due to interaction with the AtmosAir DBD field and the
proprietary discharge process of positive and negative air ions.
■ Needlepoint ionization technology produces single polarity
ions at separate needlepoints placed right next to each other.
Needlepoint ions tend to re-combine very close to the unit
leaving little ions to enter the space.
■ A respected third-party Air Handling Unit manufacturer
studied AtmosAir DBD BPI vs. needlepoint ionization. The
findings are below. Ultimately, 48” from the Needlepoints
there was no measurable air ionization.
■ When applied in a commercial air distribution system there
is no way for the ions to get to the space and decrease
odors/contaminants.
■ AtmosAir DBD BPI uses a patented approach that leverages
pulsed ionization. Systems are engineered and designed so
that optimal ion levels get to the occupied space to interact
with contaminants.
■ Third party tested ‘DBD’ ions have a stronger “electron volt
potential” than needlepoint ions, which makes them survive
into the occupied spaces, where they can interact with
contaminants and clean air.
■ Ions, in their nature, have a lifespan between five and three
hundred seconds.
■ Needlepoint ions are much more affected by humidity than
AtmosAir DBD BPI ions.
■ HPS Environmental - Engineered Air Ionization Testing
Report (third party comparison test)

Measured at Unit Measured at 24” Measured at 48”

Testing Information
Discharge from Discharge from Discharge

Positive Negative Positive Negative Positive Negative

Technology FPM CFM
Ions Ions Ions Ions Ions Ions

575 23.575 4.5 3.7 3.2 3.5 2.2 2.4

AtmosAir
Matterhorn 1192 48.872. 7.2 6.3 5.8 6 4.5 4.2
(DBD BPI)
1710 70.11 14.3 7 12.8 6.8 10.8 5.7

570 23.37 3 3.1 1.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

Needlepoint
Ionization 1102 45.182 2.2 4.3 1.8 3 0.5 0
(NP BPI)
1685 69.085 6.3 5.2 4.5 3 0 0

Third party test by Engineered Air

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Construction, Design, Size and Needlepoint ion systems need to be

cleaned frequently.
Dimensions of AtmosAir Tubes
and Systems “Self Cleaning Functionality”

Needlepoint ion manufacturers have contradicted themselves

■ Needlepoint ion systems are in some cases 1/100th the size and needlepoint ionization technology products in the
of AtmosAir systems. marketplace with the development of the “self-cleaning
■ There is significant difference in the quantity of ion ionizer.” For many years manufacturers stated, ‘Needlepoint
discharge points. One AtmosAir FC tube has 75,000 systems do not require maintenance.’
discharge points or ‘Needlepoints’ per tube.
Plastic Wiper Blade powered by Stepper Motor
■ Needlepoint systems typically have 2-16 Needlepoint pairs
per system.
■ AtmosAir tube surface area (each tube is 21” in length) is
much larger than (2) Needlepoint brushes (< 1”).
■ “AtmosAir 21” tube presents more ability for airflow to flow
over the tube. This is very important as airflow (oxygen)
needs to flow over the discharge points to be ionized.
■ Needlepoint discharge points are < 0.25”, and they are cheap.
■ Touch and feel the difference in quality of the products.

Per published patents, needlepoint

One AtmosAir F tube = 75,000 ion discharge points. ion systems need to be cleaned
(1) 508FC = 600,000 ion discharge points every 12-24 hours.
Some needlepoint systems are provided with a plaste wiper
blade that is set up from the factory to activate and clean the
carbon fibers every day.

It is important to think, ‘Why do some Needlepoint

products have plastic self-cleaning apparatus yet other
products (ion bars, modular ion bars, etc.) do not have
self-cleaning apparatus?’

This is a major fundamental contradiction that any engineer

(2) 0.25” ion discharge points
of record should be able to comprehend.

Why the needlepoint ion systems require constant

maintenance is because as voltage is applied to the individual
Needlepoints, a debris or discharge builds up on the tip of the
needlepoint. This causes deposits and ultimately clogging
of the ion pins. Needlepoint ion systems can be clogged and
covered with particles, dirt, carbon deposits, etc. Once they
are dirty, they start to erode and fail.

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A typical office environment can contain Nitrogen, Oxygen,
Salt vapours, salt crystals, dust and traces of nitrides and
chloride salts (HCL). Ammonium nitrates salt cystals are
commonly created, and these can grow on the tip of
the pin (needlepoint) electrodes. At high humidities, the
aforementioned salts become conductive, thus degrading
and compromising bipolar ion production.
Needlepoint ionization requires constant maintenance. It is
a disposable product and burns out after a period. When the
needlepoints or brushes begin to foul up, they disintegrate,
and the entire system needs to be thrown away. It is fact that
needlepoints wear out at the tip and ion formation decreases.
(See picture below).
In contrast, AtmosAir tubes last for over two years. In
environments that are not dirty they do not need to be
cleaned frequently.
“Carbon Fiber Brushes”
Needlepoint manufacturers will try to market the needlepoint
technology design as durable and long lasting. “Carbon fiber
brushess are so strong that they are used to create airplane
fuselages and automotive shells.”
Long lasting carbon fiber brushes is marketing. Typically, the
bristles of the needlepoint brush may contain between 20 to
about 80 wt % polypropylene copolymers, about 5-40 wt %
talc, and 5 to 40 wt % carbon black.
A needlepoint carbon brush system has a brass electrode with
carbon brushes crimped or heat shrinked to the electrode.
AtmosAir systems use stainless steel cathodes which have a
melting point of up to 2500°F, which is superior. Cold plasma
isn’t “cold,” as the discharges at the tip are up to 1500° which
can easily burn away “carbon.”

Furthermore, dust collects on and around the pin electrode,

mitigating efficient ion propagation, hence requiring periodic
cleaning. Over a period of time, pin electrodes get corroded
by either sulfur salts, corona discharge frequency, and both
can adversely dull the keenness of the electrode. As the
needlepoint erodes, it moves away from the nominal position
and reduces ion production, and thus produces non uniform
ion generation.

The phenomena is keen to spark erosion of metals and

Needlepoint Electrode (0.25”) core is brass.
alloys, impacting the service life of the device. Furthermore,
electrode steel erosion significantly increases with ambient
temperature, frequency of bi-polar ion mobility, acid
concentrations of the operating environment as well as NOx
vapors and HCL vapors,

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Real-Time Indoor Air Quality

Measurement and Verification
in changing IAQ conditions. The AtmosAir sensor probe
■ AtmosAir BPI has been awarded for being a smart system
typically resides in the main return duct or plenum so it can
with demand-controlled capabilities (AtmosSmart).
sample air coming back from the space being treated by the
■ Since needlepoint ionization does not impact indoor air
AtmosAir bi-polar unit.
quality, needlepoint ionization manufacturers typically do
■ AtmosSmart also has the option to be connected to BMS
very little when it comes to commissioning, measurement,
using BACnet IP with an RJ 45 Ethernet connection so the
and verification of actual air cleaning performance.
BMS can trend and display Indoor Air Quality data.
■ AtmosSmart is an integrated in duct air monitoring system,
■ AtmosSmart measures and controls around 8 parameters of
that connects to the AtmosAir bi-polar ion unit and will
IAQ: TVOC, particulate matter (PM2.5), formaldehyde, ozone,
adjust Bi-Polar Ion levels based on feedback from the IAQ
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, relative humidity and
readings it is measuring. This is to provide optimal ion levels
temperature.

AtmosAir Needlepoint

Multiple test from certified labs Primarily references / focuses on lab tests

Dozens of 3rd party tests done by customers in real world

Sparse measurement and verification
spaces used in normal conditions

The few case studies focus primarily on reduction of

Numerous case studies / references supported outside air and the subsequent energy savings. NOT
by clients evidence that the NBPI improved the air quality or
addresses viruses in real world setting..

of ions are lost while being transferred through the coil. The
Ion Bars majority of ions are eaten up by that infrastructure.

Needlepoint manufacturers have started to focus on Many HVAC professionals have experienced a picture of a dirty

ionization bars for “treatment of cooling coils.” Per their coil or dirty return filter. Most can envision the fact that a 0.25”

installation language it is supposed to be mounted on the needlepoint array upstream of a coil stands little to no chance

“inlet side of the coil.”
It is important to note this technology does not offer
continual self cleaning to the needlepoints.
Most importantly, if an ion bar is installed on the inlet side
of the coil it will have little to no impact on air or surfaces
in the occupied space.
Testing and experience shows that a dramatic percentage
of not getting covered by particles just as a media filter would.
It requires constant cleaning for effectiveness.
The design and placement of an ion bar will only impact
a portion of the HVAC conditioning coils as aerodynamics
will push the ions through a small section where the ion
bar is typically placed. An AtmosAir system designed
and engineered for coil cleaning benefit would more
evenly saturate the coil with ions affecting a much larger
surface area.

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Ion Science
Ion Knob
The below comments are from Dr. Stacy Daniels, Adjunct
Professor, University of Michigan.

“Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are widely acknowledged

to be the sanitizing agent with regards to both pathogens
and gases. A system or technology needs to ionize oxygen
to create any of the various Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).
An Ionization Energy (IE) of 12.07 eV is the level at which
oxygen begins to ionize. Needlepoint manufacturers have
been explicitly stating that they DO NOT reach 12.07 eV.
Therefore if there are no ROS then what is the mysterious
active agent? Eradication without oxidation? Ions without air?
It is the superoxide anion that creates the hydroxyl radicals on
surfaces of pathogens. Hydroxyls are an extremely powerful
sanitizing agent. The only way to generate superoxide anions
is to ionize oxygen at over 12.07 eV. Needlepoint bi-polar
ionization does not reach this level and therefore would NOT
Published Third Party Case
create superoxide anions.” Studies and Findings.
Conclusion: Needlepoint ionization does not ionize oxygen ■ Needlepoint ionization has yet to have any institutions or
and does not create superoxide anions to act as a sanitizing journals publish third-party findings or case studies.
agent with regards to both viruses, pathogens, and VOCs. ■ There is little to no published or peer reviewed research on

AtmosAir operates at 12.6 eV. needlepoint ionization.

Dynamic Ion Adjustment
Ionization is not “install and forget.”
Giving Owners the ability to adjust their ionization system is
very important.
All AtmosAir systems have various control settings they can
be run at. All AtmosAir systems have various BMS integration
controls including continuous Indoor Air Quality monitoring.
■ Data on Needlepoint ionization is typically coming from a
manufacturer claiming product effectiveness.
From the CDC
“Relative to many other air cleaning or disinfection
technologies, needlepoint bi-polar ionization has a
less-documented track record in regards to cleaning/
disinfecting large and fast volumes of moving air within
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.”
– CDC, 2020

Needlepoint systems are not adjustable. They run on (1)

ionization setting out of the box.

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Feedback from Ease of Maintenance

Engineering Community Every manufacturer can claim a product lifespan. AtmosAir
suggests that Owners change out the electrode (tube) every
A highly respected MEP Consulting Engineering firm was
two years. It is a great option for an owner to have. They can
asked to inspect a needlepoint ionization installation,
run the systems longer than 2 years, but the ease of tube
Comments from the inspection include:
replacement makes the design truly superior. Over a period of
■ “Needlepoints began to arc when they became dirty with
time the cathode/ion generator will wear, and that would be a
dust or corrosion from the airstream. Once needlepoints
fact for any ionization system.
arced, they were not effective any longer.”
■ “We used an ion meter to try determine the effectiveness of
the needlepoints. You literally had to get within about 2 to 3 Conclusion
inches of each needlepoint to read any ions at all. We were all
surprised.” AtmosAir’s Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Bi-Polar

■ “Ionization tubes (DBD), similar to AtmosAir, are the better Ionization technology should not be confused with Corona

investment in comparison to needlepoint ionization.” Discharge, Needlepoint Ionization (NPBI), and Electrostatic
Precipitation, which all use an ionic process.
Documented bullets from the site visit at project
installation detailed: AtmosAir DBD BPI has been installed in over 100M square
feet of commercial space. AtmosAir’s proven indoor air
■ Needles became corroded.
quality technologies are engineered to as a continuous
■ The protective cover over the needles is split due to arcing
disinfectant, actively reducing a wide range of airborne and
and breakdown of the plastic insulator.
surface contaminants such as viruses, VOCs (volatile organic
■ The light circular pattern around one needle is indicative of
compounds), bacteria, and germs. AtmosAir presents the
arcing.
ability to measure, treat, and monitor indoor air quality
■ The dark stains on the stainless-steel enclosure are the
continuously while purifying contaminants in the air and
electroplating of contamination. The circular discoloration of
on surfaces.
the galvanized steel support shows the extent of the ion field
which is obviously very small and ineffective.
■ Downstream coils will likely be fouled.

Perceptual indoor air

quality difference
■ In our testing, we have only recognized perceptual
differences in indoor air quality when NP is installed in
standalone systems serving a very small area (+/- 400 sq ft).
■ This is because of the ionization half-life issue.

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