Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide Photo Catalytic Oxidation Series 7
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2.1 System Structure
The Bioclimatic PCO system is comprised of UV lamps, photo catalytic panels
with a titanium dioxide coating permanently bonded to the panel. The panels
are designed for optimum air cleaning performance. Each PCO panel is a
matrix coated with titanium dioxide catalyst that is designed to maximize the
amount of irradiated surface area exposed to the air flow. The number, size and
configuration of the components are determined by the size of the system and
the contaminants that need to be removed or neutralized.
The base system contains a pre-filter (required to protect the panel and lamps),
a single array of UV lamps, PCO panels, and high efficiency filters (if included)
to remove any particulate matter. A single stage of UV can irradiate up to two
stages of PCO panels.
UV-C (also known as UVGI) lamps are placed are placed approximately 6” from
the catalytic panel to provide maximum air cleaning efficiency. The lamps
are selected and placed to provide a minimum of 1,100 microwatts per square
centimeter across the front of the catalytic panel.
2.2 PCO Panel
The heart of the PCO system is the photo catalytic panel. The panel is a ¾” deep aluminum honeycomb with TiO2 coating that
is permanently bonded to all surfaces of the panel. The panel structure, size and shape are designed to maximize the system air
cleaning and purification capacity while minimizing airflow pressure drop.
■ Each 24” by 24” honeycomb panel has over 10,000 square inches of catalytically active surface to provide the maximum air cleaning
surface. Panels are available in a variety of sizes to fit different systems configurations.
■ The positions of the panel and lights are optimized to maximize the air cleaning catalytic reactions.
■ The Bioclimatic panel is easy to maintain. The panel does not shed or deteriorate. The only maintenance that may be needed is to
occasionally rinse off any accumulated debris.
■ The panel has no moving parts and the bonded TiO2 catalyst is not consumed by the reaction. Properly maintained, the panel can
provide many, many years of service.
■ The panel’s air cleaning efficiency and low cost make it an extremely and efficient air cleaning solution.
2.2 PCO Panel
Photo catalytic Oxidation is a proven air cleaning technology. Independent test results from around the world confirm that
Bioclimatic’s technology produces profound reductions in air pollutants and contaminants.
■ 93.6% reduction in Viruses and Bacteria
■ 80% drop in VOCs
■ Reduces Ozone and Formaldehyde
■ Low Pressure Drop
2.1 System Structure
The Bioclimatic PCO system is comprised of
UV lamps, photocatalytic panels with a titanium
dioxide coating permanently bonded to the
panel, and high efficiency filtration. The panels
are designed for optimum air cleaning
performance. Each PCO panel is a matrix
coated with titanium dioxide catalyst that is
designed to maximize the amount of irradiated
surface area exposed to the air flow. The
number, size and configuration of the
components are determined by the size of the
system and the contaminants that need to be
removed or neutralized.
The base system contains a pre-filter, a single
array of UV lamps and PCO panels, and high
efficiency filters to remove any particulate
matter. A single stage of UV can irradiate two
stages of PCO panels. For more demanding air
cleaning applications additional stages of catalytic panels and UV lamps can be added as required. Some
specific contaminants require additional cleaning technologies to remove or neutralize them.
Bioclimatic’s engineers will help you design a system to address challenging air cleaning requirements.
UV-C lamps with an optimum germicidal wavelength of 254 nanometers are placed are placed
approximately 6” from the catalytic panel to provide maximum air cleaning efficiency. The lamps are
selected and placed to provide a minimum of 1,100 microwatts per square centimeter across the front of
the catalytic panel.
2.2 PCO Panel
The heart of the PCO system is the photo catalytic panel. The panel is a ¾” deep aluminum honeycomb
with TiO2 coating that is permanently bonded to all surfaces of the panel. The panel structure, size and
shape are designed to maximize the system air cleaning and purification capacity while minimizing
airflow pressure drop.
•Each 24” by 24” honeycomb panel has over 10,000 square inches of catalytically active surface to
provide the maximum air cleaning surface. Panels are available in a variety of sizes to fit different
systems configurations.
•The positions of the panel and lights are optimized to maximize the air cleaning catalytic reactions.
•The Bioclimatic panel is easy to maintain. The panel does not shed or deteriorate. The only
maintenance that may be needed is to occasionally rinse off any accumulated debris.
•The panel has no moving parts and the bonded TiO2 catalyst is not consumed by the reaction.
Properly maintained, the panel can provide many, many years of service.
•The panel’s air cleaning efficiency and low cost make it an extremely safe and efficient air cleaning
solution.
