air filtration
Removing airborne particles
Air filtration is the process of removing particles, pollutants, or contaminants from air as it passes through a filter or filtration system.
The term appears in discussions of HVAC systems, respirators, and clean rooms: The building's air filtration couldn't keep up with the wildfire smoke.
Air filtration quality is often measured by how small a particle the system can capture.
- HEPA filtersHigh-efficiency particulate air traps
- air purifierMachine filtering indoor atmosphere
- activated carbonPorous charcoal for filtration
- cleanroomsControlled contamination-free workspaces
- indoor air qualityEnclosed space atmosphere healthfulness
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