Facilities that require employees to have constant contact with potentially dangerous substances have been making use of directional air flow systems for a number of years, allowing them to mitigate the risk involved when working with such substances and ensuring a safer work environment for everybody.
Laboratories, research centers, hospitals and many more can make use of such a system for this purpose and they offer a wide range of benefits that you should consider before making the decision to invest.
Natural Ventilation
In the majority of cases, a directional air flow system will make use of natural air ventilation as part of the system, though some will also incorporate mechanical ventilation if needed. Going the natural route allows for the circulation of better quality air in the facility, which in turn is able to remove more airborne pathogens that other types of ventilation system. Furthermore, such systems are also generally most cost-effective than a system that needs to make use of complex mechanical ventilation or a similar system, which allows your company to avoid some of the high costs that you might expect from using such a system. Overall, this means that you get better peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that the best quality air is making the rounds in your facility.
Accuracy
The directional air flow system offered at Phoenix Controls allows you to do away with the inaccuracies that are often associated with a mechanical system. Remember that the use of a natural air flow is not prone to breakdowns or failures, whereas a mechanical system needs to be maintained on a regular basis and may present a variety of accuracy issues for any number of reasons. This, in turn, will allow you to increase infection control in your facility and ensure that no employees or patients become sick as a result of the quality of your air flow system. Many choose to combine a mechanical system with a natural directional air flow system, leaving them completely covered in case the mechanical system fails to operate as expected.
Lower Energy Bills
One of the biggest disadvantages of making use of a mechanical air flow system is the fact that you will need to spend money on the energy required to keep it running at all hours of the day. Considering that air flow quality is a major concern for hospitals and laboratories, it is rare for the system to ever be shut down, resulting in enormous bills. A good directional air flow system will give you the chance to use far less energy while still achieving a high level of air purity, making your facility more efficient and cost-effective as a result.
Usable Away From Facilities
In addition to being an excellent option for facilities that need to keep air as pure as possible, many traditional buildings make use of a directional air flow system in an effort to rid themselves of the stale air that often develops as a result of traditional air conditioning units. This allows everybody in the building to enjoy healthier, fresher air.