CCFT (Close Coupled Field Technology)

How does CCFT work? - Take a closer look at the problem

CCFT (Close Coupled Field Technology) generates a ‘contained’ electrical field which has a huge destabilising effect on all compounds and materials in the air passing through it.

A combination of high voltage, molecular forces and extreme oxidative stress within the field effectively denatures chemical compounds and kills microbes in the air passing through it.

The cell walls and internal structures of micro-organisms such as bacteria, moulds and yeasts are completely disrupted by the field, causing immediate loss of viability. Even the most resistant biological structures – bacterial endospores – are destroyed by the effects of the CCFT. Viruses are similarly affected, with the plasma field breaking down the viral capsid (protective protein coat) when present, and denaturing the viral DNA or RNA.

All chemical compounds – organic and inorganic – in the air are subject to attack at a molecular level and will be continuously degraded into smaller and smaller entities, ultimately even down to their component elements! Any inert particulate materials are then passed through a HAF filter where particles down to below 0.1 micron in size can be trapped. The combination of the CCFT and HAF filter significantly out-performs both HEPA and ULPA filters standards.

How effective is Airmanager and CCFT?

Extensive trials and evaluations on air quality in buildings (domestic, commercial and healthcare premises), leisure facilities such as public houses, restaurants and sports centres, clean rooms and laboratories; and on emissions from industrial stacks, vehicles and solvent-degreasing equipment have shown:

• Greater than 99.999% destruction of germs, bacterial spores, moulds and yeasts and all major families of viruses
  
• Almost complete removal of chemicals found in tobacco smoke (including ammonia, ethenylpyridine, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, nicotine, phenolics and cresols)
• Almost complete removal of particulates
• Almost complete removal of VOCs; methylene chloride concentrations reduced from >2000 parts per million to zero in under 3 minutes operation
• Experimental work using pyrolised Mobil Jet Oil 11, skydrol hydraulic fluid and ade-icing fluid demonstrated a 97-99% reduction in oil pyrolysis products(including hexanal, phenol, n-N dimethylacetamide, 4-methyloctane and n-dodecane) with 3 passes through the AirManager 'calibrated test unit'

AirManager has been developed over several years and was initially used in nursinghomes to remove unpleasant odours. Since that time it has been adapted for a widerange of markets including food technology, laboratories, quarantine areas, hospital and healthcare units – anywhere where a clean air environment is needed. It is used for remediation of buildings following flood or fire, protection of food testing laboratories from cross-infection of test samples, has been applied to manufacturing operations where VOCs can cause problems e.g. pharmaceutical, ink production and solvent utilization. It is used in veterinary establishments, for funeral operations, in forensics laboratories, in the hospitality and leisure industries, including cruise ships and also in retail establishments.

In addition to many ringing endorsements from universities and laboratories, AirManager was selected as a winner out of 250 entries from companies worldwide in a UK National Health Service (NHS) Smart Solutions competition to find new ways to help combat hospital bugs.

Types of Marine Unit

	Bespoke units Our design engineers will be happy to visit and survey your ship and then design a custom built unit specifically to your requirements.
	Easy integration with current ducts This unit can easily be incorporated into your existing duct work to provide the maximum protection in the minimum of space.