Chisato Fukuda and Ryan Calvert, Smart Air, Mongolia

1. Ryan Calvert and Chisato Fukuda
SmartAir Mongolia
#ThinkUrban Challenges and Solutions
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
November 16, 2015
Improving Indoor
Air Quality Using
Air Purifiers

2. 20 kg of air1 kg of food
2 kg of water

5. Air pollution peaks during winter
World Health Organization 2012

6. HEPA Filters
• Mat of randomly arranged polyester fibers
• Capture > 99% of particles below and above .3
microns
• Capture PM 2.5, bacteria, viruses, pollen, mold
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7. Do Filters really work?
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8. 1. HEPA Filter
2. Fan
3. Coarse Pre-Filter
IQ Air Health Pro
Air

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2.5 Micron Particulate
> 90% Reduction
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11. The DIY Air Purifier
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12. How big of rooms can
they clean?
15 m2
(Most bedrooms)
30 m2
(Large living rooms)
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10-Day Average
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Hours Used
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Recommend Changing on Day 140
Average = 7.49 hours/day
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Original DIY Blue Air Philips IQ Air Cannon
Average % Particulates Removed .5 Microns 2.5 Microns
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Original DIY Blue Air Philips IQ Air Cannon
Price vs Effectiveness .5 Microns 2.5 Microns Cost (T)
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16. Thanks!
Join Smart Air on Facebook
Facebook.com/smartairfilters
Email us at:
mongolia@smartairfilters.com
smartairfilters.com/mn
particlecounting.tumblr.com

17. Brainstorming session
1.) Breathing cleaner air is possible. We need to
share this information to everyone in UB.
2.) Anyone can build an air filter. We just need a
HEPA filter and flat surfaced fan.
• What are the best ways to reach the UB public?
What topics regarding indoor air quality is the
most crucial?
• What are the most effective ways to
communicate this information to the public?
• How can get HEPA filters and fans locally
available at an affordable price?