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Agenda• RGF History• IAQ Pollutants• Older “Passive” Technologies

• Filtration• UV lights

• RGF Advanced Oxidization Technologies• PHI Technology / Guardian Air• REME Technology

•Test Results•Application specific products•Testimonials

RGF History•Founded in 1985•Purification of Air, Food & Water•Products in 33 countries •Published in 170+ Periodicals •Many active patents•“Leave no chemical behind”•Technology used by US Military across the globe

• Little Palm Island – Envirovision Program• Caterpillar – Water purification and recycling for equipment washing• Turf Washing – Control bacterial growth on playing field• Marine Systems – Water recycling and purification for yachts

• Disney Cruise Lines & Resorts – Norwalk Virus Protection• Marriott & Hilton Properties – Odor and smoke remediation• China – SARS Protection , Jackie Chan International Theater Group, Alphay• Orland Park, IL Public Schools – Reduce absentee rate and mold odors• Sandia National Laboratory – Bioterrorism threat reduction

Corporate PartnershipsAir Purification:

Water Purification:

Food Purification:• Subway Franchises – Ice Machine Purification• Ingersoll Rand – Food Purification for Costco Distribution Centers• Food Packaging – Tyson Chicken, Butterball Turkey, Wild Bill’s Jerky• Dole Pineapple – Mold control in refrigerated pineapple shipping containers

Indoor Air Quality 101

Particulates

Microbes

Gases

Particulates• Minute solid particles less than 500

micrometers• Composition changes by season

Dust

Dander

Pollen

• Material shed from the body of various animals• Can be a very aggressive allergen

• Released by certain plant species• Lightweight and small• Stays air born for extended periods of time

ParticulatesDust

Dander

Pollen

How to Identify Particulate Problems• Allergy related issues

• Hayfever & Ragweed Allergies, Dust Allergies, Cat & Dog Allergies

How to Treat• Physically remove the irritating particles from the air.• Most commonly accomplished using filtration

Questions to Ask• “Do you have any allergy problems this time of

year?”• “I see you have a dog/cat, does it cause allergies in

your family?”

Microbes• Single Cell Organism• Self contained and can reproduce without a

host• E.g., MRSA, E. Coli, Staph, Strep…..

Bacteria

Viruses

Mold Spores

• Minimal structure of genetic material and protein

• Can only be seen with an electron microscope• E.g., Norwalk, SARS, Avian Flu….• Airborne Single Cell Organism• Grows into mold as soon as conditions permit• Causes allergic reactions, asthma episodes,

irritations, infections, sinus congestion problems….

MicrobesBacteria

Viruses

Mold Spores

How to Identify Potential Microbe Problems• Anyone more susceptible to illness (Elderly, High Risk)• Kids who go to school bring home germs• Mold in your AC, Bathroom, Basement, etc….

How to Treat• Kill the germs in as much of the air as possible

as quickly as possible.

Questions to Ask• “Do your kids ever bring home a sinus infection that

gets passed around the house until everyone gets it?”

• “Are you concerned about getting sick this year?”• “Do you get mold growth or a musty smell in your

bathroom or basement?”

Gases• Created by Evaporation of Additives• VOCs off gas from smoke, adhesives, carpets,

cleaning agents, nail polish, paint, new construction, pressed wood products…

• Can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea…

VOCs

Odors

• Caused by odorant molecules dissolved in the air.

• E.g., pet odors, perfumes, food odors…

GasesVOCs

Odors

How to Identify Potential Gas Problems• Look for Candles, Sprays, Incense, odor cover ups• Typical odors to watch for: Pets, Cooking, Kids, Trash• New Carpet, Paint, Pressed Wood, Chemicals in use

How to Treat• Break down the molecules in the conditioned space

Questions to Ask• “You have a lot of candles around, have you looked

into air purification? Lots of our customers use the Guardian Air to replace those chemicals and save money.”

• “Is this new paint? Did you use a low VOC paint?”• ”Do you like to cook fish? Does the smell linger in the

air for hours after you finished?”

Particulates Microbes GasesAllergies• Dog & Cat Allergies

• Hay fever & Ragweed

• Dust Allergies

Solution:• Physically remove

irritating particles from the air, most commonly done with filtration.

Germs & Mold• Kids in School

• Elderly & High Risk

• Mold Growth & Allergies

Solution:• Kill the germs and

mold spores in the air to reduce the risk of exposure.

Odors & VOC’s• Scented Candles &

Sprays

• Cooking/Pet odors

• New Paint, Carpet, etc…

Solution:• Break down the odor

and VOC molecules in the conditioned space.

Identify the Problem

Filtration• Removes

particulates from the air

• Filters are limited in the size of particles they can capture effectively

• Not Effective on Microbes and Gases

Filtration

Chart showing MERV 9 Filter Increase in Efficiency as Filter Loads

• Every time you change a filter it takes time for it to reach maximum efficiency

• As the particulates are captured they leave less space for other particulates to get through

• A New MERV 9 Filter captures less than 20% of 1 Micron Particles

Germicidal Ultra Violet Light• 254 nm first used in 1950’s• Disrupts RNA/DNA to sterilize microbes• To achieve sterilization you need to get

to the CT Value:

Energy (Wattage) x Time (Seconds) = CT ValueIt’s a Direct Relationship. The more power you have the less time you need.

• The farther from the light you are, the less power you get (Inverse Square Law)

• A coil is exposed to the UV light 24 hours a day.

UV Lights and Moving Air

36wUV

1.5”

3”

6”

12”

0.18 Sec

0.56 Sec

2.18 Sec

8.75 Sec

0.16 Sec

0.33 Sec

0.66 Sec

1.33 Sec

Microbe Travel TimeDistanceMinimum RequiredSterilization Time

100%

25%

6.25%

1.56%

Effectiveness

vs.

vs.

vs.

vs.

1600 CFM through a 16”x16”

Duct moves at 900 ft/minuteThat’s 10.2 mph.

Conclusion Estimated Numbers with a residentially marketed 16” - 36w UVC Bulb sterilizing E. Coli Bacteria (CT Value= ~7000µW.s)

Inverse Square LawDouble the Distance, ¼ The Power

Light Energy Decreases as Distance IncreasesEstimated Minimum Exposure needed for Sterilization

The Microbes move past the light faster than the UVC can get them.

PCO TechnologyPhotoelectric Effect:

• UV Light Energizes a TiO2 Catalyst

• Ejected Electron creates an “Electron Hole”

• The “hole” is filled by an electron from the air.

• This process starts a chain reaction

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PCO TechnologyPhotoelectric Effect:

• Chain reaction creates Hydroxyl Radical (OH)

• OH has very short life span (Microseconds)

• Destroys microbes and gases that come Into contact with the TiO2 Surface

OHOH OH

OH

OH OHOH

OH OH OH OH

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PCO TechnologyPhotoelectric Effect:

• More Surface area = more potential contacts

Airflow

• Microbes that don’t touch the catalyst are not effected

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Passive Air PurificationAlmost All Air Purifiers Have the Same Problem

They work on “Passive” Technology• You have to

bring all the pollutants to the device!

• No protection in the conditioned space

• Can’t eliminate ongoing odor problems

RGF’s Air Purification ProductsHow do we purify all the air in the building

at the same time? GOALS

• Treat every cubic foot of air at the same time

• Attack Microbes & Gases as soon as they are introduced

• Reduce odors where you actually spend time.

PHI Technology

PHI TechnologyGuardian Air

• Unit installs in the Supply Plenum• Unit Should be Constantly Running

• Turning the unit on/off with the fan could shorten it’s life

• Transformer fit for any power source between

100V-240V (24V Model Available)

PHI TechnologyBroad spectrum

UV lamp

Quad-metallic Hydrophilic coating

Optimal surface area

Hydrated Coating

PPC Sleeve

PHI TechnologyPhotohydroionization - Catalyst

Rhodium – Converts Nitric Oxide to Nitrogen and Oxygen

Titanium DiOxide– “when TiO2 is exposed

to UV light of a wavelength below 385 nanometers in the presence of water vapor, two highly reactive substances are formed: hydroxyl radicals [OH] and a superoxide ion [O2

-1].”

Silver & Copper – “Turbocharger” Speeds up the reaction process

PHI TechnologyPhotohydroionization

Advanced Oxidation Plasma

(AOP)

H H

O

H H

O

H H

O

O2-

HO2

O2-

HO2

• Broad Spectrum UV Light is Targeted onto the Quad Metallic Catalyst which starts a chain reaction

What are Hydro-peroxides?

Water Oxygen

H2O + O2 + = H2O2

What’s actually in that brown bottle?

3% H2O2 -Hydrogen Peroxide97% H2O -Water

Hydrogen Peroxide

PHI TechnologyPhotohydroionization

Advanced Oxidation Plasma

(AOP)

H H

O

H H

O

H H

O

O2-

HO2

O2-

HO2

• Unit creates Hydro-Peroxides in the air stream which are distributed through the conditioned space

• Hydro-Peroxides destroy Microbes & Gases that they come into contact with.

• Hydro-Peroxides revert back into O2 and H2O, destroying pollutants in the process

• All of the oxidizers created exist in outside air

PHI TechnologyHydro-Peroxides in Outside Air

• All of the oxidizers created exist in outside air:• The Sun is a big UV Light and

there’s lots of air for it to hit• Hydro-Peroxides naturally

make outside air “Fresh”

• Natural Outside Levels of Hydro-Peroxides: 0.02ppm

• PHI units are designed to create the same levels indoors

• Guardian Air units have a 2 year warranty

• Lamp & Catalyst are one piece called a “Cell”

• 25,000 Hour Cell Life (2.8Years)

• Cell is replaceable

• Fluoro-Plastic sleeve on unit means no dusting

Maintenance & Warranty

REME Technology

REME+ Generator

REME Technology1.) Particulates are in your air.

3.) Particulates Start to Stick Together - Coagulation

2.) Ionized Peroxides Charge the Particulates

4.) Larger Particles = Better Filtration Rates For Any Filter

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REME TechnologyReflective Electro-Magnetic Energy

• Unit creates a group of “Friendly Oxidizers”

• Oxidizers pass a charge off to airborne particulates

• Particulates stick together making them larger

• Larger particulates become to heavy to remain in the air.

• Existing Filters collect the larger particles at a much higher rate of efficiency

REME TechnologyREME+ Generator

• Unit installs in the Supply Plenum• Unit Should be Constantly Running

• Turning the unit on/off with the fan could shorten it’s life

• Transformer fit for any power source between

100V-240V

Maintenance & Warranty• REME units have a 2 year

warranty

• Lamp & Catalyst are one piece called a “Cell”

• 25,000 Hour Cell Life (~3 Years)

• Cell is replaceable

• Fluoro-Plastic sleeve on unit means no dusting

PHI vs. REME RecapPHI System Effective on:

Bacteria: YesVirus: YesMold Spores: YesOdors: YesVOCs: YesParticulates: No

REME System Effective on:

Bacteria: YesVirus: YesMold Spores: YesOdors: YesVOCs: YesParticulates: Yes

Sandia National LabsRGF Partners on Homeland Security Project – Bio Terror Study

• Exposure to Microbes in the conditioned space is the most serious risk

• Purification in the HVAC system is too late, you’ve already been exposed!

• Sandia looked to RGF’s PHI technology to provide that air purification in the space, but they needed a way to test it.

That led RGF to develop the world’s first Sneeze Machine

Independent Lab TestsThe Sneeze Test

• Simulated Sneeze Machine Sneezes 1g Fluid at 100 MPH

• Load it with germs and send sneezes at a collection plate

• Hydro-Peroxides immediately reduce microbes by 98% in the first 3 ft.

Independent Lab TestsH1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%

Independent Lab Tests

INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%

SARS - Severe acute respiratory syndrome

Independent Lab Tests

INACTIVATION RATE: 99+%

Norwalk Virus

Independent Lab TestsMethicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

INACTIVATION RATE: 98+%

Independent Lab Tests

INACTIVATION RATE: 97+%

Mold Spores

Independent Lab Tests

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Technology Approvals

• Internationally recognized testing agencies

• Certificates awarded in air cleaning category

REME Technology

REME+ Generator

• REME-HVAC-305 0 – 6,500 CFM• REME-HVAC-305HO 6500 – 10,000 CFM

Guardian Air Applications• 9” 1,000-6,500 CFM

• 9”HO 6,500-10,000 CFM

• 14” 10,000-18,000 CFM

• 14”HO 18,000-26,000 CFM

• Fits most applications including heavy duty commercial• Units can be combined to fit higher CFM ratings• Sizing chart guidelines are for maximum efficiency.• High load application may require larger units

Guardian Air Applications

• VSF 500-2,000 CFM

• Designed to put out a smaller concentration of oxidizers for constant operation

• Great for VSF Units, Apartments, Condo, etc……

Guardian Air Applications

• Mini

• Designed for applications such as PTAC Units, boats, mobile homes, or any application where space is at a premium.

Guardian Air Applications• Plug-In-Plus

• Covers 1 room applications up to 1000 sqft

• 3 modes (High, Low, Off)

• Perfect for:

• Assisted Living Facilities

• Hydronic Heating

• Hotel Rooms

• Etc….

Specialty Products

Guardian Air Ice• Ice Machine Head

& Bin• Remote Injection

(Deli Case, Black Water Tank, Etc…)

• Higher PPM of Peroxides through 2 outputs

CAPS Units• Regular (5000sqft)

• Mini (1500sqft)

• High Volume Fan• 3 Fan Speeds• Custom Filters• VOC, Radon, FOG,

Carbon, Particulate

Rapid Recovery Unit• Perfect for one time Air

Quality problems.• 2 x 9” PHI cells and an 88

CFM fan provide high power purification fast

• Duct Sanitation• Remediation work• 10,000 Hour Life Cells

Public Schools“The school district decided to try the product and would phase it in during class room modifications to be done in spring of 2007. As part of the project, the school decided to run preliminary studies on the effect on absenteeism verses the same period a year earlier. The results showed that with the Guardian Air units installed, the absenteeism fell by 15-20%. This is a very important point for all school districts as they receive their federal and state funding based on daily attendance records. So the more students in school, the more funding they receive. In essence, PS 135 got an increase in their funding of 15-20%.”

-RGF Electronic New Volume 1

Assisted Living Facilities“Since the system was installed, the ALF has experienced higher revenues and lower costs -- not a bad combination. Among the quantifiable results:

• $97,200 annual revenue increase;• $14,000 savings on reduced carpetand bedding replacement;• $5,400 savings by eliminating odor"cover ups"; and• $7,700 savings due to lower staffabsenteeism”

ApplicationsRESIDENTIAL• Any home with mold, odors,

VOC’S, bacteria or viruses• Single family homes• Apartments• Town Homes• Condominiums• Basements• Bonus Rooms• Hobby Shops• Shops

COMMERCIAL• Office Buildings• Hospitals• Doctors Offices• Retirement facilities• Bars & restaurants• Veterinary Offices• Locker rooms• Morgue’s• Jails• Hotels