Posts Tagged ‘Photocatalytic Oxidation Air Purifiers’

Photocatalytic Oxidation, or PCO, is the air purification technology that’s used in every single KesAir product to scrub the air of harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Developed for use in the controlled, enclosed spaces of the International Space Station, PCO is a process that produces no harmful emissions – and you can use it to protect your entire food storage or processing facility. 

We’ve adapted this powerful purification technology for use in all kinds of spaces – and it has proven extremely effective in eliminating bacteria, viruses, and other threats like ethylene gas in food storage, all without producing any harmful emissions like ozone. Even better, the entire KesAir lineup consists of FDA Class II listed medical devices – certified safe for use in some of the most sensitive environments. With recorded proof of effectiveness, PCO offers a safe solution to premature spoilage and other problems in food storage – protecting products and employees alike.

Citrus Warehouse PCO Study Results

Not only is Airocide in operation for thousands of customers in North America, our technology can be found all over the globe. For example, a study conducted in the refrigerated citrus warehouse of a produce wholesaler in Valencia, Spain revealed the effectiveness of the Airocide system in reducing mold spores. Two Airocide ACS-100 units were used to purify the air in a 43,400 ft3 warehouse containing oranges. Air samples were taken twice over a seven day period, once at the beginning to establish a baseline for the airborne mold in the facility without Airocide, and once after 7 days with the two units active and on.

After 7 days at a temperature of 54°F, the Airocide PCO air purification system had eliminated 79% of the airborne mold in the refrigerated warehouse. More details on this study are available here on our website, and along with a variety of other studies on our PCO technology, it shows that Airocide effectively reduces those pathogenic threats that contribute to premature spoilage and mold in food storage.

PCO Purification for a Variety of Industries

Wineries, dairies, produce wholesalers, grocery stores, and cold storage facilities all use Airocide to protect their products. KES customers from local food banks to Del Monte Fresh Produce and Whole Foods Market are happy to let us know how well their units are working with real-world results. A broad variety of unit sizes allow us to create PCO air purification systems to fit any application, and they’re even safe enough to use in your back offices.

Find the Right PCO System for Your Facility

Launching the creation of a safe, effective PCO air purification system for your facility is as simple as reaching out to KES for a free facility proposal. We can work to determine which unit is right for your unique application, and how you can effectively use PCO to reduce viruses, mold, bacteria, ethylene, and more in your facility. Reach out for a proposal today, and start protecting your bottom line with PCO technology from KesAir.

Food storage, preparation, and handling requires superior safety – not just to prevent losses but to protect employees and maintain efficiency as well. Even in situations where products have been cleaned and sterilized, airborne bacteria, ethylene gas, and mold threaten your bottom line with lost product and recalls. In operations large and small, air purification is paramount to defend employees and products. This means that an air purifier can’t produce any harmful emissions either. Luckily, there’s a method proven for NASA that’s available for operations of every shape and size. KesAir provides photocatalytic oxidation air purifiers to fit every space in food storage, handling, and production. Read on to find out how this zero-emission air purifier can protect your entire operation – no matter the size.

Developed for Nasa Photocatalytic Oxidation Air Purifiers

While experimenting on growing food plants in space, Developed for Nasa an air purification technology that would eliminate ethylene gas without producing any harmful emissions, such as ozone. We’ve adapted this technology, called photocatalytic oxidation (or PCO), for use in air purifiers here on earth. 

Effective and safe, this technology is also incredibly easy to use and maintain. It’s as simple as mounting the unit, turning it on, and performing some simple maintenance a few times a year. With multiple units, you can protect large areas like production lines and warehouses – but we offer units that are small enough for back offices and break rooms as well. Below are a few use cases where you’ll find these PCO air purifiers.

PCO in Large Spaces

Our Airocide line offers a variety of solutions for large spaces, including a stainless-steel food-grade unit. AiroPro also features units designed for large spaces, such as common rooms and production areas.

• Multiple PCO air purifiers, strategically placed, can protect an entire warehouse full of ripe produce – eliminating ethylene and preventing premature spoilage.
• Breweries and distilleries can use PCO to increase the humidity of their storage area – reducing product losses to evaporation.
• PCO eliminates airborne spoilage bacteria from dairies, production lines, food banks, and cold storage.

PCO in Small Spaces

The AiroPro HO unit is designed specifically for use in facility offices, break rooms, and similar spaces.

• Commercial kitchens and food service spaces can reduce the viruses that cause respiratory illnesses using a PCO air purifier.
• Facility back offices can be protected from bacteria and viruses with no ozone or other harmful emissions.
• Air in clean rooms and quality control labs can remain contaminant-free to preserve testing materials.

Discover Your PCO Air Purification Solution

KES Airocide and AiroPro purifiers are the solution that can be custom-tailored to your space and industry. Learn more about how to defend your entire space – be it production, storage, or even foodservice. Reach out to an expert on PCO air purification here, and get a proposal customized to your facility. Protect employees, products, and yourself from airborne threats – with powerful Developed for Nasa air purification.