In thechemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, air quality is of paramount importance to ensure the safety of personnel and the reliability of processes. Air purifiers, such as those offered by OberA, play an essential role in maintaining a healthy environment that complies with current standards.
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Chemical sector: air quality issues
Chemical laboratories are exposed to a variety of atmospheric pollutants. These contaminants include :
- Harmful gases such as ammonia, sulfur compounds and nitrogen oxides;
- Fine particles and aerosols such as polymer powders and microplastics);
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene, acetone and formaldehyde.
Added to this is exposure to pollutants generated by certain chemical reactions (free radicals, ozone, etc.). These
Effective air purification is essential to protect personnel and guarantee safe working conditions. High-quality air is also essential for accurate and reliable experiments. Atmospheric impurities can alter experimental results and compromise the reproducibility and validity of research.
How does an air purifier meet the requirements of the chemical industry?
Eliminating air pollutants for workers’ health
Industrial purifiers are designed to effectively remove airborne particles and hazardous gases. By capturing these pollutants, they reduce exposure risks for teams and contribute to a safer working environment. For example, OberA industrial air purifiers feature high-performance filtration systems tailored to the specific needs of the chemical industry.
Improved air quality for accurate, reliable experiments
Clean air is essential for accurate laboratory experiments. Air purifiers remove contaminants that can interfere with chemical reactions or analytical measurements. This guarantees reliable and reproducible experimental results, essential for the development of new products or processes.
Compliance with laboratory and industrial safety standards
Thechemical industry is subject to stringent workplace safety and air qualityregulations (VLEP, European Directive 2044/37/CE, ISO 45001, ISO 14644 and EN 12469 for laboratories and cleanrooms). The use of air purifiers makes it possible to comply with these regulations by reducing pollutant concentrations to acceptable levels. This not only protects workers’ health, but also the environment, by limiting harmful emissions.
How air purifiers work
Air purifiers use different filtration technologies to remove contaminants from the air.
The expert’s word: our air purifiers are professional equipment dedicated to the needs of industry. Versatile, they adapt to the many needs of industry: capture and elimination of fumes, dust, viruses and bacteria, chemical pollutants… To meet your specific requirements, we configure the unit by combining, for example, a G4 filter with an activated carbon filter, which acts specifically on odors, dust, viruses, bacteria and chemical pollutants. VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)solvents and vapors. Whatever your needs, we’ll help you choose the model and filtration system that’s right for you.
There are two types of air purifier for chemical environments: mobile and stationary. Mobile models offer greater flexibility, enabling them to be moved to suit the specific needs of different laboratory areas. Fixed units, on the other hand, are permanently installed for continuous air treatment in specific areas. The choice between these two types depends on your operational requirements and the configuration of your facilities.
How to choose the right air purifier for your laboratory?
Dedicated filter system to capture gases and particles
When selecting a suitable air purifier, it’s crucial to consider the effectiveness of the filters in capturing gases and particles specific to the chemical sector. Filters must be able to handle the contaminants present in your working environment. For example, if your laboratory handles organic solvents, an activated carbon filtration system will be essential to adsorb these compounds.
The capacity of the air purifier to efficiently cover the laboratory surface
An air purifier’s filtration capacity must treat the entire surface area to avoid exposing your teams to chemical pollutants. The purifier must be sized to renew the air at a sufficient frequency for effective purification. Filtration capacity is expressed in m3/h. For example, OberA air purifiers have a filtration capacity of 190m3/h to 20,000m3/h, covering the surface area of a cleanroom right up to a chemical storage hall.
The presence of advanced technologies is essential in the chemical sector
The integration of advanced technologies, such as intelligent sensors, can improve the purifier’s efficiency. These
Recommended chemical air purifiers
The entire range of OberA air purifiers can be fitted with HEPA and activated carbon filters to meet your air quality requirements. We offer 5 ranges of equipment with configurable filtration systems:
- ePUR: fixed or mobile air purifiers designed to treat dust, odors, smoke, VOCs and oil mist. Equipped with multiple filtration stages (pre-filter, main filter, diffuser filter) and HEPA 11 filters, these units deliver effective purification with low energy consumption. Available flow rates: 1,250 to 12,000 m³/h.
- ePUR150 FRESH: powerful mobile air purifier (15,000 m³/h) combining pollutant filtration and evaporative cooling. Easy to move thanks to its castors, it requires no assembly or extraction ducting. Each unit can purify and refresh up to 250 m².
- ePUR CA: designed to treat gaseous pollutants and odors thanks to its activated carbon filters. Available in fixed or mobile versions, it is often used with a suction arm to capture pollutants at source. It helps to comply with Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs).
- Filtower: a range of fixed purifiers with high suction power to eliminate dust, smoke, VOCs and oil mist. Available only in a fixed version, they can be moved with a forklift or overhead crane, and can also be connected to version 4.0 for digital performance monitoring. Available flow rates: 10,000 to 20,000 m³/h.
- ePUR B01 EcoPrime: compact and quiet, ideal for small and medium-sized surfaces. Equipped with a charcoal-impregnated HEPA filter, it captures 99.9% of pollutants, including viruses and bacteria. It primarily targets fine and ultra-fine particles, which remain suspended in the air and are the most harmful to health.
