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*At least a HEPA Filter | *At least a HEPA Filter | ||
*Could Possibly add in a UV Stage, and/or an activated carbon/carbon stage | *Could Possibly add in a UV Stage, and/or an activated carbon/carbon stage | ||
Example of the range of filters by [https://www.filtrete.com/3M/en_US/filtrete/?gclid=CjwKCAjwnLjVBRAdEiwAKSGPIwur7s2YDLyMxgfS5a4b6E97fETDPBSoKvYHWIToLKRzBrklT6eIjBoCqSsQAvD_BwE&ef_id=Wp8TsQAAAJh1OaLq:20180318172004:s Filtrete]—from coarse to super fine. The 300 (low end, 20x20") costs $6/unit. The 2800 (high end, 20x20") costs $27/unit. A true HEPA filter measuring 12x16" costs $30 [https://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Replacement-PlasmaWave-purifier-Isinlive/dp/B01N30EWPO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521393876&sr=8-6&keywords=true+hepa+filter example of HEPA + carbon filters pack]. | |||
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==Enclosure== | ==Enclosure== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:31, 18 March 2018
Basics
- A small portable device that can clean the air of most, if not all, airborne particles
Used For
- Dust Reduction
- Health (Especially Alergies to Pollen Etc)'
- Keeping Flammible Dust Down in Worksops Etc.
Industry Standards
- Airgle Brand Air Purifiers , a bit pricey, but seem like a quality product
- AIRMEGA 300, a bit less pricey than the Airgle
- Coway AP-1512HH, A Lower Cost Option
- GermGuardian AC4825 Probably one of the cheapest you can buy
Existing Open Source Designs
DIY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktUSd6lpm3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH5APw_SLUU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVVGExTGCl8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ7ZV_uAE_8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWMBpaKwm70
Minimum Viable Product
- HEPA Filter
- Well Sealed Design
- ~500CFPM Per Device
- 3D Printed Enclosure
- Easily Replacable Filters
- Manual, Auto, and Remote Control Modes
Basic Design
Fan
- Either a Box Fan, or Something we Make Ourselves
Filter(s)
- At least a HEPA Filter
- Could Possibly add in a UV Stage, and/or an activated carbon/carbon stage
Example of the range of filters by Filtrete—from coarse to super fine. The 300 (low end, 20x20") costs $6/unit. The 2800 (high end, 20x20") costs $27/unit. A true HEPA filter measuring 12x16" costs $30 example of HEPA + carbon filters pack.
Enclosure
- Keeps everything together and sealed
- 3D Printed (ABS, or a Composite Filament)
Electronics
- Takes in Power (AC or DC (Maybe Both) )
- Adjusts Fan Speed (based of of manual input, or an automatic setting
- If we also use an Open Source Particle Counter it will use this for the auto setting as well as a possible display of the rooms particle count