Ryan Calvert and Chisato Fukuda SmartAir Mongolia

#ThinkUrban Challenges and Solutions Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

November 16, 2015

Improving Indoor Air Quality Using Air Purifiers

20 kg of air 1 kg of food

2 kg of water

Air pollution peaks during winter

World Health Organization 2012

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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How big of rooms can they clean?

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(Large living rooms)

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Recommend Changing on Day 140

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Price vs Effectiveness .5 Microns 2.5 Microns Cost (T)

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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?