Healthy Air - Healthier Plants
- ThrivAire specializes in improving Indoor Air Quality for indoor agriculture. We implement proven technologies to reduce odors and airborne particles, bacteria, mold and fungi so your plants Thrive Actual Case Study Results
- Airborne particles: 97% Reduction After 1 hr w/ NPBI On
- Airborne bacteria: 75% Reduction After 24 hrs w/ NPBI On
- Airborne Mold and Fungi: 78% Reduction After 48 hrs w/ NPBI On
Test Overview
Site Location: Southern USRoom Size: 3,553 ft2Number of Plants: 880Work Activity: Light activity (3) days / Heavy activity on 4/26
Light Cycle: 12 hrs On / 12 hrs OffDays of Flower Cycle: 56-60Environmental Conditions: 78°F / 74% RHBackground Ion Concentrations: < 200 ions/cc
The test set up comprised of the following instrumentation:
1. Coriolis: Viable Mold and Bacteria2. Incubator: Viable Bacteria3. BAMS: Bioaerosols4. APS: Fine Particulate5. NanoScan: Ultrafine Particulate6. COM-3800: +/- Ion Density7. Control Center Panel: Network via Wi-Fi, Live Data Streaming, Data Logging, Remote Access/Monitoring
1. Coriolis: Viable Mold and Bacteria2. Incubator: Viable Bacteria3. BAMS: Bioaerosols4. APS: Fine Particulate5. NanoScan: Ultrafine Particulate6. COM-3800: +/- Ion Density7. Control Center Panel: Network via Wi-Fi, Live Data Streaming, Data Logging, Remote Access/Monitoring
Three destratification fans were employed with four FC-48 ionizers per fan.
The ion output at the fans was above 10 million ions, driving the average ion density within the space to be above 50 thousand ions/cc.
The fans were spaced to maximize air mixing, and ion levels were continuously monitored while ionization was applied during daily activity for a duration of three days.
The ion output at the fans was above 10 million ions, driving the average ion density within the space to be above 50 thousand ions/cc.
The fans were spaced to maximize air mixing, and ion levels were continuously monitored while ionization was applied during daily activity for a duration of three days.
HVAC System ConfigurationThe space in which the test occurred included the following HVAC/Air system configuration:
Five Ton DX Split Systems 22 AHU’s serving the spaceMERV 10 filters installed on each AHU50/50 ducted/non-ducted supply air
Anden De-humidifiers 12 total installed above canopyMERV filters on return
Propane CO2 Burners in Space2 burners installed above canopy
Air Circulating Fans (Perimeter)10 total on each side.
Five Ton DX Split Systems 22 AHU’s serving the spaceMERV 10 filters installed on each AHU50/50 ducted/non-ducted supply air
Anden De-humidifiers 12 total installed above canopyMERV filters on return
Propane CO2 Burners in Space2 burners installed above canopy
Air Circulating Fans (Perimeter)10 total on each side.
Pre-Ionization Surface SamplesPrior to ionization, the team collected samples directly from the coil surface using sterile swabs. Two separate units were sampled.
Each unit had been in operation for only 2 years and housed UVC bulbs to prevent microbial colonization and biofilm growth.
Below is a chart that reports the viable concentration of bacteria and mold on the coils.
The Swab samples were analyzed and reported by an AIHA accredited environmental microbiology laboratory.
Each unit had been in operation for only 2 years and housed UVC bulbs to prevent microbial colonization and biofilm growth.
Below is a chart that reports the viable concentration of bacteria and mold on the coils.
The Swab samples were analyzed and reported by an AIHA accredited environmental microbiology laboratory.