Plugging into Efficiency – Can Electronic Technologies Improve Filter Efficiency?
Mr. Tony Abate
VP and CTO, AtmosAir, US
Speaker Bio
Tony is the co-founder and has served as CTO for AtmosAir since its inception in 2004. He has prior experience in the HVAC industry, IAQ testing and environmental analysis / remediation and air duct cleaning. Tony is a Certified IAQ Professional (CIAQP) and a Certified Mold Inspector (CMI). Tony is an active contributing member to ASHARE (American Society for Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers), he is a voting member of the Standards Committee, Chair of TG2 IAQMD committee and a voting member of SSPC 241, TC 2.3, and SPC 26, Tony is also the IAQ Subject Matter Expert for ASHRAE government outreach events.Tony was also a member of AHAM (American Home Appliance Manufacturers) Microbiological Working Group which published the ANSI / AHAM AC-5 chamber test method for microbial reduction. Tony also served as a member of the USGBC Indoor Air Assessment Working Group committee.
Tony has also authored over 30 published articles on IAQ, published several white papers, has appeared on TV and radio and has conducted training seminars on IAQ for groups such as Trane, Johnson Controls, several regional ASHRAE chapters, MedPro, Alabama Power, Florida Power & Light and others, and is a recognized industry expert on IAQ and bi-polar ionization air purification technology. Tony is also a listed inventor of 12 US and world patents.
Presentation time
December 2, 2025
10:55 am - 11:10am EST
Abstract
Increasing the efficiency of filters is a proven way to improve indoor air quality. The problem is that sometimes the building and its associated mechanical systems may not be able to support the filter due to inadequate airflow and other considerations. Also, this may cause an increase in energy usage and cost.
There are many electronic air cleaning technologies available that can enhance filter performance and also possess other contaminant removal capabilities. This presentation will explore these electronic technologies and also present a recent peer review study which shows the results in improved filter performance and improved overall air quality when combining electronic technology with media filtration.
Also discussed will be ASHRAE standard 241 and the development of “equivalent clean air per person” as consideration to delivering healthy air to space occupants.