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The changes foreseen in Standard 16401, with respect to the air conditioning systems of Brazil, by adapting the changes of the international filter standard will provide, for the first time, that the user realizes the quality of the air he breathes.
In his speech at the headquarters of Asbrav - Southern Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heating and Ventilation, the mechanical engineer, member of the special studies commission of the ABNT (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) and technical director for Latin America of AFF - American Air Filter, José Augusto Senatore, spoke about the changes that must occur.
If we analyze, it will change almost everything about filter standards. An important change is that we currently have a classification to distinguish them, and from then on, only efficiency will be taken into account, Senatore cited.
The engineer explains that the current system does not allow a direct relationship with the air that is breathed. With the new standards in practice, filtering class and performance can be measured.
"The user will be able to see that the outside air is bad, filter it out and make the indoor air a good thing. This action is consistent with the World Health Order (WHO) and quality of life studies. In this way, you can perceive the reason for using a more efficient filter, "adds the exhibitor.
In the revision phase, the 16401 standard and the aspects it covers, such as thermal comfort, filtering and air renewal, also includes the programming of Mercofrio 2016 - 10th International Congress of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating and Ventilation, which takes place on September 13, 14 and 15, at the FIERGS Events Center in Porto Alegre.
