The Pathway to Clean Indoor Air Project

A recent article published by ABC’s Hayley Gleeson on Victoria’s new ‘clean air’ project underscores the critical importance of addressing indoor air quality to mitigate the spread of airborne viruses and boost productivity. The project, a collaboration between the Burnet Institute, the Victorian Government, and various research partners, aims to establish indoor air quality standards and implement effective strategies to reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses like COVID-19. This initiative highlights the urgent need for clean indoor air solutions, and Seeley International’s Climate Wizard, a sustainable HVAC technology, is poised to play a pivotal role in this movement.

What’s Climate Wizard technology?

Climate Wizard technology, an advanced indirect evaporative cooling system, offers a highly efficient and effective solution to many of the points raised in the article. It works by cooling air through an advanced counterflow heat exchanger core, ensuring a cool, comfortable indoor environment. Furthermore, additional filtration is managed through removable G4 pleated filters and an optional Supercool evaporative module.

Here’s how Climate Wizard technology addresses the core concerns highlighted in the article.

Clean air to prevent the spread of airborne viruses

The primary takeaway from the article is the necessity of clean air to prevent the spread of airborne viruses such as COVID-19. The Climate Wizard’s technology excels in providing fresh, clean air by continuously exchanging indoor air with fresh, filtered outdoor air. This reduces the concentration of airborne pathogens, significantly lowering the risk of infection. In addition, poor indoor air quality can also impair cognitive function and productivity. With a steady supply of fresh air, cognitive performance and overall well-being are enhanced due to the healthier indoor environment.

Cost-effective solutions

One of the project’s goals is to implement cost-effective solutions for improving indoor air quality. Climate Wizard is an energy-efficient system that reduces cooling costs by up to 80% compared to traditional air conditioning performing the same duty. Its low energy consumption and high cooling performance make it a financially viable option for widespread adoption in various settings, from schools and offices to healthcare facilities and even industrial applications

Customised air quality solutions

The article emphasises the need for customised air quality solutions for different environments. Climate Wizard’s flexible design allows it to be retrofitted into existing or new HVAC systems or be used as a standalone unit, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, meeting specific air quality requirements.