Six common purification technologies for fresh air systems
Six common purification technologies for fresh air systems
July 25, 2025
The fresh air system is a device that sends fresh outdoor air into the room after filtering through an air supply device. Its core function is to ensure the oxygen content and cleanliness of the indoor air. The high efficiency of the fresh air system is inseparable from its advanced purification technology. The following are six common fresh air system purification technologies:
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter) is a widely recognized high-efficiency filter material. It is composed of multiple layers of continuously folded sub-glass fiber membranes and is usually used in air purifiers. The surface area of the HEPA filter is large, and when unfolded, it increases by dozens of times compared to when folded, so the filtration efficiency is very outstanding. Its purification principle is based on the principle of particle inertia and diffusion, and can effectively intercept tiny particles in the air, such as dust, pollen, bacteria, etc.
Electrostatic dust collection technology uses the principle of high-voltage electrostatic adsorption to filter pollutants in the air. It uses the high-voltage strong electric field to adsorb particles on the negative or positive plates, and uses the principle of mutual attraction between different charges to achieve purification. This technology is widely used in indoor air purifiers and can effectively remove large particle pollutants in the air.
Activated carbon is divided into three types: coconut shell, fruit shell and coal. Coconut shell activated carbon has the strongest adsorption capacity. The porous structure and large specific surface area of activated carbon enable it to adsorb small particles in the air, such as odors, chemical gases, etc. Its purification principle is to use the physical adsorption of activated carbon to adsorb harmful substances on the surface of activated carbon.
Negative ion technology generates a large amount of negative ions, also known as negative oxygen ions, through a negative ion generator. Negative ions have the functions of sedation, hypnosis, analgesia, increasing appetite, and lowering blood pressure. After a thunderstorm, people feel happy because of the increase in negative ions in the air. Negative ions can reduce pollutants, nitrogen oxides, active oxygen produced by cigarettes in the atmosphere, etc., reducing the harm of harmful substances to the human body. In addition, negative ions can neutralize positively charged airborne dust and make it settle, thereby purifying the air.
Ozone is a strong oxidant, and its purification principle is based on its strong oxidizing property. Ozone can oxidize organic matter, odor molecules and the functional structure of microorganisms in the air, making them inactive, thereby achieving the effect of sterilization and deodorization. This technology is widely used in air purifiers and can effectively remove odors and bacteria in the air.
Photocatalyst technology is a technology that uses new composite nano high-tech functional materials. Photocatalysts (such as titanium dioxide) can produce catalytic effects under ultraviolet light, exciting surrounding oxygen and water molecules into highly active free radicals. These free radicals can decompose harmful organic substances and some inorganic substances in the air, thereby purifying the air. Photocatalyst technology requires ultraviolet light to work, so you need to pay attention to the configuration of the light source when using it.
The fresh air system can effectively remove pollutants from the air and ensure the cleanliness and safety of indoor air through a variety of advanced purification technologies. HEPA high-efficiency filtration technology, electrostatic dust collection technology, activated carbon adsorption technology, negative ion technology, ozone sterilization and deodorization technology and photocatalytic decomposition technology each have their own advantages, which together constitute the powerful purification ability of the fresh air system.
Choosing a suitable fresh air system can effectively improve indoor air quality and create a healthy and comfortable living environment for people.