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LSM Technologies- Quality Cabin Environmental Air Systems- "Understanding the Essentials" - Copyright 2015

LSM TECHNOLOGIES

QCABAIR- QUALITY CABIN ENVIRONMENTAL AIR SYSTEM

TECHNOLOGY

“UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENTIALS”

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SYNOPSIS OF PRESENTATION

ü Mobile & Fixed Plant / HVAC Filtration Systems- Background. ü It is the “Dust that we can not see” that is the most harmful ü Australian / WHO Workplace Contamination Exposure- Statistics. ü Guidelines, Codes of Practice & Legislation related with Workplace Exposure of Airborne

Particulate/ Fibre. ü Defining PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) under the WHS Act. ü SafeWork- Workplace Particulate & Fibre- OEL Compliance. ü Safework- Workplace Particulate & Fibre- OEL / PEL (Occupation / Personal Exposure Limits). ü Other Health / Safety Considerations- “Its not just all about Dust”. ü Quality Cabin Environmental Air System Design- Consideration, Requirements, Concepts &

Functions:

q The following Presentation provides a brief understanding of:

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§ External Air Filtration / Cabin Pressurisation. § Internal Air- Recirculation Filtration.

§ Design Concepts- Primary Functions § Environmental Differences / Considerations. § Co2 Concentration. ü Filter Elements / Media Explained. ü In- Cabin Sensors / Monitor Alarm Unit. ü QCEA System- How it Works ü QCEA System Technology- Examples. ü QCEA System- Future Developments ü Summary

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Particulate & Fibre Exposure in the Workplace

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Mobile & Fixed Plant / HVAC Filtration Systems- Background

q Filtration Panels / Cartridges of conventional Systems are not adequately sealed or / & do not use HEPA Grade Filter Media & so will not provide ALARA or compliancy to OEL Legislation.

q Most Pressurisers are provided for External Air & not for Recirculation Air (Panel Media is non- compliant).

q Mobile / Fixed Plant Cabins are subjected to "dusty" contaminated operating environments- eg Mining, Quarrying, Construction, Earthmoving, Fertiliser, Cement, Agriculture, Timber & many others.

q These environments contain airborne particulate / fibres that can cause severe lung disease & other short & long term health issues.

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Mobile & Fixed Plant HVAC / Filtration Systems- Background

HVAC / Filtration costs to operations are extensive for:

q Frequent Filter Media replacement.

q Labour for Filter Element exchange.

q Electrical Equipment failure & replacement.

q Frequent & premature failure of HVAC

components ($10,000- $30,000 / annum /

machine).

q Associated loss of Production, etc.

q HVAC (Air- conditioning) Systems do not provide

adequate Cabin Filtration or Cabin

Pressurisation.

Internal Recirculation Panel Filter- blocked after only 50 hours.

“Chocked” / failed Evaporator Coil of HVAC

after 250 hours

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It is the “Dust” that we can not see! Airborne Particulate- Fibres

“It is the Dust that we can not see that is the most harmful”- Video- UK Occupational Health & Safety- Dust in Lungs

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STATISTICS / STANDARDS / GUIDELINES / CODES OF PRACTICE

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World Health Organisation- Statistics

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q Combined they are the leading cause of deaths in the world. q National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey & American

Thoracic Society estimates that overall 19.2% of COPD cases could be attributed to workplace exposure to contaminants.

q Exposures include organic & inorganic dusts, chemical agents & fumes / exhaust.

q Occupations at high risk are involved in the moving of dirt, crushing of rock, processing of minerals, agricultural, transportation of commodities, etc- all create opportunities for high quantities of respirable dust exposure.

Source: World Health Organisation Data / Strategic Plan for Addressing COPD in

Wisconsin.

q Lung disease in the WHO data (2012) is divided into three categories: ü Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), ü Lower Respiratory Infection (LRI), ü Trachea Bronchus & Lung Cancers.

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Australian Workplace Contamination Exposure- Statistics

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2010- ISBN 978-0-642-33092- Australian National Hazard Exposure Worker Surveillance Report.

q 39% of Australian workers were exposed to Airborne hazards in the workplace.

q Young workers were more likely to be exposed to airborne hazards than older workers.

q Occupations with the highest likelihoods of exposure to airborne hazards included: Technicians & Trades Workers, Machinery Operators, Drivers & Labourers, etc.

q 23% of workers who reported they were exposed to airborne hazards were not provided with any airborne hazard controls.

q Asthma is rapidly on the rise due to workplace exposure to contaminants Australia.

2000- 2007 Comp Claims for

Respiratory Disease

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Standards + References+ Code of Practice- Workplace Exposure

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SafeWork Australia Standards, Guides & Codes of Practices referenced:

q 2012- ISBN 978-0-642-78409: A Guide to the Model SafeWork Health & Safety Act.

q 2012 2013- ISBN 978-1-74361-048: Guide on the Interpretation of Workplace Exposure

Standards for Airborne Contaminants.

q 2013- ISBN 978-1-74361-055: Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants.

q 2011- ISBN 978-0-642-33315: How to Manage & Control Asbestos in the Workplace.

q 2012- SB13-03: Safety Bulletin Diesel Emissions in Mines.

q 2010- ISBN 978-0-642-33092: Australia National Workplace Surveillance Report.

Please note that there maybe other applicable Standards, Codes of Practice, Regulations & the general historical trend is that currently accepted OEL / PEL Exposure Levels are revised / lowered.

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Standards + References+ Code of Practice- Workplace Exposure

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q 2013- ISBN 978-1-74361-055: Provides details on the frequency of sampling, record keeping

& other details on PEL (Personal) / OEL (Occupational) Exposure Limits.

ü OEL / PEL must be frequently recorded & records kept for 30 years after the date the

record is made.

ü Details are readily accessible to persons at the workplace who may be exposed to a

substance or mixture.

ü This Standard also lists the various types of Contaminants & their OEL / PEL (Exposure

Limits) based upon a TWA 8 hours working period. For longer working shift this limits are

reduced according to (eg) Brief & Scala calculation for extended working hours.

q 2013- ISBN 978-1-74361-048: Provides guidance on the interpretation of workplace

Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants which reiterates & discusses in more detail

the 013- ISBN 978-1-74361-055.

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Standards + References+ Code of Practice- Workplace Exposure

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q 2011- ISBN 978-0-642-33315 & 2012- SB13-03 Diesel Emissions in Mines: Standards / Bulletin is related to Asbestos Exposure + DPM (Diesel Particulate Matter) Exhaust (carcinogens).

q 2010- ISBN 978-0-642-33092: Provides statistics / issues for Exposure to Dust (Particulate), Gases, Vapours, Smoke, Fumes & the provision of implementing Control Measures for Airborne Hazards in Australian workplaces.

q 2012- ISBN 978-0-642-78409 Guide- WHS Act 2012 (WHS Act – Mines- 2014): ü Defines a PCBU as a “Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking”. ü PCBU’s are part of the "Chain of Accountability" or "Chain or Responsibility“. ü PCBU’s are Suppliers, Designers, Importers, Manufacturers, Responsible Individuals-

LSM Technologies & You are PCBU’s. ü Non- Compliance carries severe penalties.

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OEL compliance is not just for RCS (Respirable Crystalline Silica)- but also other Particulate & Fibres that are Respirable such as asbestos, nickel, alumina, DPM (Diesel Particulate Matter), etc. The 2013- ISBN 978-1-74361-

055: Workplace Exposure Standards should be referenced to ascertain respective OEL limits.

q The current Australian SafeWork Standards ( legislates exposure limits: üFor RCS is < 0.1 mg / m3 Air Breathed TWA (Time Weighted Average) for a 8 hour shift. üAsbestos 0.1 Fibre / ml & L/ W ratio of 3:1, DPM as for RCS- MDG29- not published). üA 12 hour shift using the Brief & Scala adjusted calculation, RCS OEL < 0.05 mg/ M3

(TWA). üTesting is to be recorded / completed frequently- MSHA (USA) have implemented CPM

(Continuous Particulate Monitoring) for Coal Mines.

Safework- Workplace Particulate & Fibre- OEL Compliance

q To achieve Compliance: üAll Respirable Particulate >0.3u be removed @ 99.97% arrestance (AS 4260-1997). üIn the case of Fibre / DPM (carcinogens) exposure- HEPA Filter Media of >H13 / H14

must be used (EN1822 Standards).

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q Testing is completed according to:

üAS3640-2009 Workplace atmosphere- Method for sampling of inhalable dust.

üAS 2985-2009: Workplace atmospheres – Method for sampling - respirable dust

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Other Health / Safety Considerations- “It’s not just all about Dust”

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Other aspects of Compliance, OH&S issues that need to be considered are: q CO2 Concentration: (AIRAH: 700- 1,000 ppm limits) drowsiness, loss of concentration,

fatigue, micro- sleeps, acidosis.

q Exhaust Air Flows: Fresh Air (Exhaust Air) Flow is required to off- set Co2- AIRAH 10-15 l / seconds (20-30 Cfm) / Occupant.

q Optimising Operator Thermal conditions: Avoids Fatigue & Micro- sleeps, enhances Productivity.

q Rapid Filtration of Recirculation Air: Entrapped Contamination enters via Operators clothing / boots, opening of doors / windows, etc (20-30 / hour Volume of Cabin).

Cabin Pressurisation:

q There is no Australian Standard for minimum / maximum Cabin Pressurisation.

q NIOSH1 states “reasonable range” 20-60 pascal (although tests have shown that at 60 kph=

external Wind pressure of 100 pascal).

q EN474-1:2014-03- Earthmoving Machinery Safety- Part 1 states 50 pascal.

q LSM suggest >80 pascal with optimum between 120-150 pascal / 200 maximum. NIOSH1 Source: H&S Workshop Key Cab Factors NIOSH Presentation 2013

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Lung Foundation of Australia “Check in with your Lungs”

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“Check in with Your Lungs”

q Commercial run

during February-

April 2014 by the

Lung Foundation

of Australia. q Poor Lung Health

effects 1 in every 10

Australians.

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LSM Technologies- Quality Cabin Environmental Air Systems- "Understanding the Essentials" - Copyright 2015

QUALITY CABIN ENVIRONMENTAL AIR SYSTEMS

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, CONCEPTS & FUNCTIONS

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Fresh Air Supply / Co2

Concentration / Exhaust Air

Flow

Optimise Cabin Pressurisation >80- Optimum 120-150 / 200 Max Pascal

Flow Limitations for HEPA

Media Integrity

Additional Flow Rate to

reduce Vehicle Leakage work.

Quick Filtration of

Recirculation / Internal Air

Optimum Thermal

Efficiency / Operator Comfort

Maximise Filter

Service Life

Maximise HVAC

Service Life + Functions

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Differences in Cabin Type /

Operating Parameters- eg LVehicle / HME

/ Crusher Cabin

Quality Cabin Environmental Systems- Design Concepts

Exposure Compliance /

Maximise Health

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QCEA Systems- Design Concepts- Primary Functions (18)

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Fresh Air Supply / Co2

Concentration / Exhaust Air

Flow

[Fresh / Clean Air into the Cabin. [Compliant to SafeWork Standards (Merv16+ or HEPA >H13 / H14). [Same Filtration Media- both for External & Recirculation Air. [Offset Co2 Concentration (AIRAH 700 / 1,000 ppm). [Exhaust Air (AIRAH 10-15 l/s / Occupant).

Maximise Filter Service

Life

Flow Limitations for HEPA Media

Integrity

Additional Flow Rate to

reduce Vehicle Leakage work.

[ Increased Flow Rate- reduce Sealing Work to the Cabin. [Keep within limitations of Filter Media. [Care not to “agitate” settled Contaminates (eg floor, windows, dash,

seats, etc)- do not desire a “tornado” in Cabin. [Keep within limitations of Filter Media. [HEPA is fragile- HEPA Media is normally designed as Panel Filters

for Static Enclosures- eg Buildings- not Mobile Plant (vibration, machine movement, temperature, high air flows / velocity, etc).

[ Increased Flow Rate can lower Arrestance Efficiency, Damage Media- shorten Service Life of Filter.

[ Increased Flow Rate- reduces Filter Service Life. [Quicker loading of Filter & premature Damage.

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QCEA Systems- Design Concepts- Primary Functions (19)

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[Rapidly remove entrapped Airborne Contamination (20-30 / Hour of Cabin Volume) especially due to ingress from opening of Doors, Windows, Operator Clothing, Machine movement / agitation of settled contamination- not to be used as “vacuum cleaner”.

Optimise Cabin Pressurisation >80- Optimum 120-150 / 200 Max Pascal

Quick Filtration of Recirculation /

Internal Air

Optimum Thermal Efficiency /

Operator Comfort

Maximise HVAC Service Life +

Functions

[Over Pressurisation (>200 pascal) may cause pain to Operators ears, undue pressure on Windows & permanent distortion of Seals.

[ Increased thermal comfort means enhanced productivity / reduced risk of micro- sleeps / fatigue.

[Quicker cabin Cooling- less potential for opening of Doors & Windows whilst in use.

[Higher arrestance efficiency= less inundation to Fan & Evaporator.

[Additional “Chiller” Dual Air- conditioning= less loading of Compressor- longer service life.

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QCEA Systems- Environmental Differences / Considerations (20)

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Light Vehicles. [Higher Co2 Concentration: Multiple Occupants- 1 x Occupant >3,000

ppm in 8 minutes. [Higher Thermal Loading: More occupants, frequent stand still (latent

heat build- up),smaller HVAC. [Recirculation Air Filtration: Quicker Contamination removal- more

frequent opening of Doors & Windows (ingress / egress)- Inundation.

Differences

in Cabin Type /

Operating Parameters

Eg LVehicle /

HME / Crusher Cabin

/Electrical Cabinets,

etc.

HME Vehicles. [ Less Co2 Concentration: Usually Single Occupant. [ Lower Thermal Loading: Usually operational full shift. [Recirculation Air Filtration: Less frequent opening of Doors, etc.

Crusher / Static Cabins. [ Larger Area / Cabin Volume. [Frequent Open of Doors / Inundation. [Higher developed internal Temperatures- Static Building.

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How Important is Co2 Concentration?

[QCEA System must never be designed to allow 100% Recirculation Air otherwise Co2 Concentration, Under- Pressurisation & Contamination of Cabin.

[ It is best practice that the QCEA System is never turned off when occupied so as to ensure that there is a continuous flow of "blended" fresh / external air, at all times.

[An In- Cabin Sensor Warning Unit should be used to monitor Cabin Pressurisation (Filter Loading / Air Flow) to ensure Fresh Air / Positive Cabin Air is supplied at all times.

Simulate Blocked Filter- Recirculation Air Only

Cabin De- pressurised

Co2 > 4,000 ppm in 25 minutes. Max allowable is TWA 1,000

External Filter Un- blocked Co2 to 400- 600 ppm in 5 minutes.

Cabin Re- pressurised

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How Important is: Co2 Concentration?

[Video we demonstrate how Co2 levels can concentrate quickly from the respiration of the occupants inside the Cabin.

[Unacceptable Co2 concentration (> 700- 1,000 ppm) has proven to effect Concentration, cause Fatigue / Micro- sleeps, etc & in severe cases Acidosis.

[AIHRA recommend "Exhaust Air Leakage"- Fresh Air displacement- 10- 15 litres / second for each Occupant inside a Cabin.

[More Occupants- eg Light Vehicles / Buses require increased External Air Flow to off- set Co2.

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[ It would be reasonable to presume that if Phil was working normally the his respiratory rate would be higher with Co2 concentration being even more excessive and increasing more quickly.

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How Important is: Cabin Pressurisation / External Air Filtration

[Video demonstrates efficiency of QCEA System excludes Contamination entering the Cabin- filtering External Air to HEPA >H13 / H14 levels of 99.995% @ 0.3 micron.

[ Inadequate (lower than external pressure) or Negative Cabin Pressure will allow contamination enter Cabin.

[Cabin pressure >80 pascal, optimum 120-150 pascal & maximum 200 Pascal.

[Over- pressure damages / permanently deforms Cabin Seals allowing ingress of Contamination when the Machine / QCEA System stopped.

[Cabin Over- pressure also risks discomfort to the Operator / damaging Ears.

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[ Important to monitor the Cabin Pressure using a In- Cabin Sensor / Alarm Monitor so as Positive Cabin Pressure is maintained at all times.

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How Important is: Recirculation Air Filtration

[Video demonstrates the efficiency of the QCEA System Recirculation Filtration Unit to remove Entrapped Airborne Contamination by filtering to HEPA >H13 / H14 levels of 99.995% @ 0.3 micron Contamination from within the Cabin.

[Phil creates Airborne Particulate Events by rubbing his clothing, moving his feet- even rubbing his skin / hair.

[Contaminants also become Airborne with Machine / Operator movement.

[ Larger events mass concentration levels were >3.0 mg / m3 smaller events <0.2 mg / m3 (OEL for RCS should be <0.05 mg / m3 TWA for a 12 hour days).

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[The QCEA Recirculation Unit rapidly filters Events to 0.000 mg / m3, depending on severity- within seconds!

[Reduces exposure to the Operator / Occupants.

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How Important is: Recirculation Air Filtration- Extreme Test [Video demonstrates the efficiency

of the LSM Technologies Quality Cabin Environmental Air System's RESPA® Recirculation Filtration Unit (HEPA >H13 / H14) This is an extreme test with a more representative test of real Operating conditions demonstrated in the RESPA Recirculation Filtration of Entrapped Contamination Test Video.

[A Smoke Emitter of 18 x m3 with Particulate size of 0.3 micron is ignited inside the Cabin.

[Smoke Emitter produced Airborne Contamination levels of mass concentration 200 x times that of any OEL.

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[After <2.0 minutes testing Cabin was visually clear of contamination- however still > acceptable levels.

[After 5.0 minutes Airborne Contamination dropped to H13 / H14 HEPA levels >99.995% efficiency & mass concentration of 0.000 mg / m3.

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Filter Elements / Media Explained (26)

HEPA is High Efficiency Particulate Air (Arrestance) according to:

q AS 4260-1997: is 0.3 micron @ 99.97% Arrestance or 0.03% Volumetric Penetration.

q EN1822: H Class- typically H12 to H14- especially used for Fibrous Materials / DPM.

q Sy- klone HEPA Filter Elements are >H13 Class but achieve >H14 Class which is

Arrestance of >99.995 or Volumetric Penetration of <0.005 %.

q Typical MPPS (Maximum Penetrating Particle Size) is 0.25- 0.3.

q Arrestance Efficiency must be at manufactures flow rate- Sy- klone >H13 Filter Elements

are compliant at Flow Rates of (50- 75 litre/ sec (100- 150 cfm).

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Filter Elements / Media- Explained (27)

LSM Technologies / Sy- klone RESPA CF / CFX Filter Elements are: q RESPA CF (External Air)- Ported Ejection Filter Element.

q RESPA CFX (Recirculation Air)- Non-Ported / Closed Element.

q Robust in construction & “fit- for purpose” for Mobile Plant.

q Service Life> 500- 1,000 hours.

q Ensure the correct Filter Element is in the correct RESPA Unit.

q Filter Elements should not be used >1,000 hours so as to avoid deterioration & entry of contamination into Cabin / HVAC Systems.

RESPA CFX Recirculation Air Filter Elements- note that this is Non- Ported

RESPA CF External Air Filter Elements- note that the black

end has Ejection Ports

Special Notes: [Filter Elements should not be “Washed” / Re- used.

[Always ensure that Supplier provides DOP Certification of the complete QCEA System by DOP Testing at >H13 / H14 class inside the Cabin- after installation of the System- do not accept supplier statement that their Filter Media or System is “HEPA”.

[DOP Testing is referred to as “Dispersed Oil Particulate Test” as per ISO / EN1822 Standard.

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When to change a Filter Element:

q Use a In- Cabin Pressure Sensor to monitor the cabin

Pressurisation.

q Once Cabin Set- point Pressure is known then Alarm

Threshold should be between 20-40 pascal below the

achieved set- point.

q Alarms setting should signify Filter Element Exchange.

In- Cabin Pressure Sensor Alarm will:

q Alarm to signify a change in Cabin Pressure (below Alarm threshold).

q Change in Cabin Pressure will be cause due to Opening of Doors / Windows, Leaking Seals

but predominantly when Filter Element becomes loaded.

Note: It is essential that the Vehicle Alternator meets the requirements for power draw (at engine idle) of the QCEA System otherwise fluctuation in Cabin Pressure will occur with false alarming.

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QUALITY CABIN ENVIRONMENTAL (QCEA) SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY

“ HOW IT WORKS”

MOBILE & FIXED PLANT CABINS

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How it Works- RESPA(Tm) External Air Unit- Precleaning (30)

[Contaminated laden Air enters the Unit Inlet. [ 2. The Fan creates a VORTEX, a tornado-like

spinning motion, whipping the Air & Contaminant to the outside wall.

[ 3. Spinning Air HYPER-accelerates as it passes through Louvers, further enhancing centrifugal forces powerful enough to affect Contaminant Separation.

[ 4. Contaminant is spun against the outside wall of the Unit & propelled rapidly around the Filter to the rear of the Unit. 5. Contamination is ejected back into the environment via the Ejection Ports .

[ 6. Precleaned Air passes through the Filter & continues to the Outlet.

1. External Air Entry

2. Precleaner Ejects >97% Debris back into

Environment

3. Fresh Filtered Air to HEPA >H13 / H14 to

Cabin

q The External RESPA™ extends Filter Element Service Life by >10 due to its unique & patented Precleaning Technology

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How it Works- Quality Cabin Environmental Air (QCEA) System (31)

Recirculation + External Air

Mixing Plenum

Blower Assist Unit

RESPA CFX Recirculation Air Unit- Cleans the Air from the

Cabin

Chiller / Secondary Air- Conditioning Unit- High

Ambien's (optional)

RESPA CF External Air Unit- Cleans External Air +

Pressurisation of Cabin

Precleaner Ejects Debris back into

Environment

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How it Works- Mining / Construction Machines (32)

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RESPA CF External Air Unit

RESPA CFX Recirculation Air Unit

Ejected Debris / Precleaned Air

In-Cabin Pressure Sensor

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How it Works- Service Trucks (33)

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How it Works- Light Vehicles (34)

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How it Works- Fixed Plant Cabins / Electrical Enclosures (35)

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QUALITY CABIN ENVIRONMENT AIR SYSTEMS

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

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Quality Cabin Environment Air System- Future Developments

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q Co2, CO & Temperature Sensor Integration.

q Particulate Monitoring for mass concentration.

qWeb Based Fleet tracking / Maintenance Management Software that will provide:

ü Live Telemetry collection of Data- Cabin Pressure, Co / Co2 Levels, Temperature.

ü Analysis & Reporting for each Vehicle Cabin Environmental conditions.

ü Warning for Filter Exchange.

ü Recording of Data to validate compliance & corrective actions as required- eg

Opening of Windows, Smoking in Cabin, etc.

Future Developments for Quality Cabin Environmental Air Systems:

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Quality Cabin Environmental Air Systems- Summary

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q Consider compliance requirements to Australia (& International Standards).

q Keep abreast of changes in SafeWork Exposure to Airborne Contaminants & WHS Standards as there is an intensified focus in Compliance & lowering of OEL / PEL.

q Conduct frequent OEL & PEL Sampling & good Records- for 30 years.

q Consider who is in the “Chain of Accountability” as a PCBU under WHS Act.

q HEPA Filter Media does not necessarily make a HEPA System- ensure that the complete System is DOP Certified to >H13 / H14 after Installation & meets subsequent testing between Filter Element replacement.

q Ensure that the QCEA System is designed “fit- for- purpose” considering not just Contaminant Exposure but all other OH&S parameters (Pressurisation, Co2 Exhaust, etc) / Operational / Machine conditions.

q Ensure that your QCEA System Supplier guarantees System Compliance.

q On- going management of implemented QCEA System Control Measures is critical to maintain Compliance.

q Include your QCEA System Supplier in your management processes to continuously improve OH&S for Workplace Airborne Particulate / Fibre Exposure.

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RESPA- Applications

[ Cranes.

[ Drill Rigs

[ Emergency Vehicles.

[ Council Vehicles.

[ Agricultural machines

[ Garbage Trucks.

[ Landfill Operations.

[ Military.

[ & many more…….!

Mobile + Fixed Cabins / Industries:

[Crusher Cabins.

[High Voltage Electrical Cabinets.

[Compressor Compartments.

[Electric Motors / Alternators / Drives.

[Electrical Control Rooms.

[& Many More……..!

Many other Applications:

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