EcoFiLue+

Air pollution caused by fine dust, mould and viral pathogens poses significant health risks to humans and animals. In indoor spaces, air filtration systems therefore make an important contribution to improving air quality and comfort.

Appropriate filter technologies are usually integrated into central heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC systems). They enable contaminated indoor air to be continuously replaced with filtered fresh air. HVAC systems are used in healthcare facilities, educational institutions, animal husbandry facilities, public meeting places such as theatres as well as in means of transport, among other places. They filter fine dust and other airborne pollutants from the supply air, but consume considerable amounts of energy due to their technical design.

Against this background, technological innovations that contribute to increased efficiency and energy savings are becoming increasingly important from both an ecological and economic perspective.

The EcoFiLue+ project, coordinated by the Institute for Environment & Energy, Technology & Analysis e.V. (IUTA), is therefore conducting research into the further development of energy-efficient air filtration systems. The focus is on the so-called ion booster, a process for ionising air that enables the separation of particles while reducing energy consumption. Together with industry partners, the project team is investigating how this technology can be integrated into existing and new HVAC systems and made usable for a wide range of applications.

In the project, the Wuppertal Institute is responsible for the scientific evaluation of the ion boosters's potential for climate and resource protection. In addition, strategies for its market introduction, scaling and integration into standardisation and regulatory processes are being investigated.

The EcoFiLue+ project is co-funded by the European Union.