Wildfire Safety
Safeguarding Communities Against Wildfire Smoke: Filtering PM2.5 and VOCs with LydAir GP
Wildfires are not just destructive because of their hot flames – the smoke released from wildfires burning vegetation, building materials, and vehicles is highly hazardous and poses serious brain, heart, and respiratory health risks. Our filtration experts tackled this increasing problem by engineering a filtration media with 3 optimal layers designed to specifically target , capture, and neutralize the harmful PM2.5 and VOC particulates found in wildfire smoke.
Wildfires are not just destructive because of their hot flames – the smoke released from wildfires burning vegetation, building materials, and vehicles is highly hazardous and poses serious brain, heart, and respiratory health risks. Our filtration experts tackled this increasing problem by engineering a filtration media with 3 optimal layers designed to specifically target , capture, and neutralize the harmful PM2.5 and VOC particulates found in wildfire smoke.
The Growing Wildfire Challenge
Wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity, and duration worldwide, driven by climate change and expanding wildland-urban interfaces. These devastating events release vast amounts of hazardous smoke, impacting air quality across vast regions—often far beyond the immediate fire zones.
Wildfire smoke contains a complex mixture of harmful substances:
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5): Up to 30 times smaller than a human hair, these particles penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, causing inflammation and exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic gases: Including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which reduce oxygen delivery to vital organs and increase long-term health risks. The health consequences are severe—wildfire smoke exposure has been linked to increased emergency room visits, hospitalizations for asthma and bronchitis, cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, and even premature mortality.
Why You Need Advanced Filtration
Because wildfire smoke contains a range of damaging, incredibly small particulates like PM2.5 and VOCs, commercial and residential facilities need filters with a MERV rating of 13 or higher in order to effectively prevent the harmful contaminants in wildfire smoke entering their facilities. Standard filtrations media isn’t designed for this critical application, and lacks the essential filtration protection for our communities.
LydAir GP Technology
Designed for optimal efficiency and superior safety, LydAir GP is a trusted solution combining gas sorbents with particulate filtration in 3 key layers. Our synthetic media acts as the first barrier to trap contaminants, followed by an activated carbon layer to trap extremely tiny volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and a meltblown layer with a randomized fiber structure as the final layer of protection.
- High-Efficiency Capture: Significantly reduces concentrations of PM2.5 and VOCs, greatly improving indoor air quality during wildfire smoke episodes, with 20-30% higher performance/gram of media.
- Energy-Efficient Design: Engineered for low resistance to airflow, with 15-30% lower pressure drop, helping maintain HVAC performance and reducing energy consumption.
- Durability: Robust construction extends filter lifespan, minimizing maintenance frequency and costs.
- Standards Compliance: Supports adherence to CDC and EPA guidelines recommending filters with MERV 13 or higher during wildfire events.
Applications and Product Highlights
Alkegen’s Advanced Filtration Media is available in a range of products optimized for diverse applications, including:
Residential HVAC Systems: Products such as GP0200C1 filters with MERV 13 rating provide homeowners with superior protection against wildfire smoke infiltration.
Commercial and Institutional Buildings: Higher efficiency grades (MERV 14–16) deliver enhanced particulate and gas filtration for offices, schools, and healthcare facilities.
Cleanroom and Data Center Environments: Specialized media formats ensure stringent air quality control while maintaining low pressure drop and system efficiency.
Portable Air Purifiers and Respirators: Compact filtration solutions incorporating meltblown and activated carbon layers safeguard individuals in high-exposure environments.
These products are designed for easy integration into existing HVAC systems and filtration units, providing scalable and reliable solutions tailored to specific environmental needs.
Why Choose Alkegen’s Advanced Filtration Media?
- Cutting-Edge Expertise: Combines extensive experience in filtration science with advanced materials engineering.
- Global Manufacturing Capabilities: Ensures reliable supply to regions affected by wildfire smoke worldwide.
- Customizable Solutions: Offers a variety of grades and formats tailored to specific filtration needs and settings.
- Sustainable Performance: Designed for long-lasting, efficient filtration that minimizes environmental impact.
- Cutting-Edge Expertise: Combines extensive experience in filtration science with advanced materials engineering.
- Global Manufacturing Capabilities: Ensures reliable supply to regions affected by wildfire smoke worldwide.
- Customizable Solutions: Offers a variety of grades and formats tailored to specific filtration needs and settings.
- Sustainable Performance: Designed for long-lasting, efficient filtration that minimizes environmental impact.
Key Features of LydAir GP:
Captures & Neutralizes PM2.5 Particles
15-30% Lower Pressure Drop
20-30% Higher Filtration Efficiency
