GAFCO Product Overview Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of air filters produced by GAFCO?

  • To increase air flow
  • To remove contaminants from the air (correct)
  • To add fragrance to the air
  • To regulate air temperature

    • Which of the following is NOT a measure of filter performance?

  • Efficiency
  • Resistance
  • Dust holding capacity
  • Price (correct)

    • What does the Total Cost of Ownership include?

  • Purchase price
  • Storage costs
  • Purchase price, storage costs, replacement costs, and any other costs associated with owning a product (correct)
  • None of the above

    • What are the 5 criteria for media selection according to GAFCO?

    <p>Efficiency, pressure drop, dust holding capacity, total cost of ownership, and supplier consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of filter is commonly used as a first stage filter in most HVAC applications?

    <p>Aluminium filters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of aluminium filters?

    <p>They can be washed with water, cleaned, and reused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standards can aluminium filters achieve?

    <p>G1, G2 to EN779 (MERV 1, MERV 3 to ASHRAE 52.2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contaminants can aluminium filters eliminate?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives GAFCO an edge over competitors when it comes to supplying aluminium filters and aluminium filter media?

    <p>GAFCO produces has a cost advantage as it produces the filter media and can also deliver the filters or media in many configurations and number of layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of aluminium filters in terms of airflow and resistance?

    <p>They have extremely low resistance to airflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Aluminium commonly found?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the most common types of frames for aluminium filters?

    <p>Aluminium or galvanized metal frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Pleated filters named so?

    <p>Because the media is pleated to extend the filtration surface area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standards do Pleated filters achieve?

    <p>G4 to EN779 standard (MERV 8 to ASHRAE 52.2 standard)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pleats does GAFCO's standard 24” x 24” x 2” Pleated filter contain?

    <p>18 pleats per filter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does the welded wire mesh backing offered in GAFCO's Pleated filters deliver?

    <p>It improves the filter rigidity against air flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one feature of the frames in GAFCO Pleated filters?

    <p>They are rigid water-resistant dye-cut cardboard frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What versions do Pleated filters come in?

    <p>Standard capacity (SC) and High capacity (HC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the standard capacity and high-capacity versions of pleated filters?

    <p>The high-capacity model has more pleats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is used in GAFCO’s Pleated filters?

    <p>Synthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can V-type filters be cleaned for reuse?

    <p>By blowing air into the filter surface downstream to upstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pleats does a standard 24” x 24” x 2” V-type filter from GAFCO contain?

    <p>16 to 18 pleats per filter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of a higher media area on filter performance?

    <p>It results in a lower velocity on the media and therefore a lower pressure drop and higher filter efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions can V-type filters withstand?

    <p>Variable and turbulent air flow systems and harsh operating conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the pleats of V-type filters be aligned when installed?

    <p>Both vertically (preferred) or horizontally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    V-type filters can be supplied in different sizes and pleat counts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are pocket (bag) type air filters a preferred choice in HVAC installations?

    <p>Because they are extremely configurable and economical for the performance they deliver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes pocket (bag) type filters economical to produce?

    <p>There is very little metal used, and very little glue needed to seal the frame against the media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you identify the efficiency of a pocket (bag) type filter?

    <p>By the colour of the media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standards do pocket filters meet?

    <p>G4 to F9 to EN779 standard (MERV 8 to MERV 16 to ASHRAE 52.2 standard)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is GAFCO's pocket filters made from?

    <p>Progressive density synthetic media or glass fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of GAFCO pocket (bag) filters compared to competitors' filters?

    <p>They operate much longer before they reach the final pressure drop and require replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one feature of GAFCO's pocket (bag) filter design?

    <p>The filter frames are supplied with encapsulated pocket channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does GAFCO ensure full utilization of the media area in their pocket filters?

    <p>By using controlled media spacers that prevent pocket to pocket contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the spacer in a pocket filter is too big?

    <p>The pockets inflate too much to the point that they touch each other under air flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is mini pleated media commonly used in high efficiency filters?

    <p>Because it is very dense and efficient, requiring a high media area to generate sufficient airflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pleats per inch can GAFCO's advanced mini pleating machines deliver in mini pleat filters?

    <p>8 to 13 pleats per inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does GAFCO source hot melt from a special source in Portugal for their mini pleat media beads?

    <p>Because it has been proven through testing to generate a rigid media pack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hot melt pleat separators in mini pleat filters?

    <p>They serve as spacers to prevent pleat-to-pleat contact ensuring smooth airflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between regular mini pleat filters and compact mini pleat filters?

    <p>Compact models are capable of delivering much higher air flow volumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are regular mini pleat filters most suitable for installation?

    <p>Inside cleanrooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you tell if a mini pleat filter is a HEPA filter?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pleats per inch can most of GAFCO's competitors deliver in their mini pleat filters?

    <p>10 pleats per inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does GAFCO source its mini pleat filter production equipment?

    <p>From the most advanced German manufacturers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does GAFCO ensure the quality of its filters?

    <p>By ensuring every step of production is Quality Assured, and the final product is Quality Controlled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does GAFCO claim to have superior cleanroom knowledge compared to its competitors?

    <p>Because GAFCO designs, constructs, tests and certifies cleanrooms to international standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does GAFCO supply filters to?

    <p>Residential, Commercial, and Industrial applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the efficiency of an H14 HEPA filter at MPPS?

    <p>Greater than 99.995%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of GAFCO's mini pleating technology?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the two seal types for HEPA and ULPA mini pleat filters?

    <p>Gasket and Gel seals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the gasket offered by GAFCO?

    <p>It is a one-piece continuous polyurethane gasket that eliminates any potential of air bypass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are V-Bank filters commonly installed in HVAC systems rather than installed inside cleanrooms on the ceiling?

    <p>They are meant to filter large volumes of air flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have V-Bank filters replaced aluminium separated filters in the industry?

    <p>Mini pleat technology is far superior and can deliver much higher media area for the same filter size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of the mini pleating technology used in V-Bank filters?

    <p>It provides an exceptionally high ratio of filter media area to filter face area, allowing for higher dust holding capacities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of seals are used in V-Bank filters?

    <p>Gasket or gel seals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GAFCO offer to prevent leakage from V-Bank filters?

    <p>A one-piece continuous gasket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the raw materials for GAFCO's filters come from?

    <p>The best supplier’s global manufacturers have to offer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Ceiling Modules or Terminal Modules?

    <p>They are HEPA or ULPA filters with enclosures ready for cleanroom installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Ceiling Modules typically installed?

    <p>In the room side of cleanrooms such as surgery and isolation rooms, laboratories, and pharmaceutical production areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which filter classes can ceiling modules be fitted with?

    <p>HEPA and ULPA filters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about GAFCO's ceiling modules?

    <p>They are lightweight, easy to install and maintain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does GAFCO ensure the quality of their units?

    <p>Each unit is individually inspected, leak tested, and serial numbered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the filter housing or enclosure in ceiling modules?

    <p>It is made from clear anodized extruded aluminium profiles and is permanent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What options are available for filter seals in ceiling modules?

    <p>Gel seal or gasket seal filters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are gas phase filters used for?

    <p>Filtering out chemicals from the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another common name for gas phase filters?

    <p>Carbon filters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these materials can be used in gas phase filters?

    <p>Typical activated carbon, impregnated activated carbon, alumna blend activated carbon, potassium blend activated carbon, zeolite blend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the lifespan of a gas phase filter usually determined?

    <p>By its weight gain over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor in determining the efficiency of a gas phase filter?

    <p>The residence time of airflow passing through the media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of filters can offer better performance for more specific gas filtration?

    <p>Granular and pallet type filters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of granular and pallet gas filters?

    <p>They efficiently remove a wide range of Odors and gases, and can target specific gases or chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of granular and pallet gas filters differ from laminated carbon filters?

    <p>The frame is fully loaded with granules, maximizing the amount of media and volume inside the filter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantages of granular and pallet gas filters compared to laminated carbon filters?

    <p>They are customizable with several types of media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes granular filters highly customizable?

    <p>They can fit any type of medium, whether from the activated carbon range or the engineered media range</p> Signup and view all the answers

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