World Energy Solutions, Inc. (WEGY) announced today that the University of Florida’s Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences department has completed performance testing of its Pure Air Technology. The technology stems from a NASA-sponsored research project conducted at the university. The study confirmed that the Pure Air prototype has the ability to remove 99% of harmful chemicals in samples.
Dr. David Mazyck, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, conducted the testing along with the University’s Environmental Systems Commercial Space Technology Center (ES-CSTC) and its Director, William Sheehan. The team entered in samples of 2 ppmv of methanol and hydrogen sulfide to the Pure Air prototype and conducted the test four times. The result in each case was the removal of greater than 99% of the chemicals.
Director Sheehan and the ES-CSTC are sponsoring the research effort and have agreed to assist the company in identifying and pursuing the commercialization of the technology. Kristen Riley, an ES-CSTC member and former member of NASA, will be responsible for identifying commercial and industrial applications and the resulting marketing efforts. The NASA Johnson Space Center funded the research at the university through its Advanced Life Support program, which develops technology to revitalize air for extended space flights.
“This technology has the potential to become a market leader. It is an efficient and economical unit which has been proven to remove 99% of biological and chemical contaminants in the air, as well as filtering dust and smoke particles. The treated air is virtually 100% sterile,” stated Ben Croxton, CEO of World Energy Solutions. “There are a variety of indoor air purification technologies commercially available, but none of them adequately address the removal of disease causing bacteria and potentially harmful organic compounds. Our commitment to energy savings technologies coupled with our innovative Pure Air Technology offers an exciting solution that should substantially improve upon the existing market options.”
World Energy Solutions, Inc. is on a mission to be the leader in the development and commercialization of energy-efficient and environmentally conscious products and systems. This energy services company and electronics manufacturer utilizes state-of-the-art technology and techniques to provide lower energy usage for commercial, governmental, and residential facilities.
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