The cleanliness of HVAC Air Ducts is probably the most overlooked maintenance item, yet it can have a most disruptive effect on facility comfort and business operations. Dirty ducting can lead to sickness of personnel and other contributing factors in the much researched Sick Building Syndrome.
Contaminants and dust accumulate and line the ducting internally. Air diffusers and grills, fans, heaters, dampers and other air control devices are all effected. The contaminants are similar to household dust, which contains dead human skin cells, human hair, and other contaminants from bedding, food and other sources. Dust mites, mould and other harmful bacteria grow and multiply inside the air stream particularly in moist or humid air areas such as cooling coils, condensate drain pans, wash room, toilet and kitchen extract systems.
Regular duct cleaning should be part of a routine HVAC maintenance program, this will have a positive effect on the operation of a facility, heavily populated area such as offices. Careful planning and maintenance is therefore essential to minimize disruptions and personnel downtime.
Planning
A planning schedule is produced by the E.R.A.S.E Project Manager in coordination with Customers Facility Manager,this schedule will include:
- Review of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements on board
- Areas to be cleaned on a day to day basis
- Identifying sensitive areas such as sleeping for shift workers, dining facilities and operation control centers, these
areas will be given priority in planning a work schedule.
HVAC duct cleaning offshore presents its own particular set of difficulties so careful planning becomes essential.
Type of equipment required needs to be tailored to meet every eventuality. E.R.A.S.E has invested heavily in the very latest equipment including remote control inspection cameras and the conventional flexible shaft and brush cleaning systems.
Contaminants and dust accumulate and line the ducting internally. Air diffusers and grills, fans, heaters, dampers and other air control devices are all effected. The contaminants are similar to household dust, which contains dead human skin cells, human hair, and other contaminants from bedding, food and other sources. Dust mites, mould and other harmful bacteria grow and multiply inside the air stream particularly in moist or humid air areas such as cooling coils, condensate drain pans, wash room, toilet and kitchen extract systems.
Regular duct cleaning should be part of a routine HVAC maintenance program, this will have a positive effect on the operation of a facility, heavily populated area such as offices. Careful planning and maintenance is therefore essential to minimize disruptions and personnel downtime.
Planning
A planning schedule is produced by the E.R.A.S.E Project Manager in coordination with Customers Facility Manager,this schedule will include:
- Review of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements on board
- Areas to be cleaned on a day to day basis
- Identifying sensitive areas such as sleeping for shift workers, dining facilities and operation control centers, these
areas will be given priority in planning a work schedule.
HVAC duct cleaning offshore presents its own particular set of difficulties so careful planning becomes essential.
Type of equipment required needs to be tailored to meet every eventuality. E.R.A.S.E has invested heavily in the very latest equipment including remote control inspection cameras and the conventional flexible shaft and brush cleaning systems.
