prEN ISO 12249-1

Sustainability of particulate air filters for general ventilation - Part 1: Method of life cycle cost calculation prEN ISO 12249-1

Scope

Method of Calculation of Life Cycle Cost for Air Cleaning Devices - The primary purpose of using air filters in the HVAC systems of inhabited buildings is to filter the supply air thus making it clean and of a quality to be inhaled without risk to public health. The secondary purpose is to keep the ventilation system clean and working efficiently. The use of air filters in mechanical air systems requires energy and carries a cost penalty. Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis gives the means to optimise filter selection on cost once the particulate efficiency or grade selection has been made. This standard specifies: a: the algebraic model used for evaluating the LCC. b: the principles to be followed when evaluating the model parameters. c: how the values for LCC can be used to optimise system design.

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