Advanced Technology Filtration For A Better Crew And Passenger Experience

Cabin air on commercial aircraft today is typically supplied by bleed air systems from engines or APU’s or ram air. This input air contains contamination, which may include hydraulic fluids, engine oils, pyrolysis products, multiple types of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), ozone and particulates. For the safety and well-being of crews and passengers, removal of these type of these contaminants as well as odors from bleed air and/or re-circulated air is essential to improve cabin air quality. Thinking of air quality as a matter of safety, as opposed to simply comfort, has dramatically changed the way that airlines make decisions regarding the products and services used to attain clean air in the cabin of the aircraft. This is even more important today as we work to provide a safe cabin environment to remove bacteria and viruses. Airlines, OEM’s and the traveling public are just now starting to realize how important cabin air quality is to the aviation industry. PTI Technologies has been investing in advanced designs and new technology to meet this need, and has been testing this against existing industry standards. Our presentation will share the results of this work and how it can positively impact the commercial aviation industry by providing quality cabin air for a better crew and passenger experience.This is a publication from the International Aircraft Cabin Air Conference 2021 (Online, 15-18 March 2021