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EcoQuest Air Purification EcoQuest Air Purification TechnologyTechnology
Allen JohnstonAllen JohnstonVice President
Field Development in Technology
EcoQuest Corporate EcoQuest Corporate Leadership ….Leadership ….
Mike Jackson – Founder, Chairman of the Board, Field Training & Sales
Darryl Jackson – President/CEO
Jack Wilder – Chief Marketing Officer
Mike Letts – Chief Operations Officer
Rick Demarco – Director of Marketing
John Hoyt – Chief Systems Officer
AgendaAgenda• IAQ – Indoor Air Quality Issues & AwarenessIAQ – Indoor Air Quality Issues & Awareness• Air Purification Market AnalysisAir Purification Market Analysis• Traditional Solutions - Passive TechnologiesTraditional Solutions - Passive Technologies• Purifying Natures Way - Active Technologies Purifying Natures Way - Active Technologies
–EcoQuest 20 Year History in Air PurificationEcoQuest 20 Year History in Air Purification–RCI, Certified Space TechnologyRCI, Certified Space Technology
• Validation - University Testing Validation - University Testing • What you need to KnowWhat you need to Know• Residential Products…….Residential Products…….
–Fresh Air by EcoQuestFresh Air by EcoQuest–DuctwoRx – In-Duct Air PurificationDuctwoRx – In-Duct Air Purification–LaundryPure LaundryPure Advanced Oxidation/Cold Water/Detergent Free Advanced Oxidation/Cold Water/Detergent Free laundry system laundry system
• Quest Commercial ProductsQuest Commercial Products
IAQ ProblemsIAQ Problems• Began with the 70’s oil embargo ... energy crisisBegan with the 70’s oil embargo ... energy crisis
• Reduced speeds to 55 mph / Thermostats adjusted to 68 heat & 78 A/CReduced speeds to 55 mph / Thermostats adjusted to 68 heat & 78 A/C• Stringent construction codes resulted in energy efficient buildings Stringent construction codes resulted in energy efficient buildings • More synthetic materials used in constructionMore synthetic materials used in construction with less air infiltration with less air infiltration
• ““Sick Building Syndrome” emerged in the 80’s Sick Building Syndrome” emerged in the 80’s • Americans spend 90% of their lives indoorsAmericans spend 90% of their lives indoors• 15 million Americans have asthma (80% increase since 1980)15 million Americans have asthma (80% increase since 1980)• 28 million Americans suffer from hay fever & allergies28 million Americans suffer from hay fever & allergies• Air pollution contributes to lung disease, including respiratory tract infections, Air pollution contributes to lung disease, including respiratory tract infections, asthma, and lung cancerasthma, and lung cancer
• Today the E.P.A., the U.S. House of Representatives & the Today the E.P.A., the U.S. House of Representatives & the WorldWorld Health Organization rank Health Organization rank indoorindoor air pollution the air pollution the
#1 environmental health problem#1 environmental health problem
• Mold, mildew and their Mold, mildew and their mycotoxinsmycotoxins are are exposed as a exposed as a serious health threatserious health threat
• Airborne staph, pneumonia & MRSA at record high in Airborne staph, pneumonia & MRSA at record high in hospitalshospitals
• Deadly nosocomial viruses in hospitals with a 55% death rate & over Deadly nosocomial viruses in hospitals with a 55% death rate & over 85,000 85,000 deaths per yeardeaths per year
No viable solutions availableNo viable solutions available untiluntil .. ... . EcoQuest Intl.EcoQuest Intl.
National AwarenessNational Awareness
ANSWER: Overloaded Immune System
• Breathed• Ingested• Contacted• Accumulated
Over Time
POLLUTION & TOXINSPOLLUTION & TOXINS RESULT !RESULT !People become Vulnerable to:
• Disease• Dysfunctions• Distress
Hey, wait
for me !
He doesn’t
He doesn’t
even kneven know
we’re here !
Why do I
feel so bad?
Cleaners – Fumes - Paint - Pesticides – Preservatives - Chlorine – Tobacco - Mold -Bacteria - Pollen - Dust - Glues - Building Materials - Dust Mites – Fungi – Furniture - Carpet – Gases - - etc 1000’s
Recent Market SurveyRecent Market SurveyPrimary reason for purchasing an Air Primary reason for purchasing an Air
PurifierPurifierTotal
Health-Related (Net) 70%Chronic Medical Conditions (Subnet) 38%
I/other family member has allergies/alleviates allergy symptoms 30%I/other family member has asthma 7%
General Health Considerations (Subnet) 37%To have healthier/cleaner/better quality air 20%Reduces/removes allergens in the air 8%Reduces/removes pollen 4%
Environment/Home Environment (Net) 36%Cleans the air of dust/reduces dust 15%Odor Control (Subnet) 12%
Elimination of cigarette/smoke odor 7%Have pets in household/want to reduce pet dander 10%
Other Purchase Considerations (Net) 5%
Where we are today…..Where we are today…..
Passive Passive TechnologiesTechnologies
Passive TechnologiesPassive Technologies•Filtering
•Ionization … a misunderstood technology
•Electronic Air “Cleaners”
• UV Lights … issue with distance from UV bulb and exposure time
• Portable units …small rooms, inefficient, ineffective, & costly to operate
97%Of Weight
( 28+52+11+6= 97%)But not a big health threat !
But 98.5 %Of Particle Count
is < 0.5 umA big health threat
Don’t Be Fooled !
It’s the “Small Sizes”
< 0.5 umthat are
Numerous&
Dangerous !300-400 million/m3
Typical Air Particle Size Distribution
98.5
Most filter mfgs.spec their product
on “weight” not “count”.
Passive TechnologiesPassive TechnologiesCommon problems…Common problems…
• Impossible for Impossible for ALLALL the air to get to them! the air to get to them!• FiltersFilters & & platesplates become constant source of become constant source of
pollution, high maintenance, & costpollution, high maintenance, & cost• FiltersFilters & & platesplates have limited effect on VOCs, have limited effect on VOCs,
odors, bacteria, viruses, mold & odors, bacteria, viruses, mold & mildewmildew
• How is mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, How is mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, odors odors removed on surfaces inside a removed on surfaces inside a room?room?
• UV lightsUV lights only work on surfaces… only work on surfaces… NOTNOT effectively on moving air! effectively on moving air!
• VentilatingVentilating is extremely expensive & is extremely expensive & limited limited in it’s effectivenessin it’s effectiveness
If these methods really worked, If these methods really worked, why is the problem not solved?why is the problem not solved?
Nature’s Way…Nature’s Way……to purify the air we …to purify the air we
breathebreathe
• Ionization to reduce Ionization to reduce particle concentrationsparticle concentrations• Oxidation to reduce Oxidation to reduce mold, bacteria, virus mold, bacteria, virus and VOC’sand VOC’s
Automatic, Proactive & Self-Automatic, Proactive & Self-regulating!regulating!
EcoQuest’EcoQuest’s 20 Year s 20 Year History….History….
1986: 1986: Ozone / Ion Ozone / Ion TechnologyTechnology
Thunderstorm in a Box!
Radiant Catalytic Radiant Catalytic Ionization Ionization TechnologyTechnology
Then we added the power of the Sun!
Breakthrough TechnologyBreakthrough Technology““Radiant Catalytic Ionization”Radiant Catalytic Ionization”
The Science behind the Technology…The Science behind the Technology…
The RCI CellThe RCI Cell
Broad spectrum UV lamp
Quad-metallic Hydrophilic
coating$500 per gallon
RCI CellRCI Cell
HoneycombMatrix
for maximum surface area
The LampThe Lamp……no ordinary UV Bulb!no ordinary UV Bulb!
• Broad Spectrum High EfficiencyBroad Spectrum High Efficiency• 100-300 nm100-300 nm• 25,000 hours = 3 years!25,000 hours = 3 years!
RCIUV
Germicidal UV (254 nm)Germicidal UV (254 nm)
254 nano meter
Germicidal UV (254 nm)Germicidal UV (254 nm)
Effectiveness is dependent upon Effectiveness is dependent upon distance, intensity and exposure distance, intensity and exposure
timetime
254nm UV Activates the 254nm UV Activates the CatalystCatalyst
Photoelectric Effect:
The conversion of light to electricity
The CatalystThe CatalystHydrophilic Coating
“Hydrophilic” – means the coating absorbs water vapor (H2O) from the
air, creating an abundance of Hydrogen and Oxygen for creation of
friendly oxidizers
Optimum Humidity is 40-60%
The CatalystThe CatalystQuad-metallic Hydrophilic Catalytic Coating
Titanium Dioxide, X, Y, Z
Each metal contributes to process:
• Titanium Dioxide forms two highly reactive substances - Hydroxyl Radicals (OH) & Superoxide Ions (O2-1) - both very strong oxidizers• X converts Nitric Oxide to Nitrogen and Oxygen• Y speeds up the Titanium reactions by up to 3X. Proven to kill bacteria.• Z has unique abilities to work with Hydrogen and can improve the functions of Titanium. Also, helps eliminates algae.
185 nm UV produces ozone
185 nmOzone
254 nm decomposition of ozone
254 nm
254 nm breaks O3 back
down to O2
OH
O3-
OH
O3-
O2•HO2
H2O2
-
O2-
AOP formation of AOP formation of ““Friendly Oxidizers”Friendly Oxidizers”
These oxidizers are then picked up in the air These oxidizers are then picked up in the air stream stream
and dispersed throughout the building and dispersed throughout the building ……ACTIVELYACTIVELY purifying contaminants! purifying contaminants!
Broad SpectrumUV Light
Hydroxyl Radicals OHHydroxyl Radicals OHoo Hydroperoxyl RadicalHydroperoxyl Radical HOHO22
Super Oxides OSuper Oxides O22--
Hydrogen Peroxide HHydrogen Peroxide H22OO22
Ozonide Ions OOzonide Ions O33--
•HO2
H2O2
• The RCI cell produces and consumes ozone The RCI cell produces and consumes ozone (O(O33) to facilitate the AOP reactions. Typically ) to facilitate the AOP reactions. Typically 90% of the ozone produced is decomposed in 90% of the ozone produced is decomposed in process.process.
• The RCI cell is The RCI cell is NOTNOT an ozone generator, an ozone generator, (emits ≤ .02 PPM Ozone), in fact can help (emits ≤ .02 PPM Ozone), in fact can help regulate Oregulate O33 levels. levels.
• Provides redundancy of oxidizers which Provides redundancy of oxidizers which react up to 40x faster than ozone alone & react up to 40x faster than ozone alone & without irritation.without irritation.
• AOP reactants remain effective after AOP reactants remain effective after leaving cell as a “Purifying Plasma”… leaving cell as a “Purifying Plasma”… dispersed throughout the building dispersed throughout the building ACTIVELYACTIVELY purifying contaminants.purifying contaminants.
• Starts by continuously sanitizing the duct Starts by continuously sanitizing the duct system & eventually comes back thru to keep system & eventually comes back thru to keep coils clean.coils clean.
RCI Cell advantagesRCI Cell advantages
University Testing_____________________________________________________________
Kansas State University:Dr. James Marsden, Regents Distinguished Professor
Microbial reduction on Surfaces (Mold, Bacteria & Virus)Microbial reduction on Surfaces (Mold, Bacteria & Virus)
University of Cincinnati:Dr. Sergey Grinshpun, Department Head, Center for
Health-Related Aerosol Studies, Department of Environmental Health
Reduction of the Aerosol Particle Concentration Reduction of the Aerosol Particle Concentration
Airborne Microbial reduction (Virus)Airborne Microbial reduction (Virus)
Syracuse University:Syracuse University:Prof. Jianshun Zhang, Director, International Centre for Prof. Jianshun Zhang, Director, International Centre for
Indoor Environment and EnergyIndoor Environment and Energy
Airborne VOC Reductions in simulated HVAC system Airborne VOC Reductions in simulated HVAC system
Kansas Kansas State State
UniversityUniversity
Efficacy of EcoQuest’s Radiant Catalytic Ionization Cell at
Reducing Microbial Populations on Surfaces
_____________________________________________________________
• Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus aureus : 98.5% reduction : 98.5% reduction
• MRSAMRSA - - Methycillin ResistantMethycillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureus: :
99.8% reduction99.8% reduction
• Escherichia coliEscherichia coli : 98.1% reduction : 98.1% reduction
• Bacillus Bacillus spp. : 99.38% reductionspp. : 99.38% reduction
• Streptococcus Streptococcus spp. : 96.4% reductionspp. : 96.4% reduction
• Pseudomonas aureuginosaPseudomonas aureuginosa : 99.0% reduction : 99.0% reduction
• Listeria monocytogenesListeria monocytogenes : 99.75% reduction : 99.75% reduction
• Candida albicansCandida albicans : 99.92% reduction : 99.92% reduction
• Stachybotrys chartarumStachybotrys chartarum : 99.93% reduction : 99.93% reduction
Avian Flu testingAvian Flu testing
Dr. Jill BiekerDr. Jill Bieker
Sandia National Sandia National
LaboratoryLaboratory
Avian Flu Inactivation with RCITCID50/cm2 vs Time
0
199,526
0134681,9270
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
0 2 4 8 10 12
Hours
Infe
ctio
us
Cel
ls
Avian Flu Inactivation with RCI% TCID50/cm2 Remaining vs Time
0%
100%
0%0.0065%0.23%0.97%
0102030405060708090
100
0 2 4 8 10 12
Hours
% T
CID
50/c
m2
Rem
ain
ing
Avian Flu Inactivation with RCI % TCID50/cm2 Reduced vs Time
100%
0%
100%99.9935%99.87%99.03%
0102030405060708090
100
0 2 4 8 10 12
Hours
% T
CID
50/c
m2
Red
uct
ion
Avian Flu Virus Inactivation Avian Flu Virus Inactivation Conclusion per Dr. MarsdenConclusion per Dr. Marsden
• Based on these tests, treatment with Based on these tests, treatment with the RCI-Cellthe RCI-Cell™ system against the ™ system against the avian H5N8 virus showed continual avian H5N8 virus showed continual inactivation of the infectious virusinactivation of the infectious virus
• After 12 hrs, no infectious virus was After 12 hrs, no infectious virus was detected at alldetected at all
• RCI is a highly effective system for RCI is a highly effective system for the inactivation of this virusthe inactivation of this virus
The Power of the “Certified The Power of the “Certified Space Technology” Space Technology”
designationdesignation
What you need to know..What you need to know..Three points to remember about EcoQuest Air Three points to remember about EcoQuest Air
Purification Technology……. Purification Technology……. 1.1. The only Air Purification Technology which combines up to five The only Air Purification Technology which combines up to five
nature based technologies working together to clean air indoors like nature based technologies working together to clean air indoors like nature cleans air outdoors using:nature cleans air outdoors using:• Two types of Ionization to reduce particlesTwo types of Ionization to reduce particles• UV and a Catalyst to create Oxygen & Hydrogen based friendly UV and a Catalyst to create Oxygen & Hydrogen based friendly
oxidizers to reduce microbial contaminants (Photo Catalytic Oxidation)oxidizers to reduce microbial contaminants (Photo Catalytic Oxidation)• Low-level ozone to reduce odorsLow-level ozone to reduce odors
2.2. The The onlyonly residential Air Purification Technology recognized by the residential Air Purification Technology recognized by the NASA Space Foundation and awarded Certified Space Technology NASA Space Foundation and awarded Certified Space Technology statusstatus
3.3. The only Air Purification with validation testing from multiple The only Air Purification with validation testing from multiple universities proving the ability to reduce up to 99.99% of Mold, universities proving the ability to reduce up to 99.99% of Mold, Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses, including MRSA and Avian Bird Flu on Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses, including MRSA and Avian Bird Flu on surfaces.surfaces.
The The Products……Products……
Fresh Air Family of Fresh Air Family of ProductsProducts
The product that brings the Thunderstorm in a Box and the
Power of the Sun together in one unit
Fresh Air Fresh Air • Our most advanced portable unit
• A unique blend of the 5 patented
technologies called Synergy 5™
• Not a filter - Active Air Purification
• One unit for entire dwelling space up to 3000 sq ft
• Proven to eliminate most problems
• Multiple rooms at once
• Hand Held Remote Control
• Excellent for central & non-central systems“Remote Ion”
Generator
RCI cell
DuctwoRxDuctwoRxCommercial & Commercial &
ResidentialResidential5 Models: 500 5 Models: 500 SFSF – 10,000 – 10,000 SFSF
2 Voltage options: 120V -240V2 Voltage options: 120V -240V
DuctwoRxCell
10
• Starts by Starts by continuously continuously sanitizing the duct sanitizing the duct system & system & eventually comes eventually comes back thru to keep back thru to keep clean the coils.clean the coils.
CBS News VideoCBS News Video
April 2006April 2006
DEN
BR
BR
STUDY
BR KITCHEN
RCI unit A/C unit
DEN
BR
BR
STUDY
BR KITCHEN
UV unit A/C unit
How do “UV bulbs” Compare to RCI ?
Structure Using RCI Structure using “Germicidal UV” bulb
Using RCI Using UV bulb
• Control space 16,000 ft3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.95 ft3
• Microbe “kill” in entire structure Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - No
• Particulate control entire structure Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - No
• Odor control in entire structure Yes - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - No
Technology Comparison
There isn’t any comparis
on !
How Do Popular Portable Units Compare To RCI ?
=
Comparing just stated coverage….
How Do Popular Portable Units Compare To RCI ?
Cost per cubic foot of coverage
=$0.032
3.5 x higher
=$0.112
In addition, The Ionic Breeze only cleans the air that gets to the purifier
EcoQuest EcoQuest LaundryPurLaundryPur
ee
EcoQuest LaundryPureEcoQuest LaundryPure How it worksHow it works• Pure Oxygen AerationPure Oxygen Aeration• Oxidation Gases. Oxidation Gases.
– Ozonide IonsOzonide Ions– Hydro peroxidesHydro peroxides– HydroxidesHydroxides– Free oxygen moleculesFree oxygen molecules– Super oxide ionsSuper oxide ions
These Advanced Oxidizers become entrained These Advanced Oxidizers become entrained in the water to break down oils and grime in the water to break down oils and grime and disinfect the fabric and work best with and disinfect the fabric and work best with cold water.cold water.
• Silver IonizerSilver Ionizer
Nano Entrained Advanced Oxidation Gases
EcoQuest LaundryPureEcoQuest LaundryPure How it worksHow it works
EcoQuest LaundryPureEcoQuest LaundryPure How it worksHow it works
EcoQuest LaundryPureEcoQuest LaundryPure How it worksHow it works
EcoQuest LaundryPureEcoQuest LaundryPure How it worksHow it works
EcoQuest LaundryPureEcoQuest LaundryPure The BenefitsThe Benefits
• Increased fabric lifeIncreased fabric life• Reduced bacteria countsReduced bacteria counts• Increased fabric volumeIncreased fabric volume• Eliminates harmful detergents - Eliminates harmful detergents -
PhosphatesPhosphates• Saves hot water $Saves hot water $• Saves on Detergent $Saves on Detergent $• Eliminates allergies caused by Eliminates allergies caused by
detergentsdetergents• The elimination of trapped The elimination of trapped
detergents make color more vibrantdetergents make color more vibrant
EcoQuest LaundryPureEcoQuest LaundryPure Test ResultsTest Results
NSF Test Results NSF Test Results showing the efficacy of showing the efficacy of LaundryPure on inactivating bacteria LaundryPure on inactivating bacteria contaminated clothing…… contaminated clothing…… ………………
• Staphylococcus AureusStaphylococcus Aureus 99.9999% 99.9999% reductionreduction
• Klebsiells pneumoniaeKlebsiells pneumoniae 99.9999% 99.9999% reductionreduction
• Psudomonas aeruginosaPsudomonas aeruginosa 99% reduction99% reduction
EcoQuest LaundryPureEcoQuest LaundryPure Tips (LaundryPure Disclaimer)Tips (LaundryPure Disclaimer)
• Water Quality is important. High chlorine or iron Water Quality is important. High chlorine or iron needs a SpringHouse or Pre-Filter (available from needs a SpringHouse or Pre-Filter (available from EcoQuest)EcoQuest)
• Work with Work with Little orLittle or NO Detergent NO Detergent• You may still need a small amount of detergent or You may still need a small amount of detergent or
bleach to deal with whitesbleach to deal with whites• Pre-Treat spots with diluted Eco-H, use scrub brush Pre-Treat spots with diluted Eco-H, use scrub brush
and let sit for 20-30 minutesand let sit for 20-30 minutes• External pressure regulator needed for >75psiExternal pressure regulator needed for >75psi• Colors still need to be separated to prevent bleedingColors still need to be separated to prevent bleeding• Some HE washers require a ‘Y’ Valve for water to Some HE washers require a ‘Y’ Valve for water to
flow into washer through cold & hot hoses (washer flow into washer through cold & hot hoses (washer set to warm)set to warm)
Water Purification ProductsClean water for drinking and whole-house use
Springhouse• 6-8 GPM• Germicidal UV• Mechanical and Active Filtration
Living Water• Low Flow • Germicidal UV• Ozone • Mechanical and Active Filtration
Quest Quest Commercial Commercial DivisionDivision
• 17 unique products for commercial and 17 unique products for commercial and industrial air purification applicationsindustrial air purification applications– Office buildingsOffice buildings– RestaurantsRestaurants– HospitalsHospitals– SchoolsSchools
Quest Quest Commercial Commercial DivisionDivision
• Certification RequiredCertification Required– Home Study CourseHome Study Course– 1 or 2 day certification course1 or 2 day certification course
• Recommended for HVAC professionals, Recommended for HVAC professionals, contractors, engineers, and architectscontractors, engineers, and architects
• Not recommended for typical EcoQuest Business Not recommended for typical EcoQuest Business OwnersOwners– Sale process is long and requires unique skill setsSale process is long and requires unique skill sets
• Key to SuccessKey to Success – find those who are qualified – find those who are qualified and introduce them to Quest Commercialand introduce them to Quest Commercial
Presenting the ProductPresenting the Product
• Tell the storyTell the story
• Don’t explain the technology but be Don’t explain the technology but be prepared to give the answerprepared to give the answer
• The proof is in the results – using the The proof is in the results – using the productproduct
Independent Survey of 1000 EcoQuest Customers
QUESTION: Based on your free trial - - Was your ‘trial’ effective in:
Reducing your dust, Reducing your dust, pollen, particles ?pollen, particles ? Reducing your odors ?Reducing your odors ?
Reducing you moldsReducing you moldsmildew and bacteria ?mildew and bacteria ?
What helpedWhat helped you decide you decide To purchase To purchase
Free Trial Demo Free Trial Demo Trial & Materials OnlyTrial & Materials Only
Never before have we had Never before have we had the..the..
• Depth of technologyDepth of technology
• ValidationValidation
• Industry RecognitionIndustry Recognition
• Strength in our product Strength in our product lineline
EcoQuest EcoQuest InternationalInternational …is at the Right Place and …is at the Right Place and
at the Right Time, with at the Right Time, with the the Right Technologies to Right Technologies to solve solve serious problems! serious problems!
ACT NOW… before this Window of Opportunity closes on You…
In Business, Timing is Everything!
