One of the most common physical occurrences in marine science is the accumulation of microorganisms, algae, mussels, seaweed, plants and other water-related growth that is attached to the hull of ships or on the posts of a pier. Such undesirable growth decreases the performance of a ship and increases fuel consumption. This accumulation is called biofouling or microbiological … [Read more...] about Biofouling: Can It Trigger Allergies From Drinking Water?
Andrea Air Filters: Plant Based Air Purification System
For years we are often reminded that houseplants work as a natural purification system for our indoor air. They purify the air by filtering out carbon dioxide, pollutants and other airborne toxins, then replace these contaminants with oxygen. Research conducted by NASA revealed that some houseplants are more effective in filtering out toxins than others. Andrea Naturally … [Read more...] about Andrea Air Filters: Plant Based Air Purification System
What Type of Humidifier Should You Choose?
Should you invest in a humidifier? Have you thought about purchasing a humidifier, but you maybe unsure about which one to buy? Before making an investment, there are a couple of things you need to consider. First, you should think about the size of the room your humidifier will go in and secondly, search for the type of humidifier that will address your specific need. Many … [Read more...] about What Type of Humidifier Should You Choose?
Green Building Technology: Cooling Tower Filtration
The economic benefits of improving indoor air quality may help to reduce the amount of outside air that is used in an air conditioning system. As more businesses incorporate the principles of green building technology, there will be a substantial benefit of increased productivity from temperature control, better ventilation and lighting control, as well as reduced indoor air … [Read more...] about Green Building Technology: Cooling Tower Filtration
Puralytic: Solar Bag Technology for Water Purification
Is it possible for the sun to provide the only source of power for a complete water purification system in a portable bag? Until now we would not give the idea much thought. But why not? We make “sun tea” where you put tea bags in a container of water and place the container outside in the sun to naturally brew the tea. So why not utilize the power of the sun to filter … [Read more...] about Puralytic: Solar Bag Technology for Water Purification
