Clean Air Award Guidelines

P The purpose of the Clean Air Award is to recognize leadership and excellence in air filtration by selected air filter users and to promote the National Air Filtration Association and its member companies.

A Clean Air Awards will be presented to the recipient at the NAFA Annual convention. NAFA will assist award recipients in preparing press releases for local newspapers and will send a national press release to industry trade journals.

E Any facility or company that has demonstrated a concerted effort to provide a clean indoor environment by using proper air filtration products is eligible to be nominated. Nominations will be reviewed by the NAFA Clean Air Award Review Committee for final approval. The committee reserves the right to approve/deny any application based on the criteria set forth in this document.

C All nomination forms submitted will become property of NAFA and not shared or released to any entity without express permission of the submitting company. Information contained in the nomination forms will be used by NAFA for press releases to promote the Clean Air Award Program. E R :

Nominations shall become the proper-ty of NAFA. No photos or submitted

documentation will be returned.

Direct all inquiries concerning the Clean Air Award Program to:

Nominations must be received no later than

August 1, 2020

Official Nomination Form

Payment Information

Bill Me Credit Card Check

F For each nomination submitted, there is an $100 nomination fee

Name, Title

Company

Address

City, State, Zip

E-mail

Contact person submitting the nomination

NAFA 2020 Clean Air Award Recognizing Air Cleaning Excellence

nafa@nafahq.org (608) 310-7542 www.nafahq.org

Credit Card #

Name on card Signature

Exp. date

Billing Address on Card

Contact name and phone number of facility point of contact

Nathan Wittman

Filter Technology Company, Inc.

9018-B Scranton St.

Houston, TX 77075

713.910.1395 nwittman@filtertexas.comPhone

Name of Facility

Line 1: Sonogol USA, Inc. Line 2: Managed by MRIO, Inc.

22 characters only

Important print clearly or type, this is what will be engraved on the award. Maximum of two lines, no more than 22 characters (including spaces) per line. Letters and numbers only, do not use punctuation marks (including commas, dashes, slashes, strokes, periods, etc.).

Moody Rambin - Cristian Diaz, Engineer | 281.301.8152

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AMEX - 371546721514035 10/24

Nathan Wittman

9018-B Scranton St., Houston, TX 77075

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NAFA 2020 Clean Air Award Recognizing Air Cleaning Excellence

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C I certify that the information provided in this nomination form, and in any attachments hereto, is true and complete. I understand that the National Air Filtration Association will rely on the information I have provided in reaching an award decision. I further understand that if my nomination is accepted and the information provided in this ap-plication is found to be false or incomplete, any award made may be revoked.

_________________________________________ Signature Date

D Nominations must be received no later than August 1, 2020 and e-mailed to:

nafa@nafahq.org

C Award recipients are chosen through a multi-step review and judging process. NAFA Staff conducts an initial administrative review of all applications to ensure adherence to the entry requirements. Complete entries are then reviewed by the Clean Air Award Committee and judged.

P S 2020 C A A N . In order to be considered for the 2020 Clean Air Award, each nominee must earn a minimum of 52 points using the criteria set forth in this document. In addition to achieving the minimum point requirement, nominations will be judged on their due diligence in providing a clean and healthy environment, use of best practice filtration technology, and the results/benefits must be clearly stated. Filters must be installed in nominated facilities in order to qualify or apply for the Clean Air Award.

P Award recipients in attendance will be recognized by the National Air Filtration Association at a special award ceremony held in Clearwater, Florida at the Annual Convention, November 3 – 5, 2020. Awards are honorary and do not include monetary recognition.

CEU’ NAFA Certified Personnel will receive two CEU’s towards their recertification should their nomination be accepted.

MERV number of filters. Minimum of MERV 8. One point per MERV number. Include make / model. (e.g.: MERV 8 = 8 points; MERV 16 = 16 points, etc.)

NAFA Certified Technician (NCT) on recipient’s staff. Include the name of the NAFA NCT.

Points (10) _____

Yearly filter service contract by a third party NAFA Certified Technician service crew.

Points (10) _____

Gaskets. Installed to prevent air bypass (doors, channels, between filters, etc.). Include picture of installed gaskets.

Points (10) _____

Filter Monitoring Devices, i.e., pressure gauges. Installed and functional. Include picture.

Points (10) _____

Filter change record. Up-to-date showing size, number and frequency for all HVAC units. Include copy of records.

Points (10) _____

System filter upgrade within preceding 12 months by a NAFA Certified Air Filter Specialist (CAFS). Describe upgrade.

Gas phase filtration. Installed and changed on a planned periodic basis. List type used.

Points (10) _____

System duct cleaning within last 3 years. Provide documentation.

Points (6) _____

Coil cleaning (6 pts) within last two years, OR the Installation of UV Lights (10 pts) for coil and system cleanliness. Provide documentation, you can only claim a maximum of 10 points for this category.

Coil Cleaning (6) _____

Installation of UV (10) _____

Total Points (Minimum 52)

Did you include:

Picture of facility All documentation and pictures as required by

the points schedule A separate application narrative

Do not submit your Clean Air Award nomination without all required documentation.

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MERV 15/14A Tri-Dim ULTRA X2

Filter Technology Company

2020 NAFA Clean Air Award Nomination FormSonogol USA, Inc.

Moody Rambin, 1177 Enclave Parkway, Houston, TX 77077

ABOUT THE FACILITY

1177 Enclave Parkway is a 3 story, 36,907 square foot commercial facility located in Houston, TX. The building was completed in 2002 and serves as the corporate headquarters of Sonogol USA, Inc. The building was the was the first building built under the direct support of an Angolan state company in a foreign country. The facility is currently managed by Moody Rambin.

UPGRADES

Chief Engineer Adam Nunez and Apprentice Building Engineer Cristian Diaz have pursued facility upgrades to improve tenant IAQ levels and maintain the flawless condition of the facility’s mechanical equipment.The facility has recently upgraded from AELOUS MERV 12 to now MERV 15/14A Tri-Dim ULTRA X2 filtration in all 4 of its air handlers. The following upgrades have been completed in 2020.

• Upgrade from AEOLUS MERV 12 Mini-Pleated Filters to MERV 15/14A ULTRA X2 – JULY 2020• Replacement of Sanuvox UVC Lamps – JULY 2020• Cleaned AHU Coils – July 2020• Contracted Filter Technology Company NCT Certified Team for Air Filtration Installation – July 2020• Installed Magnahelic Gages on all 4 air handlers – July 2020

FILTRATION PROGRAM

2” MERV 15/14A Mini-Peated filtration is monitored via unit magnahelic gages. Initial pressure drop was noted at time of installation. Air filters will be replaced at double initial reading (minimum 0.50” WG).

Replaced UVC Lights July 2020

Replaced UVC Lights July 2020

AHU Coil CleaningJuly 2020

MERV 15/14A ULTRA X2 Frames have integrated gasketing for seal

July 2020

Newly Installed Magnahelic GagesJuly 2020

FILTER LOG

UNIT ID LOCATION BANK FILTER REPLACED

FILTER

INITIAL DP

UV LAMP

REPLACED COILS CLEANED

AHU 1-1 1st Floor FILTER 8/7/2020 0.20" 8/7/2020 8/7/2020

AHU 1-2 1st Floor FILTER 8/5/2020 0.45" 8/5/2020 8/5/2020

AHU 2-1 2nd Floor FILTER 7/24/2020 0.05" 7/29/2020 7/10/2020

AHU 3-1 3rd Floor FILTER 7/27/2020 0.15" 7/30/2020 7/30/2020

AIR FILTRATION SERVICE LOG: Sonogol USA, Inc. - 1177 Enclave Parkway, Houston, TX

ULTRA X2Thin Line High Efficiency Filters

ULTRA X2 Thin Line High Efficiency Filters

test method. The ULTRA media has been rigorously tested to document its efficiency, burst strength, water repellency and resistance to Ultraviolet light. ULTRA media is very strong and resistant to moisture (picture right) and proving itself in a burst test - allowing for the ULTRA X2 to be used in challenging applications. The ULTRA X2 with the ULTRA media offers the best in high efficiency performance all in a two-inch deep package.

ADVANCED

The ULTRA X2 offers a compact design and advanced media. This combination of design and media offers a 2” deep filter that has the performance that in the past has only been available in traditional high efficiency rigid and bag filters. ULTRA media is a new generation of media that offers unmatched and innovative performance with MERV 14 efficiency with ultra low resistance (0.37” WG) – creating a new industry benchmark for efficiency and energy savings. ULTRA media has proven itself in testing utilizing the ASHRAE 52.2. Appendix J

Magnified view of Ultra Media

UPGRADE AND RETROFIT

The ULTRA X2 offers trusted high efficiency in a thin package - this makes the ULTRA X2 the ideal candidate for upgrading from tradi-tional pleated filters to a true high efficiency filter. Historically high efficiency filter have required from 12–36” of space to accommodate MERV 14 filters – now with a 2” track you can have all the benefits of traditional high efficiency filters. The ULTRA X2 also has the added benefit of being extremely lightweight and comes packed 6 per case.

RESISTANCE AND ENERGY SAVINGS

The ULTRA X2 offers the lowest resistance of comparable filters – this lower resistance will translate into real energy savings. Even though the energy calculators currently being used by most filter manufacturers grossly over exaggerate the dollar savings – there is no argument that lower resistance

FEATURES

Thin Line Design: minimizes footprint and allows for easy upgrade – only 2-inches of depth

Low Pressure Drop: lowest pressure drop of any equivalent filter, helps to minimize energy consumption

Tough and Durable: The ULTRA media has been proven to be robust - the frame is constructed from tough high impact plastic

High Efficiency: MERV 14 performance per ASHRAE 52.2 Appendix J

ULTRA X2 Technical Data

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tridim.commann-hummel.com

Tel: 800-458-9835 info@tridim.com

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Tri-Dim Filter Corporation is committed to continual product development – all descriptions, specifi cations and performance data are subject to change without notice. Tri-Dim products are manufactured to exacting criteria – there can be a ±5% variance in fi lter performance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications ULTRAX2

Media Hybrid

Frame High Impact Plastic

Final Resistance 1.5” W.G (373 PA)

Efficiency MERV 15 / MERV-A 14

Temperature Limit 160°F (71°C)

Initial Resistance 0.37”WG @ 500 FPM (92 PA @ 2.54 m/sec)

Meets Requirements Ansi/UL-900

ULTRA X2, as with all mini-pleat filters, should be properly prefiltered and changed at the recommended final resistance of 1.5” WG