Ray Markey helped to identify the sizes and types of Dynamic Air Cleaners that could be applied to the Trane air handling units for the most effective application.  Dynamic V-Bank air cleaners and Dynamic 2" tandem polarized-media electronic air cleaners were installed in 15 Trane air handlers.  "Many of the air handler access points were difficult to reach," according to Robison.  "Some of the equipment had to be brought in through the tops of closets and through hatches from the roof, so it was important that everything could fit through the small openings." 

For the tight spaces, Dynamic recommended tandem air cleaners that could easily fit through the openings and easily wire together in a daisy-chain fashion inside the AHU filter tracks.  "Dynamic was very helpful and easy to work with on all the custom work," said Robison.

A big upside has also been the ease with which filter media can be replaced.  Dynamic filter media is a fraction of the size and weight of bag filters or cartridge filters.  They are much easier to store and handle than conventional filters.

Another upside is the savings on energy consumption. "Casinos are generally not as concerned with operating costs as other types of facilities," according to Markey. "Their main interest is usually in clean air and some casinos bring in tremendous amounts of fresh air to accomplish that.  Those that do it properly however, like the El Cortez, don't have to compromise clean air.  They see savings from not having to condition massive amounts of outside air, in addition to savings from less motor horsepower required to move air through Dynamic Air Cleaners."