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Before entering the system, ozone is decomposed into oxygen by cabin ozone converters, which are installed in the ducting. The Ozone Converter must be replaced or cleaned on the majority of aircraft that fly above Flight Level 270, or 27,000 feet.
In addition to maintaining the converter’s high level of efficiency, this cleaning procedure helps extend the life of the air conditioning system and its components. Ozone has an effect not only on people but also on fluorocarbons, like the gaskets and seals in many air conditioner parts.
These gaskets and seals can become dry and brittle as a result of high ozone levels, resulting in premature failure. The passengers’ and the system’s components’ health greatly depends on the Ozone Converter’s replacement or cleaning interval.
One type of oxygen that can be found in the upper atmosphere is called ozone. It can enter the cabin through the air conditioning, causing headaches, fatigue, eye, throat, and nose irritation, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pains. These symptoms can be brought on by elevated ozone levels in the cabin, which are frequently associated with “jet lag” and “air sickness.”
The Global Cabin Ozone Converters market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
For cleaner cabin air, BASF introduces UpCore, a cost-effective upgrade to ozone-VOC converters. UpCore uses an ozone-VOC catalyst to replace the catalyst core of an ozone-only converter. This is a sustainable option because the housing of the original converter is reused.
The dual function technology maintains BASF’s industry-leading ozone removal performance while catalytically removing volatile organic compounds from the cabin air.
The air at high height contains critical degrees of ozone. If left untreated, ozone exposure can result in adverse health effects such as headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pains, coughing, and irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat. Half of the cabin air enters the aircraft from the outside through the engines, or “bleed air.”
Scent causing VOCs, for example, fly fuel smell and foul natural acids can enter the lodge from fumes exhaust, motor oil and water powered spills, as well as de-icing liquid ingestion. Crew and passengers may experience discomfort as a result of these odors, and fume events may even cause aircraft diversions and delays.
