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At our company, which conducts performance evaluations of environmental protection products and environmental measurements, skilled technical staff use specialized equipment and devices to provide visualization and analysis services for invisible airflows, fine particles, and more. Here, we would like to introduce a case study on "Visualization of Thermal and Airflow." 【Service Examples】 ■ Measurement and Visualization of Temperature Distribution Using Thermal Cameras - In addition to thermal testing, we visualize the temperature distribution in spaces where thermal sources are installed. - By combining thermal testing with thermal imaging tests, we can achieve higher precision testing. ■ Visualization and Analysis of Airflow from Air Conditioners and Air Purifiers - Airflow visualization is realized in a full-scale test chamber using fluid image analysis (PIV). - The analysis of actual images obtained from PIV tests allows for precise airflow analysis. - By combining this information, we accurately analyze the distribution of airflow, particles, gases, and temperature in actual indoor environments. - Utilizing visualization and simulation technologies, we can shorten product development time. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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• Thermography

We conduct "Heating and Cooling Capacity Tests for Package Air Conditioners" based on JIS B 8615-1 and 2. The testing room is a large environmental control chamber of 14 tatami mats (volume: 57m³), where environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and ventilation frequency can be set arbitrarily. Additionally, four refrigeration units are arranged outside this testing room. For example, in the heating capacity test, the conditions are controlled according to the H1 temperature condition (7°C) and the H2 temperature condition (2°C) as shown in Table 2. 【Features】 ■ Tests based on JIS B 8615-1 and 2 ■ Use of a large environmental control chamber ■ Environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and ventilation frequency can be set arbitrarily *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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• air conditioning
• Environmental Test Equipment

We will introduce an example of collecting residents' biogas, obtaining health information, and measuring air quality. We captured biogenic chemical substances that had diffused in indoor air and conducted precise chemical analysis using GC/MS, IC, HPLC, etc. By using our self-developed collection materials, we achieved the collection and simultaneous analysis of chemical substances. Additionally, since the passive format does not require a pump, it allows for miniaturization and easy installation. In simulations where biogas collection cartridges are used in combination with air purifiers or air conditioners, we verified the airflow of the air purifiers and determined the placement position. Utilizing the airflow from air purifiers, we can uniformly collect chemical substances that have diffused evenly throughout the indoor environment. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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At the Institute of Living Science, we are equipped with filter and filtration material testing devices that comply with both old and new JIS standards, allowing us to measure collection efficiency, retention capacity, pressure loss, and other parameters necessary for filter and filtration material development. The "collection efficiency measurement" can determine the collection efficiency for specific particle sizes based on the performance of the filter being tested, following JIS testing methods. By also measuring collection efficiency by particle size, we can provide useful performance data for filter development. Furthermore, by specifying the final pressure loss, we can determine the dust retention capacity of the filter. 【Test Items】 ■ Type 1: Particle collection efficiency (0.3μm), pressure loss ■ Type 2: Particle collection efficiency (by particle size), test dust supply amount, pressure loss, collection efficiency after charging ■ Type 3: Particle collection efficiency (mass method), test dust supply amount, pressure loss ■ Type 4: Particle collection efficiency (0.5 to 1.0μm), ozone generation amount, pressure loss *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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• Public Testing/Laboratory

The simultaneous multi-point measurement system enables real-time analysis in three dimensions! In simulations, the latest airflow analysis accurately predicts the equipment airflow of air conditioners and air purifiers, the shape of the outlets, the blowing wind speed and temperature, as well as the thermal conditions near the equipment or indoors. Additionally, in thermal tests, it is possible to measure the indoor temperature at multiple points simultaneously in a test space of up to 57 m³ (which can also be divided into smaller spaces of 32 m³ and 25 m³). We are confident that the comparison of these measured values with simulation results will be useful for developing products tailored to our customers' needs. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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At the Living Science Research Institute, we conduct deodorization and odor removal tests using air purifiers, air conditioners, and other devices. We are equipped with small chambers ranging from 4L to 65L and large chambers from 1m³ to 57m³, allowing us to conduct a wide range of experiments from mini-sized to full-scale. Our analytical instruments include precision chemical analysis devices such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, high-performance liquid chromatography, and ion chromatography, enabling precise measurements of a diverse array of chemical substances. By using environment-controlled chambers and precision chemical analysis instruments, we can accurately measure the deodorization and odor removal performance of air purifiers, air conditioners, deodorants, and odor removers. 【Features】 - Equipped with small and large chambers - Capable of experiments from mini-sized to full-scale - Conducting precise measurements of a wide variety of chemical substances *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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• Public Testing/Laboratory

In response to pollen issues, a variety of pollen countermeasures products such as air purifiers, pollen protection masks, and pollen protective glasses have emerged. We will conduct testing and evaluation of the pollen protection and removal performance of these pollen countermeasure products. (Designated testing organization for the Pollen Problem Countermeasure Business Operators Council Certification Test) - JAPOC-01 Evaluation Test Method for the Removal Performance of Pollen (Pollen Particles) from Air Using Air Purifiers (Pollen Problem Countermeasure Business Operators Council (JAPOC)) We also accommodate products and testing methods other than those mentioned above. In such cases, we will propose testing and evaluation methods. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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At the Institute of Living Science, we conduct "product performance evaluations" to test and assess the pollen protection and removal performance of pollen countermeasure products, as well as "environmental measurements" and "visualization, analysis, and simulation." Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. 【List of Services】 ■ Performance evaluation of pollen countermeasure products ■ Measurement of particle collection efficiency and pressure loss of masks and used filter materials ■ Performance evaluation of photocatalysts - air purification performance testing - ■ Measurement tests of chemical substance emission using large and small chambers ■ Environmental measurements and sick house measurements ■ Visualization and analysis (PIV) ■ Measurement of radioactivity concentration in food *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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Our company has a large testing chamber that can freely control the highest standards of evaluation technology and environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation frequency), as well as advanced measurement and evaluation techniques, allowing us to conduct various testing standards both domestically and internationally. We evaluate items such as deodorization performance, dust collection performance, and allergenic substances. Additionally, we can accommodate the evaluation of removal performance for various pollutants and offer a comprehensive testing package (one-stop evaluation service) for multiple pollutants. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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