J. Michael Burke will address the energy implication of air filtration equipment. The presentation will address sources of pollution the effectiveness of various efficiency ranges of filters on respirable and viable particles and the resulting energy ramifications.  Burke will cover filtration equipment as it applies to healthcare facilities.  He will also address the subject of gas phase filtration and the important part it will play in the design of sustainable systems.

J. Michael Burke is President of Burke Environmental Inc. He has been associated with the air filtration industry for 40 years. During that time he occupied positions in manufacturing, research and development and marketing. Burke has participated on various ASHRAE committees. He participated in the adaptation of NBS-Dill Dust Spot Test Method to the ASHRAE 52-76 Test Standard. He represented the Southern California ASHRAE Chapter by formulating and writing the codes for the California State Bureau of Hospitals. Burke has written various technical articles relating to the energy implications of air filtration equipment and the role of air filtration and air purification equipment in indoor air quality.