Improving Air Quality at Interparking De Keyser with StaticAir’s FINDURES System

Interparking Background

The Interparking Group specializes in the development, acquisition, rental, and management of parking facilities across Europe. Since the completion of its first parking garage in Brussels in 1958, the company has maintained a customer-centric approach, focusing on providing high-quality parking solutions. This dedication has helped Interparking become one of the top three market leaders in the European parking industry. 

The company is committed to continuous investment in sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. As a leader in the sector, Interparking also prioritizes air quality, ensuring the well-being of both its employees and the surrounding communities where its parking facilities are located. 

Keyser Interparking, Antwerpen 

Located in the heart of the city of Antwerpen, the Keyser Interparking garage is part of Interparking's extensive network of high-quality parking facilities across Europe. This multi-level parking facility offers easy access to key areas, providing a safe and convenient solution for both locals and visitors. As with all Interparking locations, sustainability and customer-centricity are prioritized at the Keyser garage, ensuring it meets the highest standards of service and environmental responsibility. 

Challenge

The Keyser Parking is located in a very busy street, where also a shopping mall is situated. This high-traffic area results in continuous air pollution, compounded by Antwerp's background particulate matter pollution. The challenge was figuring out how to filter out the outside air pollution that enters the parking garage, along with the particulate matter pollution caused by vehicles inside the garage.

The Solution

In order to analyze the sources of air pollution and determine their presence in the form of PM 1, PM 2.5, and PM 10, Interparking exclusively assigned a Belgium-based company named Air Scan, which specializes in air quality monitoring. Air Scan conducted an extensive test for background air quality by placing sensors in the duct responsible for bringing in outside air. Additionally, Air Scan placed several sensors at different locations within the garage to identify the areas with the highest concentrations of particulate matter. After 18 months of extensive monitoring, a few hot spots were identified. StaticAir installed an ‘Induct Findures system’ unit in the inlet airduct, along with four additional units at strategic locations within the garage. After the insatllation, air quality monitoring and operational assessments revealed several key benefits. 

Health & Environmental Benefits: 

• Up to 40% reduction in PM2.5 levels and up to 58% reduction in PM10 levels in areas where particulate concentrations exceeded 10 μg/m³. 
• Cleaner air for visitors and staff, improving respiratory comfort in the parking facility. 
• Less airborne dust, reducing fine particle exposure in areas with high vehicle activity. 

Operational Benefits: 

• Lower dust accumulation on vehicles and infrastructure, reducing the need for frequent cleaning. 
• Improved working conditions for garage staff.
• No disruptions to parking operations, as the system functions silently and integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure.  

Regulatory Compliance: 

• Better alignment with air quality regulations, helping Interparking meet environmental and workplace health standards. 
• Proactive air quality management, supporting sustainability efforts and enhancing Interparking’s reputation as an environmentally responsible company.  

System Performance Insights: 

• Strong performance in areas with higher fine dust concentrations, delivering the most noticeable improvements where pollution was highest. 
• Effective purification within a 15-20 meter radius in high airflow conditions, ensuring broad coverage in well-ventilated sections of the garage.
  
  
  

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