VERTO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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1. What is the cost of filter replacement for a Verto (recurring cost)?
The filter cost is INR 5 lakh for a complete Verto which includes 60 filters.
2. How many times do you need to change the filter?
It depends on the location and the pollution level between 3 to 12 months.
3. Who replaces the filters?
The buyer of Verto can manage the filter change themselves. Alternatively we can also change it as per actual cost.
4. What is the cost of maintenance of a Verto?
There is no other cost apart from the cost of filter replacement (Refer point no. 1). Your team can procure the filters directly or you can ask us and we will exchange it for you as per actual costs.
5. What is the electricity consumption cost of a Verto?
Verto consumes about 2.5 kw units per hour at moderate speed and 5 kw units per hour at maximum speed.
6. What is the decibel level when in operation?
The fan decibel level is 75db within a Verto. At around 1m away it drops to 60db and it progressively drops as you move further away from the unit.
7. How effective is the Verto in improving AQI levels?
The Separation Rate of a Verto is 80% for PM₁₀, 60% for PM₂.₅ and 75% for NO₂. After the reduction of these particles in ambient air, the cumulative effect will be such that the AQI levels will be significantly low at the location.8. What is its maximum range in terms of distance covered?
Effective diameter will depend upon on-site conditions such as prevalent wind speed, wind direction, air quality, presence of any obstruction and cumulative effect. It is difficult to determine the distance as it varies from location to location.9. Has Verto been installed anywhere in India?
Yes. The first Verto was installed at Sunder Nursery Park, New Delhi, one at Adani Airica, Mumbai and two more are currently under installation in Uttar Pradesh.10. What happens when it rains?
Verto comes equipped with a rain sensor on the top and when it starts raining it automatically switches off.11. Is there an AQI meter in the machine?
No. But an external unit can be installed at an additional cost.12. Can the Verto data be recorded?
It can be recorded via the app if you buy the sensor at an additional cost. You can also buy a monitor, to show the values that the Verto is achieving.13. What is the fan type in a Verto?
EC smart fans.14. Does the fan need replacement?
No. Unless there is a technical issue with it, which is rarely seen, the fan does not require replacement.15. What is the speed at which the fan rotates?
Maximum Flow rate is 5700 cubic meter per hr.16. Can the Verto fan suck in any large pollutants like leaves or small animals and birds?
There are protective grills built into the design to stop any large objects from getting sucked in. Verto is designed not to harm nature especially birds and other animals.
17. What are the technical details of the filter?
The filters are proprietary combination media filters. The combination filters have a layer of activated carbon on them.
18. Are the Verto filters waterproof?
No. It is housed inside the cube away from moisture.19. How heavy is a single Verto structure?
The overall weight of a single Verto tower is about 2.5 ton (with GRC skin). Every cube weighs about 200 kgs.
20. Has it been tested for stability against hurricanes winds?
No. But it can be tested upon request.21. What is external shell of Verto made of?
Are there variants available? GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) Shell is used over an MS/GI substructure in different shades with small additional cost as per actual. FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) option is currently under development.22. What is the internal structure of Verto made of?
MS (Mild Steel) or GI (Galvanised Iron). The MS will be powder coated and might need to be repainted after few years in case it starts rusting in the specific environment.23. Can a Verto be installed inside buildings?
Yes it can be installed within the building with the actual foundation required. If installed on top of existing structure the load has to be checked if the structure can take the load of Verto.25. Will other versions of the Verto be available for other spaces?
Not currently but we can offer a lower Verto with 3 levels. Height would be 3.5m high.26. What is the delivery time for Verto?
About 12 to 16 weeks.27. What is the space required for installing a Verto?
Each Verto tower has a 2.1m x 1.3m (footprint) and 5.5m height. As Verto is a Twisted Ellipse, it requires a minimum 2.5m x 2.5m installation space and clear area around it for wind flow.28. Is there a foundation needed?
Yes, depending on the soil report provided by client, we provide the foundation drawing.29. What is the number of days required for installation?
After the delivery of items to the site, Verto requires approximately 15 days for on-site installation over the already casted foundation. Research and development is underway to decrease this timeframe.30. What type of electrical connection is needed?
A 3-Phase electrical connection.31. What is the cumulative air flow per day?
About 7,00,000 cu.m. per day which is equivalent to twice the size of a cricket field with 2m height or approximately 322 hot air balloons.32. How is NO₂ getting reduced?
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is adsorbed on activated carbon through a process called adsorption. Here's a simplified explanation of how it works:
1. Initial Contact: When NO₂ comes into contact with the surface of activated carbon, it gets adsorbed onto the carbon's porous structure through physisorption.
2. Chemisorption: The NO₂ /NO molecules react with the carbon surface.33. How do you dispose the filters?
The filters can be disposed as normal household waste. The carbon itself can be regenerated at high temperatures. Gases can be desorbed. However since non-woven layer is laminated together, recycling is difficult unless in the future we can feasibly and economivally separate the layers. So disposal is normally through incineration.