Development of an Innovative Window-Integrated Air Purification System: A Startup Approach for Urban Air Quality Improvement in Kyrgyzstan

This paper reports the work on design, development, and testing of a new air purification system built into window frames. The system aims to solve the problem of indoor air pol- lution in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and other cities that are affected by seasonal changes in air quality and are harmful to public health. Unlike traditional air purifiers that are standalone, the system integrates window frames into filter propelling units with automatic control and multi-stage filtration systems. Laboratory and field tests prove that the system consumes 60-75 percent less energy than traditional purifiers while achieving 92 percent reductions in PM2.5 particulates. The economic evaluation is very promising for the residential, educational, and commercial sectors, as the analyzed production costs seem to offer a strong competitive rate. Construction would be very profitable. This paper provides technical details, an implementation plan, a range of foreseeable issues that could possibly arise from the extensive use, and the possible effects on health and the environment.