A complex system cleans and pressurizes the air in the cabins.
Whileflying at 35,000 feet, you may wonder how fresh, clean air circulates through a pressurized cabin.
Unsurprisingly, manufacturers have spent decades mastering the complex process.
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Planes flyin conditions that are inhospitable to human life.
Under such conditions, most people would lose consciousness within 60 seconds and die shortly thereafter.
These processes are interrelated.
“That process makes the air hot, so it has to be cooled.
Half of the cabin air is dumped overboard, keeping a continuous flow of air.
That continuous flow helps to maintain consistent pressure.
The HEPA filters used to clean airplane air are of the same quality as those used in operating rooms.
They can capture very small particles, including most viruses and bacteria.
Atmospheric conditions make the outside air naturally sterile.
Pilots can also control these systems in-flight, but Space noted that they very rarely do.
Thats because changing the overall temperature setting could make some onboard less comfortable.
The cabin air management systems are programmed to balance cabin temperature.
These systems are also designed to deal with a challenge that is unique to airplanes.
In effect, they are mini-fans that play a big role in helping every passenger have a pleasant flight.
