This practice covers the testing of the integrity of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters installed in laminar flow clean rooms of the ceiling to floor or wall to wall type, and laminar flow clean work stations using condensation nuclei detector. The recommended practice may be used to detect faults or voids in the filter media itself or in the joints between the filter and the room or work station structure. The preparation for testing and the procedure for the proper testing are presented in details.

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1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the testing of the integrity of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters installed in laminar flow clean rooms of the ceiling to floor or wall to wall type, and laminar flow clean work stations. The recommended practice may be used to detect faults or voids in the filter media itself or in the joints between the filter and the room or work station structure. The determination of filter media efficiency is not within the scope of this practice.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.2.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses in inch-pound units are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

filter testing; HEPA filter testing; HEPA filters; leak testing; particle filters; Condensation nuclei detector; Dust-controlled areas; Electron tubes; HEPA filters; Laminar flow rooms; Leak testing--electron devices; Nuclei detectors (in processing electronic devices); Particulate contamination (aerospace environments); Semiconductor clean rooms

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.040.30 (Workplace atmospheres)

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