HEPA and ULPA Filter Testing Presented By Charlie

HEPA and ULPA Filter Testing Presented By Charlie Kwiatkowski PFS Sales & Product Manager Purolator Air Filtration Kenly, NC

Topics Of Discussion DOP Efficiency Tester n Q-107 n Dual Laser Leak/scan Testing Particle Counters High Efficiency Air Filters Fire Resistance Summary

DOP Efficiency Tester (Q-107) Developed 1940 s Guaranteed Performance n Efficiency n Pressure Drop Upstream Aerosol Hot DOP (Dioctlyphthalate) A Non Destructive Test

Q-107 Penetrometer

Dual Laser Efficiency Developed Late 1970’s Non Destructive Test Counts Size & Individual Particles Filter Pressure Drop

Dual Laser Efficiency

Leak/Scan Testing Non Destructive Test Locate Gross Leaks Photometer or Particle Counter n Manual n Autoscan Cleanroom Applications

Autoscan A Non-destructive Test to Locate Leaks Particle Counter Method Removes Operator Variability

Particle Counters Monitor Dust/Particles Determines Particle Size Scan Test Incandescent Light n . 3 Micron Laser Light n . 07 Microns

Higher Efficiency Air Filters HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) n 1940 s n 99/97% @. 3 Micron ULPA (Ultra Low Penetration Air) n 1970 s n 99. 999% @ MPPS SULPA (Super Ultra Low Penetration Air) n 1980 s n 99. 9999% @ MPPS

Fire Resistance UL 900 (Fire Retardant) n Class 1 (Minimum Smoke & Flame) n Class 2 (Moderate Smoke & Flame) UL 586 (Performance) Exposure To Heat & Flame

Summary DOP Tester n Q-107 Penetrometer/Dual Laser Cold DOP Testing n Pin Hole Leaks Particle Counters n Particle Size High Efficiency Air Filters n HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) n ULPA (Ultra Low Penetration Air) n SULPA (Super Ultra Low Penetration Air) Fire Resistance n UL 900 n UL 586

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