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Filtration Testing Standards

International standards define the testing procedures and performance evaluation methods used for air filters across different industries and applications.

Real Time Monitoring Sensors

High-Efficiency Filters (HEPA / ULPA)

EN1822 / ISO29463

Manufacturing & System Integration

General Ventilation Filters (HVAC)

ISO16890 / ASHRAE 52.2

HEPA ULPA Production Lines

Special Filtration Applications (Engine & Gas Turbine)

ISO 5011 / ISO 29461

High-Efficiency Filters

EN 1822

High Efficiency Air Filters (EPA, HEPA and ULPA)

  • Overview: European standard defining testing and classification for high-efficiency air filtration in contamination-controlled environments.
  • Key Method: Measures particle penetration at MPPS (Most Penetrating Particle Size) and conducts local leakage scanning.
  • Classification: E10–E12 (EPA) | H13–H14 (HEPA) | U15–U17 (ULPA).
  • Applications: Semiconductor cleanrooms, pharmaceutical, biotech, hospital operating rooms.
ISO 29463

International standard for HEPA and ULPA filter testing

  • Overview: Global testing standard that harmonizes practices and is largely aligned with EN 1822.
  • Key Method: Evaluates filters via aerosol generation, particle penetration measurement at MPPS, and leak detection scanning.
  • Classification: Categorized into EPA, HEPA, and ULPA based on efficiency.
  • Applications: Semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical cleanrooms, precision manufacturing facilities.
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Recommended practices for HEPA and ULPA filter evaluation

  • Overview: Standardizing testing principles and evaluation methods for high-efficiency filtration systems.

General Ventilation Filters

Air filters for general ventilation

Air filters for general ventilation

  • Overview: International standard classifying filters based on particulate matter (PM) removal efficiency for HVAC systems.
  • Key Method: Evaluates particle size efficiency, airflow resistance, and filtration performance after conditioning (electrostatic discharge).
  • Classification: ePM1 (≤1 µm) | ePM2.5 (≤2.5 µm) | ePM10 (≤10 µm) | ISO Coarse.
  • Applications: Commercial buildings, residential ventilation systems, hospitals, industrial HVAC installations.
Method of testing general ventilation air cleaning devices

Method of testing general ventilation air cleaning devices

  • Overview: Defines testing procedures for evaluating HVAC filters, introducing the widely used MERV classification.
  • Key Method: Measures particle size efficiency, airflow resistance, and dust loading (includes Appendix J to neutralize electrostatic charge).
  • Classification: Uses the MERV rating system (Typical range: MERV 1 – MERV 16).
  • Applications: Commercial HVAC systems, residential ventilation, institutional buildings, healthcare facilities.
Legacy European filter classification (replaced by ISO 16890)

Legacy European filter classification (replaced by ISO 16890)

Special Filtration Applications

Dedicated Fixtures & Adapters

Engine air filter testing

  • Overview: Specifies test procedures for engine air filters, evaluating performance under heavy dust loading conditions.
  • Key Method: Conducts dust loading tests, filtration efficiency measurement, pressure drop monitoring, and dust capacity evaluation.
  • Classification: Does not define strict classes; evaluates specific performance parameters (efficiency, capacity, airflow restriction).
  • Applications: Automotive industry, heavy machinery, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery.
Gas turbine air filtration systems

Gas turbine air filtration systems

  • Overview: Specifies testing for gas turbine intake filters operating under challenging environments like dust, salt, and moisture.
  • Key Method: Evaluates salt removal efficiency, pressure drop, water separation performance, and conducts environmental conditioning tests.
  • Classification: Evaluates specific parameters rather than classes, including salt removal efficiency, pressure drop, and water separation.
  • Applications: Gas turbine power generation, offshore energy platforms, and industrial turbine systems.

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