HEPA Air Filtration Articles
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Air Innovations Custom-Engineered Environmental Control Systems
The precise control of air temperature, humidity, particulate levels, pressure and flow rate is critical for the manufacturing and operation of many applications in the semiconductor, aerospace, defense, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. These are enabled by environmental control systems, which come in various forms and sizes, ranging from relatively small rack-mounted electronic modules ...
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Things to Consider before Buying a Pollution Air Purifier
We all know air pollution is harmful to human beings. Air pollution is related to various health issues such as asthma, breathing problems, allergies, throat irritation, burning eyes, and lung cancer as well. In the metropolitan cities of India, the increased levels of air pollutants can affect people living both in the long and short run. It is not just outdoor air pollution from running ...
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Airborne Molecular Contamination Application in Precision Optical Component and Sub-System Manufacturing
Thanks for joining us in this latest blog series on airborne molecular contamination (AMC) in lithography processes. This time, we bring it all together to understand how the latest technology for monitoring AMCs can cut down on defects and increase efficiency and performance of optics manufacturing. ...
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Having a gravimetric dilutor for more accuracy in your dilution process
Whether you are working for quality control in food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic laboratory, the sample preparation can be tedious and inaccurate. That is why it is essential to have a dilutor for any microbiological laboratory. Gravimetric dilution, or liquid dispensing, is not only an accurate method but also time-saving, effortless, and of course traceable How does a gravimetric dilution ...
By IUL S.A.
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USP 797 Environmental Monitoring 101 - HVAC Requirements
USP 797 is a standard for sterility that pharmaceutical compounding and preparation facilities must demonstrate. USP 797 is set by the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP-NF) and ensures patient safety by protecting pharmaceuticals from contamination during preparation. Following USP 797 reduces infection, contamination, and improper dosage to maintain superior quality products ...
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Fume Hood vs Flow Hood
Though hazardous vapors and gases are dangerous, many professionals handle hazardous these materials every day. Fume hoods and flow hoods exist to protect personnel from exposure to harmful substances. However, they are not the same device. In fact, depending on the type of work being performed, you will have to decide whether a fume hood or flow hood may be most appropriate. Although both of ...
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How to Keep Elders Healthy Under Family Care or Aging in Place
Deciding how and where to best care for senior citizens as they get older can be an emotionally fraught experience. There are also several practical considerations that go into the decision to ensure their needs are met. Whether families decide to move their elderly parents in with them or to keep seniors in their own homes, a top priority is facilitating both a safe and healthy ...
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Meeting the demands of Foreign Representative office for international air quality standards - Case Study
Problem: The client had been using stand-alone air purifiers of some of the best European grades but was incurring high recurring costs while the safety levels were not being achieved even in the moderate air pollution periods. Furthermore, they were worried about the secondary source of infection and gas off from the HEPA filters that were applied to their air purifiers. Solution: The ...
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Ultra Clean Air in Semiconductor Industry - Case Study
Customer Wafer production facility (United States) Background The project was done for one of the largest semiconductor foundry companies in the world. In cleanrooms an ultra clean air is required, essentially treated through HEPA or ULPA filters and other methods for air ...
By Synspec BV
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Operation of Laminar Flow Hood
Cleaning Before every microbiological test LFC should be properly mopped with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) 70%. Operation Wear sterile gloves, mask and the sterile uniform in buffer before entering the sterile area to perform microbiological test. Put the power plug of LFC into the socket and switch its blower and the ultraviolet light “ON”. Allow the chamber in “ON” ...
By Digital GxP
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The Steps of a Risk Assessment for an Aseptic Filling Line
Here, we will discuss the steps of a risk assessment for an aseptic filling line. Classification First, lock down the classification of your cleanroom. Classification: Is a method of assessing the level of cleanliness against a specification for a cleanroom or clean zone. Should be clearly differentiated from operational process monitoring. Should tell you the number and location of ...
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A Guide to Disinfection vs. Sanitization for Businesses
If you are a business owner or facility manager, you know that there’s so much at stake right now when it comes to creating a safe environment for your employees and your customers. If anything goes wrong and someone becomes infected with COVID-19, it could lead to disaster. You need to make sure that you are doing absolutely everything in your power to prevent this situation from ...
By AMPOL
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How Particle Counters Work: The Tiny Things We Can’t See
On the surface, a particle counter is a simple device. You press a button and results tumble out. But whenever you’re measuring anything small, it’s important to educate yourself on the technology employed and understand the benefits and limitations. No measurement is absolute-all are relative to the measuring technique. For example, if we measure particles with a scanning electron ...
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Air - Multi-Stage Mist Collector for Zinc Strip Rolling Mill Upgrade - Case Study
Challenge A zinc strip rolling mill was having repeated issues with its existing fume/mist collection system - short filter life and frequent maintenance events - which added up to too much $$ being spent. The plant wanted new equipment to be designed to fit within the footprint of an existing platform and connect to the existing duct work with minimal modifications - without cutting corners on ...
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Mist and Fume Collector for Zinc Strip Rolling Mill Upgrade
A zinc strip rolling mill was having repeated issues with its existing fume/mist collection system - short filter life and frequent maintenance events. Plant engineers turned to Monroe Environmental to evaluate their needs and recommend a replacement for their outdated, time-consuming, and expensive system. Monroe Environmental engineered and furnished a replacement Multi-Stage Mist Collector ...
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SAGE Advice on Air Cleaners
The UK’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) Advice on Virus Air Cleaners The UK’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) has produced timely advice on the effectiveness and safety (or otherwise) of air cleaning technologies and devices in the context of fighting COVID-19. While the advice focusses on pre-Airora technologies, it is a valuable contribution as ...
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BSL-2+ Mobile Wastewater Testing
Wastewater testing is a valuable surveillance tool for public health laboratories. The rapid rise of COVID-19 variants makes it increasingly important for public agencies to be able to diagnose andrespond quickly to areas with increased risk. Inresponse to this unprecedented threat, the NIH CDC Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) has recently been updated to specify ...
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Chlorine Dioxide Gas Decontamination of Exhaust HEPA Filter Units
Abstract The Mini Chlorine Dioxide System (MCS) utilizing Chlorine Dioxide Gas (CD) is a more efficient and safer method of decontaminating Exhaust HEPA Filter Units. In the past, the Formaldehyde method was cumbersome , time consuming and frequently ineffective. With formaldehyde, a human suspect carcinogen, one would possibly have to build enclosures and/or use booster fans, as well as wait for ...
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HEPA filter emission monitoring for pharmaceutical powder processing - Case Study
Material: Powder Dust Loadings: Less than 0.5 mg/m3 Installation: LEAK ALERT 65-02 post vacuum pump Filter Type: HEPA (High efficiency particulate air) ...
By ENVEA
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Ensuring ultra-pure air in a Mobidiag molecular diagnostics laboratory - Case Study
Developing and manufacturing molecular diagnostics platforms and test kits for detecting human pathogens. Specializing in Antimicrobial Resistance Management and Hospital Associated Infections (HAIs), by reliable, cost-effective molecular diagnostic solutions for detecting Gastrointestinal Infections including most clinically relevant bacteria, parasites, viruses and antibiotic resistances. ...
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