SOP For Airflow Velocity and Uniformity Test

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SOP For Airflow Velocity and

Uniformity Test

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the SOP for this test is to evaluate airflow velocity and uniformity of
airflow velocity in cleanrooms and clean zones.

APPARATUS:

Refer Annex I (Table 1: Minimum Instrumentation requirements)

TEST CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURE:

General considerations:

1. Measurement of airflow velocity is applicable in unidirectional airflow


cleanrooms or clean zones and is optional in non-unidirectional installations
when the purpose of measurement is to evaluate its uniformity.
2. Measurement of supply airflow volume is also performed to evaluate the
arithmetic air exchange rate in the installation.
3. For air flow velocity measurements, define the measuring plane perpendicular
to the supply air flow and divide the measuring plane into grid cells of equal
area.
4. The number of measuring points should be more than the square root of 10
times the measuring plane area in square meters and should be not less than 4
points.
5. Measurements should be taken at the center of each grid cell.
6. The location of the airflow reading in the work zone shall be as specified in
the contract documents or as agreed between the customer and supplier.
7. For filter face air flow velocity, the tests are performed at a distance of
between 150mm to 300 mm from filter face.
8. For room airflow velocity, the tests are normally performed at a specific work
surface elevation (Normally 0.91 m (36”) above the floor).
9. If applicable, and as agreed between the customer and supplier, the variance
and standard deviation may be added to the test record.

PROCEDURES:

A: Filter face airflow velocity: Unidirectional

1. The measurement area shall be cross sectional area of the filter face normal to
the airflow. This area shall consist of the net effective filter media area, which
is exclusive of the filter frame or patch area of filter.
2. When using single point measurement instrument, such as hot wire
anemometer, divide the net filter face into grids of equal area of not greater
than 0.09 square meters (1.0 square foot).
3. When using multi-point instrument, divide the net filter face into grids of
equal area of not greater than 0.37 square meters (4.0 square feet).
4. Special care is necessary to keep the sampled area unobstructed during the air
flow measurement. The use of a support stand is recommended with single
point type measuring instruments.
5. Take the measurements for a minimum 5 seconds or as per instrument
manufacturer’s guidelines.

ACCEPTANCE:

1. The average airflow velocity for the filter should be within +/- 10 % of that
specified in the contract documents or as agreed between the customer and the
supplier.
2. The standard deviation (if required) should not exceed 15 % unless otherwise
specified in the contract documents or as agreed between the customer and the
supplier.

REPORTING:

By agreement between the customer and the supplier, the following information and
data should be recorded:

1. Identification of apparatus or data collection system


2. Identification of apparatus and calibration status
3. Type of tests and measurements, and measuring conditions
4. Measurement locations
5. Temperature, humidity and environmental data
6. Occupancy state (s).

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