A science-based approach to selecting air filters

Understanding the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and the material compatibility of HEPA filters is essential for engineers and end users seeking to optimise filter selection for performance reliability and sustainability. In order to give the reader a basic understanding of how filters work, it is essential that the principles of filtration are clearly defined.

Optimising the filter selection is crucial to maximising filter life and energy savings. Filter selection and optimisation software allows facility operators to select filters based on scientific data. The result is verified savings in the hundreds of thousands of pounds per year on HVAC filters with little or no capital investment.

A useful article by Steve Devine, Sean O’Reilly, Andy Stillo, and Don Thornburg provides an overview of science-based factors to consider when selecting HEPA filters.

Download the article here.

Find out how to maximise clean indoor air quality in your buildings by calling +44 1706 238000 or email filtersales@camfil.co.uk.

Camfil’s CREO software will help you understand:

• Clean room theory and design
• Human particle generation calculations
• LCC (Life Cycle Cost) calculations
• Steady state condition calculations for various designs
• Air handling system design specific to the selection of air filters
• Latest and historic clean room standards

The CREO manual and software development was driven by Sean O’Reilly, Camfil’s Global Director for the cleanroom segment, with support from a team of internal experts in Camfil corporate R&D & marketing in Sweden, Malaysia and the USA. These tools along with another recently published booklet named, ‘Life Sciences Industry Insights’ demonstrate Camfil’s world-renowned expertise in air filtration applications for cleanroom environments.

Download the CREO,Clean Room Design & Energy Optimisation manual from Camfil’s web site.