In asia and the middle east, both standards are used. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. Instead of the previous 9 filter classes, 49 should now realistically render information about the true effect of filters. As early as december 2016, the new air filter standard, iso 16890, has applied. The presence of antimicrobial in the filter media is intended to preserve the integrity of the media through the useful life of the filter. The chinese and american standards stipulated the efficiency of electrostatic air filter was tested by kcl. Comparative guide to norms for the classification of air filters description thick dust filters fine dust filters hepa ulpa en iso 16890 coarse epm1 epm2,5 epm10 epm1 epm2,5 epm10 epm1 epm2,5 epm10 epm1 epm2,5 epm10 epm1 epm2,5 epm10 40% 50% 60% 80% 7080% 80% 90% 80% 90% 95% en779. Ultra low penetration air filter classification mean fractional efficiency iest rpcc001. En 779 2012 standard for air filters classification. The filters are available in all common dimensions. In march 2012, the european standard for air filters was ratified en779.
For more than half a century, camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. These filters incorporate a minipleat filter medium which is securely mounted on the mdf frame with a cast airtight joint. A particulate air filter is a device composed of fibrous or porous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria from the air. Air filters are used in applications where air quality is important. Choice of filter requirements depends on the air quality required into the controlled space. Even with high dust concentration and flows, like in spraybooths, air conditioning systems, etc. Measurement of fractional efficiency and air flow resistance.
Air filters, and primarily those intended for ventilation of living and working spaces, are classified by efficiency in the ceneurovent classification given in table 7. This new iso 16890 standard is a big change in the way air filters are evaluated. The introduction of medium filter classes m5 and m6 replacing f5 and f6 the addition of new requirements on minimum filtration efficiency me for fine air filters f7, f8. The new standard bs en 779 2012 tripleair technology. Air filter test method for testing coarse and fine dust.
Mdf filters we offer air filters with mdf fibreboard frames in en 779 filter classes m6f9 and en 1822 filter classes e10h14. Definition of filtration performance from en 779 to iso. This new regulation was approved in march 2012 and implemented in italy in june 2012. The en 779 standard is based on laboratory test made with test aerosols and test dusts so the results are transferable to actual applications only with very restricted. The standard replaces the old 2002 standard which classifies coarse and fine air filters. The en779 test standard centered itself around an air filters ability to capture a single size particle which was 0. This standard is going to become the global normal for testing and classifying air filter and hence replace the previous en 779. The coarse filter group and test procedure for g groups remain unchanged.
Minimum efficiency reporting value merv rating chart. Comparison of filter classes according en 779, en 1822 and. For the latest copy of this publication in hard copy or pdf form. In europe and many other countries in the world, the coarse and fine dust filters used in airconditioning and ventilation systems are usually selected in accordance with the classification described in the en 779 standard entitled. The basic technology is to pass air through a filter, which retains the pollutant and then to distribute the filtered air in the vicinity of the people, the product or the process in the building. En779 is the european filter testing standard, particulate air filters for general ventilation. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Much depends, in their selection, on the degree of protection required and the volume of air to be treated. The test method represents reallife performance much more accurately than previously and the filter classification system based in particulate matter efficiency or epm is much more transparent. In 2002, the european committee for standardization introduced a new standard. Iso 16890 is the current international standard for testing air filters for ventilation systems in the food and beverage industry. Iso 168902, air filters for general ventilation part 2. In december 2016, the iso 16890 standard became effective in order to globally regulate the various standards such as en 779 or ashrae 52.
The iso 16890 is the new way to evaluate air filter. Test method and performance evaluation of two stage. Camfil provides filters that can remove molecules, gases and vapours from t he air through molecular filtration. Filters containing an adsorbent or catalyst such as charcoal carbon may also remove odors and gaseous pollutants such as volatile organic compounds or ozone. The test procedures described in this standard have been developed from those used in previous standards en779.
Comparative guide to norms for the classification of air. Our molecular products are tested according to iso 10121 or ashrae 145. Hs luftfilterbau gmbh will however offer alternative filters according the en779. Iso 168901, air filters for general ventilation part 1. Shibuya 2151 26f, shibuyaku tokyo, japan 1500002 tel. Rolled filter media g2, g3, g4 and f5, thanks to their capacity of dust arrestance and their long lifetime, are especially recommended for the applications where a high separation degree is necessary. This european standard is applied to air filters with an initial efficiency below 98% for 0. Air filter selection chart typical particle arrestance efficiency for various grades of filter media particulate diameter in microns 1 micron 1 of a mm 10 micron 10 of a mm and is the smallest particle able to been seen by the human eye. Removal efficiency percent applications air filter type merv 9 merv 10 merv 11 merv 12 90% 95% 95% 95% 40 45% 50 55% 60 65% 70 75% better residential better commercial buildings hospital laboratories bag filters pleated filters better rigid style box filters f i l t e r e d a i r b o r n e c o n t a m i n a n t s odor. A highefficiency filter system will have a set of coarse, secondary and final filters. Environmental air filters can be supplied in a range of efficiencies as shown in table 7. Rated air filter classes for general ventilation applications eurovent 423 2018 second edition published on 1 october 2018 by eurovent, 80 bd.
Filters must be tested with an air flow rate between 0. The en779 test standard centered itself around an air filter s ability to capture a single size particle which was 0. Jis b99082011, test method of air filter units for ventilation and electric air cleaners for ventilation. Actual requirements can range from normal room protection to the supply of sterile air for critical processes and. Camfil series of patented air cleaners and air purifiers come with the most efficient hepa filters.
Camfil firmly believes that the best solutions for. Air filter classification the european standard for air filters en779. This ensures that filters can be compared after their initial filtration efficiency. Calculation method for the energy use related to air filters in general ventilation systems ansiashrae 52. Air filters are created to trap and concentrate particulate air contaminants, including fungal and bacterial spores. Varicel ii filters with antimicrobial are designed specifically to improve indoor air quality iaq. The new iso 16890 attempts to provide a test more sympathetic to real operating conditions by testing against a range of particle sizes from 0. Technical specifications, requirements and classification system based upon particular matter efficiency epm. The standard was voted 100% in 2016 by all countries worldwide. The iso 16890 standard is live and is the new global standard for testing and classification of air filters, and replaces the existing en779. Summary table of the filters classification according to the performance, as described in the european standard en779. Cambridge filter product catalog cambridge filter product catalog collective flow kondoh industries, ltd.
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