HEPA Filter Procurement

DOE-STD-3020-2005

The FTF is exempt from performing an airflow resistance test on enclosed filters for

the purposes of meeting requirements of this standard.

5. HEPA FILTER PROCUREMENT

5.1

General: HEPA filters to be installed in facilities operated under contract to DOE

shall be purchased in compliance with the specifications of this standard. For those

filters specified in Section 4.1 requiring FTF quality assurance testing, the purchaser

shall provide the FTF a copy of the purchase order, including any special

requirements for the filter product, as a means to assure that the purchase order

includes proper specifications, and that the manufacturer meets the stipulations of the

purchase order. Deviations from purchase order specifications shall be referred to the

purchaser by the FTF manager before FTF testing of the filters.

5.2

Performance Requirements: Mandatory performance requirements for HEPA

filters are set out below. These performance requirements shall be demonstrated by

test and inspection by the manufacturer. These performance requirements shall also be

demonstrated by test and inspection by the FTF when applicable (see Section 4.1).

5.2.1

Penetration: Aerosol penetration for any HEPA filter shall not exceed

0.03% (0.0003) at 0.3 micrometer particle size.

5.2.2

Resistance : Airflow resistance across the HEPA filter shall conform to the

limits listed in Tables 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 except as noted in Section 4.3.

Tests for resistance to airflow shall be conducted at flow rates expressed in

ACFM.