Scope - std30250007

DOE-STD-3025-99

SCOPE

This standard establishes essential elements for the quality assurance inspection and testing of

HEPA filters by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-accepted Filter Test Facilities (FTF). The

standard specifies HEPA filter quality assurance inspection and testing practices established in

DOE-STD-3022-98, DOE HEPA Filter Test Program, and provides a basis for the preparation of

written operating procedures for primary FTF functions.

1.1

Applications

This standard applies only to the operations conducted at DOE-accepted Filter Test

Facilities.

1.2

Inclusions

This standard contains applicable protocols for inspecting and testing HEPA filters. It

identifies currently approved test aerosols and test methods. Appendices to the standard

provide specific procedures for acceptance of new test aerosols, and for calibration, test,

and qualification of alternate test methods.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents are a part of this standard to the extent specified herein. Unless

otherwise stated, the current issue date and revision number of a referenced document shall

apply, including addenda and/or amendments. In the event of a conflict between provisions of

this standard and provisions of the referenced documents, the text of this standard shall take

precedence. Appeals in this matter may be addressed to the DOE "Preparing Activity," which is

designated as the DOE entity responsible for issue and interpretation of this standard.

2.1

Department of Energy Standards and Publications

DOE-STD-3020-97 - Specifications for HEPA Filters Used by DOE Contractors

DOE-STD-3022-98 - DOE HEPA Filter Test Program

DOE-STD-3026-99- Filter Test Facility Quality Program Plan (formerly DOE F NE 3-44)

ERDA 76-21 - Nuclear Air Cleaning Handbook