Qualification Testing

DOE-STD-3020-2005

Qualification testing of a filter listed in Table 5.1 qualifies all filters with a lower

flow rate, which have similar construction except:

The size 4 filters shall be qualified separately.

The size 2 filters cannot qualify a size 1 filter.

For qualification testing of special HEPA filters described in Section 5.5, refer

to ASME AG-1, FK-5000.

DOE reserves the right to randomly select HEPA filters from existing storage

at DOE sites and perform the tests defined in Section 6.1.2. If failures are

noted, the manufacturer, the FTF, and DOE contractor procurement

specialists shall be informed that the failed filter model is no longer acceptable

for use in DOE facilities, pending requalification.

6.1.2

Qualification Testing: Qualification tests of filter components shall be

conducted in accordance with requirements of ASME AG-1, FC-5000 or

FK-5000. Filters selected for qualification testing may be prototypes of the

proposed design or production filters of the specific design randomly selected

from the manufacturer's stock as long as they have been manufactured using

the same method, material, equipment and processes as will be used during

regular production. The number of filter units required for qualification testing

shall be as specified in ASME AG-1.

6.1.3

Production Testing: The manufacturer shall perform production tests for

each filter manufactured in accordance with Section 5.0. The results of the

penetration and resistance tests shall be documented and identified by serial

number for each individual filter unit.

6.1.4

HEPA Filter Labeling: HEPA filters and shipping containers shall be

labeled as specified in ASME AG-1, FC-9000. In addition, the label shall

include the date of the tests and the effective filter media area.

6.2

DOE Quality Assurance Testing, Inspection and Labeling:

6.2.1

Quality Assurance Inspection and Testing: Those filters specified in

Section 4 requiring a FTF Quality Assurance test shall be tested at a DOE

designated FTF. Acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory completion of

inspections and tests specified in DOE Standards. Filters will be inspected

for physical damage to the packaging and filter, and for compliance with

specification requirements which can be checked visually. Each filter shall be

tested for penetration and resistance in accordance with the tests specified in

Section 6.1.3. The penetration at each specified airflow and the resistance at