Committee Draft
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±/CD 16890-1
Air filters for general ventilation — Part 1: Technical specifications, requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency (ePM)
Reference number
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±/CD 16890-1
Edition 2
Committee Draft
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±/CD 16890-1
85672
A draft is being reviewed by the committee.
Will replace Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890-1:2016

Abstract

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890-1:2016 establishes an efficiency classification system of air filters for general ventilation based upon particulate matter (PM). It also provides an overview of the test procedures, and specifies general requirements for assessing and marking the filters, as well as for documenting the test results. It is intended for use in conjunction with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890‑2, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890‑3 and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890‑4.

The test method described in this part of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890 is applicable for air flow rates between 0,25 m3/s (900 m3/h, 530 ft3/min) and 1,5 m3/s (5 400 m3/h, 3 178 ft3/min), referring to a test rig with a nominal face area of 610 mm × 610 mm (24 inch × 24 inch).

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890 (all parts) refers to particulate air filter elements for general ventilation having an ePM1 efficiency less than or equal to 99 % when tested according to the procedures defined within Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890‑1, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890‑2, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890‑3 and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890‑4. Air filter elements with a higher initial efficiency are evaluated by other applicable test methods (see Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 29463-1, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 29463-2, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 29463-3, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 29463-4 and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 29463-5).

Filter elements used in portable room-air cleaners are excluded from the scope of this part of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890.

The performance results obtained in accordance with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± 16890 (all parts) cannot by themselves be quantitatively applied to predict performance in service with regard to efficiency and lifetime. Other factors influencing performance to be taken into account are described in Annex A.

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