DOE-STD-3020-2005

December 2005
Supersedes
DOE-STD-3020-97
January 1997

DOE TECHNICAL STANDARD

Specification for HEPA Filters Used by DOE
Contractors











U.S. Department of Energy AREA SAFT
Washington, D.C. 20585


DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited



FOREWARD

This U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) standard supersedes DOE-STD-3020-97 and is
approved for use by DOE and its contractors.

This standard was developed primarily for application in DOE programs. It provides guidance to
DOE contractors for procurement and required testing of High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA)
filters used in DOE nuclear facilities. Required testing is performed by the filter manufacturer and
by DOE at a designated Filter Test Facility (FTF). This standard was designed to achieve
technical coordination among individuals of recognized authority from affected DOE programs,
including manufacturers, purchasers, users, and technical experts. This procedure utilized a writing
group to prepare the standard and a group of subject matter experts to provide formal review and
comment.

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data that may
improve this document should be sent to Subir K. Sen, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
Quality Assurance Programs EH-31/270 CC, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington,
D.C. 20585

DOE technical standards, such as this standard, do not establish requirements. However, all or
part of the provisions in a DOE standard can become requirements under the following
circumstances:

(1) they are explicitly stated to be requirements in a DOE requirements document; or

(2) the organization makes a commitment to meet a standard in a contract or in an
implementation plan or program plan required by a DOE requirements document.

Throughout this standard, the word shall is used to denote actions that must be performed if the
objectives of this standard are to be met. If the provisions in this standard are made requirements
through one of the two ways discussed above, then the shall statements would become
requirements. It is not appropriate to consider that should statements would automatically be
converted to shall statements as this action would violate the consensus process used to approve
this standard. This standard in part incorporates the HEPA testing requirements described in the
Secretary of Energys June 4, 2001 letter to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS


FOREWORD.................................................................................................................... ii

1. SCOPE.....................................................................................................................1

1.1 Scope............................................................................................................1
1.2 Applicability...................................................................................................1

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS................................................................................1

2.1 Department of Energy (DOE) Standards ........................................................1
2.2 National Consensus Standards .......................................................................2

3. DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................3

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................5

5. HEPA FILTER PROCUREMENT.........................................................................6

5.1 General .........................................................................................................6
5.2 Performance Requirements.............................................................................6
5.3 Materials Requirements..................................................................................8
5.4 Filter Construction..........................................................................................9
5.5 Special HEPA Filters ...................................................................................12

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE...................................................................................16

6.1 Manufacturers Quality Assurance Program, Procedures
and Documentation......................................................................................16
6.2 DOE Quality Assurance Testing, Inspection and Labeling..............................17

7. PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND STORAGE....................................................18

7.1 Packaging, Shipping and Storage..................................................................18
7.2 Preparation for Delivery...............................................................................18
7.3 Shipping.......................................................................................................18
7.4 Reshipment ................................................................................................. 18
7.5 Shipping Directly to the Site..........................................................................19
7.6 Rejected Filters............................................................................................19

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1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope: This standard establishes specifications and quality assurance requirements for
High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters procured to protect workers, the public,
and the environment when installed in DOE nuclear facilities. It provides guidance to
DOE contractors for procurement and required testing of HEPA filters used in DOE
nuclear facilities. Required testing is performed by the filter manufacturer and by DOE
at a designated Filter Test Facility (FTF). The standard specifies minimum requirements
to be included in contractor specifications.

1.2 Applicability: This Standard applies to procurement of HEPA filters that:
are to be installed in confinement ventilation systems for containing radioactive
particulates in DOE nuclear facilities, and
handle a minimum of 20 actual cubic feet per minute (ACFM) airflow (42
m
3
/hr) at an initial maximum of 1.3 inch (in) water gauge (wg) (325 Pa)
resistance.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents either form a part of this
standard to the extent specified herein or specify materials of HEPA filter construction. 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. The Application Guide in subpart 4.5 of ASME NQA-1-2004 describes how
ASME NQA-1-2000 addresses the DOE quality assurance requirements.

2.1 Department of Energy (DOE) Rules, Orders and Standards

10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management
40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
DOE O 414.1C, Quality Assurance
DOE-STD 3009, Preparation Guide for U. S. Department of Energy Nonreactor Nuclear
Facility Documented Safety Analyses
DOE -STD 3022, DOE HEPA Filter Test Program
DOE-STD 3025, Quality Assurance Inspection and Testing of HEPA Filters
DOE-STD 3026, Filter Test Facility Quality Program Plan
DOE-HDBK-1169, DOE Handbook Nuclear Air Cleaning Handbook
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2.2 National Consensus Standards

2.2.1 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A 193, Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Bolting
Materials for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A 194, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy-Steel Nuts and
Bolts for High Pressure of High Temperature Service or Both
ASTM A 320, Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Bolting
Materials for Low-Temperature Service
ASTM A 581, Standard Specification for Free Machining Stainless Steel Wire
and Wire Rods
ASTM D 92, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
Open Cup Tester
ASTM D 217, Test Method for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
ASTM E 2016, Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
ASTM F 1667, Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes and
Staples

2.2.2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME AG-1, Code on Nuclear Air and Gas Treatment
ASME NQA -1, Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear
Facilities
ASME B 18.21.1, Plain Washers
ASME B 18.22.1, Lock Washers (inch Series)

2.2.3 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

SAE AS-8660C, Silicone Compound, NATO Code Number S -726
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3. DEFINITIONS

Air Density: Air density equals 0.075 lb/ft
3
(1.201 kg/m
3
) for standard air. This corresponds
to air at a pressure of 29.92 inches Hg (760 mm Hg) at a temperature of 69.8F (21C) with
a specific volume of 13.33 ft
3
/lb (0.832 m
3
/kg)

Airflow (ACFM): Airflow expressed in terms of actual cubic feet of air per minute (ACFM).
ACFM is a cubic foot of air at actual existing conditions.

Airflow Resistance: The resistance to airflow at the manufacturer rated airflow of the clean
filter when tested in accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-5000.

Approved Test Aerosol: Particle-generating materials approved by DOE for penetration
testing. Test aerosols approved by the DOE for tests conducted in the Filter Test Facility are
di-octyl phthalate (DOP), also known as DEHP and di-octyl sebacate (DOS), also known as
DEHS. Others may be approved after DOE evaluation.

Effective Filter Media Area: The effective surface area of the filter media in the assembled
filter element (without adhesive areas) through which the air stream is passed.

Filter Media Face Velocity: The rated airflow divided by the effective filter media area.

Filter Test Facility (FTF): A facility contracted by DOE specifically to conduct performance
quality assurance inspections and tests of HEPA filters.

FTF Quality Assurance Test: Inspection and testing of a HEPA filter at the FTF to verify
certain characteristics or properties which ensure the appropriate level of quality assurance in
the design, integrity and performance of HEPA filters.

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter: A throwaway, extended-media, dry type
filter with a rigid casing enclosing the full depth of the pleats. The filter shall exhibit a minimum
efficiency of 99.97% at a test aerosol diameter of 0.3 micrometer.

HEPA Filter Types:

Open Face Filters: A filter with no restrictions over the ends or faces of the unit, as
opposed to the enclosed filter with reduced-size end connections.

Radial Flow Filters: A filter constructed from a continuous length of glass fiber filter
paper folded back and forth into pleats in a rigid annulus, with airflow in essentially a
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perpendicular direction outward from the centerline of the upstream inside side face of the
filter or conversely inward.

Enclosed (Encapsulated) Filters: A filter that is completely enclosed on all sides and
both faces except for reduced end connections or nipples for direct connection into a duct
system.

Nuclear Facility: A reactor or nonreactor nuclear facility where an activity is conducted for
or on behalf of DOE and includes any related area, structure, facility, or activity to the extent
necessary to ensure proper implementation of the requirements established by 10 CFR 830.

Penetration: The downstream test aerosol concentration, expressed as a percentage of the
upstream test aerosol concentration.

Qualification Test: A test, often destructive, of a prototype or randomly selected production
filter to establish its capability to meet certain functional and specification requirements. The
results of the test are considered to typify individual items or model numbers which are of the
same design and are manufactured by the same process.

Rated Airflow: The designated airflow capacity of a HEPA filter in ACFM.
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4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: All HEPA filters specified in the scope of this standard
that are to be used for protection of workers, the public, the environment or that are
necessary to enable other safety related air cleaning equipment to function properly, shall be
purchased and tested according to the general requirements of this Section (Section 4), and
the specific requirements of Sections 5 and 6.

In addition, this standard may be used to purchase other filters that prevent the build up of
radioactive material in and around air cleaning systems which may limit personnel access
during operations and maintenance in DOE nuclear facilities.

4.1 As directed by the Secretary of Energys June 4, 2001 memorandum, 100 percent
Quality Assurance Testing of HEPA Filters at the DOE Filter Test Facility, prior
to use in DOE facilities, filters meeting the following criteria shall be delivered to the
FTF for additional quality assurance testing.

4.1.1 HEPA filters that are used in confinement ventilation systems in Category 1
and Category 2 nuclear facilities that perform a safety function in accident
situations, or are designated as important to safety (i.e., safety class or safety
significant per DOE-STD-3009-94).

4.1.2 HEPA filters necessary for habitability systems (e.g., filters that protect
workers who must not evacuate in emergency situations because of the
necessity to shutdown or control the situation).

4.1.3 For all other applications where HEPA filters are used in confinement
ventilation systems for radioactive airborne particulate, develop and document
an independent tailored filter QA testing program that achieves a high degree
of fitness for service. The program should include the testing of a sample of
filters at the FTF. The size of the sample to be tested should be large enough
to provide sufficient statistical power and significance to assure the required
level of performance.

4.2 HEPA filters shall be qualified per ASME AG-1 and Section 6.1 of this standard.
The filter media shall comply with ASME AG-1.

4.3 All HEPA filters shall be tested by the manufacturer and in addition, those identified in
Section 4.1 shall be tested by the FTF to the following criteria:
Penetration at 100% of manufacturer rated airflow
Penetration at 20% of manufacturer rated airflow for filters rated at 125
ACFM and greater
Airflow resistance at rated airflow. Maximum acceptable resistance for
selected filter sizes is specified in Table 5.1.
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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.

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TABLE 5.1
DIMENSIONS, AIRFLOW RATINGS, and MAXIMUM
RESISTANCE FOR OPEN FACE ASME AG-1, HEPA FILTERS

Size
(Note 3)

Dimension
(inches)

Dimension
(millimeters)

Rated Airflow
(Note 2)

Maximum
Resistance



(Note 1)

(Note 1)

ACFM

m
3
/hr

In wg

Pa

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9


8 x 8 x 3-1/16
8 x 8 x 5-7/8
12 x 12 x 5-7/8
24 x 24 x 5-7/8
24 x 24 x 11-1/2
24 x 24 x 11-1/2
24 x 24 x 11-1/2
24 x 24 x 11-1/2
12 x 12 x 11-1/2


203x203x78
203x203x149
305x305x149
610x610x149
610x610x292
610x610x292
610x610x292
610x610x292
305x305x292

25
50
125
500
1000
1250
1500
2000
250

42
85
212
850
1700
2125
2550
3400
424

1.3
1.3
1.3
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3

325
325
325
250
250
325
325
325
325

Notes:
1. Dimensions are height by width by depth.
2. Rated airflow in ACFM is based on tests performed indoors at atmospheric pressure
close to sea level. The temperature and pressure under which the tests have been
conducted are to be recorded but are not to be used to correct rated flow.
3. Size 4 filters of this size and design must be qualified independently of the qualification of
any larger similar filter sizes.
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5.3 Materials Requirements: Construction materials for HEPA filters shall be selected
to avoid generation of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulated wastes as
specified in 40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste. For this
reason, cadmium is no longer acceptable for treatment of filter cases, nor is asbestos
acceptable as a HEPA filter component. State and local regulations may contain
additional restrictions.

5.3.1 Filter Media:

5.3.1.1 Fibrous Filter Media: Fibrous filter media shall be in accordance
with the provisions of ASME AG-1, FC-3000.

5.3.1.2 Asbestos: Asbestos is not acceptable as a filter media component.


5.3.2 HEPA Filter Case Materials:

5.3.2.1 Structural Material: Metal or wood filter case material shall be in
accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-3000, except that Type I cases
are not acceptable due to the use of cadmium.

5.3.2.2 Fire Retardant Material: Filter case material that must be fire
retardant shall be in accordance with ASME AG -1, FC-3000.

5.3.3 Separator Material: Separator material including acid resistant separators
shall be in accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-3000. In addition to the
requirements of ASME AG-1, the separator shall be provided with a turned
edge prior to corrugation to protect the filter media.

5.3.4 Adhesives: Adhesives shall be in accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-3000.

5.3.5 Gaskets and Seals: Two acceptable methods for sealing the filter to its
filter case are elastomer gaskets and gelatinous seals. Two different methods
or materials shall not be used on the same filter case.

5.3.5.1 Elastomer Gasket: Elastomer gasket materials shall be in
accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-3000

5.3.5.2 Gelatinous Seal: The sealant material shall be in accordance with
ASME AG-1, FC-3000. The sealant shall be nonflammable as
defined in ASTM D 92; e.g., no flash at 450
0
F (232
0
C) or
below; with a fire retardant rating of V-0 per UL-94. The
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gelatinous seal substance shall be corrosion resistant, shall not relax,
crack, separate, or stick or adhere to the knife-edge, and shall be
insoluble in water. Evaporation shall be less than 2% when tested in
accordance with SAE AS-8660C for 24 hours at 390
0
F (198
0

C).

5.3.6 Face Guards: Face guards shall be installed in each face of the filter in
accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-3000 with a x mesh size or
fabricated from 18 or 22 gauge 4x4 mesh stainless steel (304 or 304L)
hardware cloth in accordance with ASTM E 2016 when specified.

5.4 Filter Construction: HEPA filter construction shall conform to ASME AG-1, FC-
4000 and FC-6000 unless otherwise noted.

5.4.1 Dimensions: The configuration and dimensions of open face rectangular
HEPA filters have been standardized and listed in Table 5.1. Dimensional
tolerances of standard HEPA filters should conform to those specified in
Table 5.2. All other filter configurations are considered "special" filters as
described in Section 5.5. Use of standard HEPA filters is encouraged where
practical.

5.4.2 Filter Pack Construction: Filter packs shall be constructed in accordance
with ASME AG-1, FC-4000 and 6000 except that no splices or patches are
allowed in the filter media. Repair of pin holes and other defects is not
acceptable.

5.4.2.1 Separator Filters: Filters with corrugated separators shall be in
accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-4000, Type A. Separators
shall extend at least 1/8 in. (3 mm) beyond the pleats of filter media.
Separator fixed ends, when viewed from the upstream and
downstream faces shall be embedded in the adhesive/sealant.
Filters with glue separators shall be in accordance with ASME AG-
1, FC-4000, Type B.

5.4.2.2 Separatorless Filters: Filters without separators shall be in
accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-4000, Type C. Dividers shall
be provided as appropriate for additional support of the case and
media. The trimmed edges of the filter element shall be firmly
embedded into the sealant. The two end flap edges shall have
sufficient sealant to secure them to the case sides.

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5.4.2.3 Media Velocity (Effective Media Area): The total effective
media area provided within the filter pack shall be such that average
face velocity (rated airflow divided by the effective filter media area)
shall not exceed 5.0 ft/min (1.52 m/min) at the rated airflow.

5.4.3 Filter Case: The case shall be fabricated in accordance with the provisions
of Section 5.3.2. The completed case, less gaskets, shall conform to the
dimensions listed in Table 5.1, unless alternative dimensions are specified in
procurement documents. Table 5.2 lists the acceptable tolerances.

TABLE 5.2
TOLERANCES FOR ASME AG-1, FILTER CASES
Face Dimensions less than 24 in. (610 mm) -
1

16
in. / +0 in. (-1.6 mm / +0 mm)
Face Dimensions 24 in. (610 mm) and greater -
1

8
in. / +0 in. (-3 mm / +0 mm)
Depth +
1

16
in. / -0 in. (+1.6 mm / -0 mm)
Width of Gasket Surface
3

4
in.
1

16
in. (19 mm 1.6 mm)
Squareness for Filter Face Dimensions Face diagonals to be equal with the following
tolerance: +
1

8
in. (3 mm) total
+
1

16
in. (1.6 mm) total allowance when
measured with one face of the filter resting on
a flat surface
Gasket Sealing Surfaces - Flat and parallel
Square with sides of case (within 3)

5.4.3.1 Wooden Cases: Case panels shall be joined with rabetted joints
which are assembled by gluing with an adhesive meeting the
requirements of Section 5.3.4 and assembled using fasteners that
comply with Section 5.4.3.3. The end points of the fasteners shall
not penetrate the inside or outside surfaces of the case. Faces,
edges, and inner surfaces of the case shall be thoroughly coated
with sealant to minimize permeability. Case face sealant shall not
reduce the ability of the gasket to adhere to the case. There shall
be no rough edges that might penetrate or cut workers' gloves or
injure the fingers of personnel handling the filters.

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5.4.3.2 Metal Cases: Metal cases shall have a double-turned, 3/4 in. (19
mm) wide flange on each face or a gelatinous seal socket or sleeve
as specified in the procurement documents. Cases shall be
assembled by riveting or bolting the corners with fasteners that
comply with Section 5.4.3.3. Panels shall be assembled into the
case by potting a subassembly consisting of the filter pack and side
panels into the top and bottom panels (but not the corners), using an
adhesive meeting the requirements of Section 5.3.4. For
mechanically joined panels the space between abutting panels shall
be sealed with an adhesive meeting the requirements of Section
5.3.4. There shall be no rough edges that might penetrate or cut
workers' gloves or injure the fingers of personnel handling the filters.

5.4.3.3 Fasteners: Approved fasteners for the assembly of metal HEPA
filter cases are listed below:
Stainless steel bolts: 300 series per ASTM A 320 or ASTM
A 193
Stainless steel nuts: 300 series per ASTM A 194
Stainless steel lock washers: 300 series per ASME B18.21.1
Stainless steel plain washers: 300 series per ASME B18.22.1
Stainless steel rivets: 300 series per ASTM A 581

Approved fasteners for the assembly of wooden HEPA filter cases
are listed below:
Nails: carbon steel, galvanized, zinc coated, aluminum per
ASTM F 1667
Staples: carbon steel, galvanized, zinc coated, aluminum per
ASTM F 1667

5.4.4 Gaskets: Gaskets shall be glued firmly and continuously to the case. Loose,
peeling, or distorted gaskets shall be cause for rejection of the filter. The
gasket shall not extend more than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) over either side of the
seating surface at any point. Gaskets may be of one-piece or made up of
strips joined at the corners by keyhole, keystone, or other interlocking type
joints. Edges of the joint area shall be thoroughly coated with adhesive
(sealant meeting requirement of Section 5.3.4) before assembly.

5.4.5 Face Guards: Face guard edges shall be firmly embedded in adhesive and
fabricated so that projecting wires or edges do not form a puncture hazard to
personnel handling the filter and do not project onto or beyond the gasket
mounting surface. Wire edges formed when slitting or shearing face guards
shall be smoothed on both surfaces of the material before installation.
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5.5 Special HEPA Filters: Filter configurations other than those listed in Table 5.1, are
considered "special" filters and their dimensions and tolerances shall be specified in the
procurement documents.

Materials shall conform to ASME AG-1, FK-3000. Design shall conform to ASME
AG-1, FK-4000. Inspection and testing shall conform to ASME AG-1, FK-5000.
Fabrication and tolerances shall conform to ASME AG-1, FK-6000.

Tables 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 provide the nominal ratings and performance requirements
for special radial and axial flow HEPA filters.
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TABLE 5.3
RADIAL FLOW HEPA FILTERS NOMINAL RATINGS
(Note1)


Maximum Rated Air Flow
(Note 2)


Maximum Resistance
(ACFM) (m
3
/hr) In wg Pa
40 68 1.3 325
100 170 1.3 325
250 425 1.3 325
500 850 1.3 325
1000 1700 1.3 325
1500 2550 1.3 325
2000 3400 1.3 325

Notes:

1. Reprinted from ASME AG-1, by permission of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. All rights reserved.
2. Rated airflow in ACFM is based on tests performed indoors at atmospheric pressure
close to sea level. The temperature and pressure under which the tests have been
conducted are to be recorded but are not to be used to correct rated flow.
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TABLE 5.4
AXIAL FLOW CIRCULAR HEPA FILTERS NOMINAL RATINGS
(Note 1)


Maximum Rated Air Flow
(Note 2)


Maximum Resistance
(ACFM) (m
3
/hr) In wg Pa
20 34 1.0 250
35 60 1.0 250
100 170 1.0 250

Notes:

1. Reprinted from ASME AG-1, by permission of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. All rights reserved.
2. Rated airflow in ACFM is based on tests performed indoors at atmospheric pressure
close to sea level. The temperature and pressure under which the tests have been
conducted are to be recorded but are not to be used to correct rated flow.

5.5.1 Enclosed Filters: Filters with inlet and/or outlet connections as shown in
Table 5.5 are commonly referred to as enclosed filters or encapsulated
(nipple-connected, closed face, or self-contained) HEPA filters. These filters
are not qualified in accordance with ASME AG-1 and fail to meet all the
requirements contained in this standard. When designing and constructing
new nuclear facilities, enclosed HEPA filters shall not be used in nuclear
ventilation systems or in habitability systems where HEPA filters are used to
protect workers.
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TABLE 5.5
AXIAL FLOW RECTANGULAR HEPA FILTERS WITH INLET/OUTLET
CONNECTIONS(S) - NOMINAL SIZES AND RATINGS
(Note1)


Size
(Note 2)


Maximum Rated Air Flow
(Note 4)

Maximum Resistance (Note
3)
(Inches) (mm) (ACFM) (m
3
/hr) In wg Pa
8 x 8 x 10 203 x 203 x 254 80 136 1.3 325
12 x 12 x 12 305 x 305 x 305 125 212 1.3 325
12 x 12 x 16 305 x 305 x 406 250 425 1.3 325
24 x 24 x 12 610 x 610 x 305 500 850 1.3 325
24 x 24 x 16 610 x 610 x 406 1000 1700 1.3 325

Notes:

1. Reprinted from ASME AG-1, by permission of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. All rights reserved.
2. Dimensions are height by width by depth. Depth includes the casing only and does not
include the length of the nipple connection(s).
3. Maximum resistance shall be as measured in ASME AG-1, FK-5621.
4. Rated airflow in ACFM is based on tests performed indoors at atmospheric pressure
close to sea level. The temperature and pressure under which the tests have been
conducted are to be recorded but are not to be used to correct rated flow.
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6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

6.1 Manufacturer's Quality Assurance Program, Procedures, and
Documentation: Filters shall be manufactured under a Quality Assurance Program
which has been evaluated with documented evidence of compliance to the
requirements of ASME NQA-1. Procurement and fabrication activities shall allow
positive identification of the grades of source materials used in construction, and
permit positive identification of the roll (or production run for separatorless filters) of
filter media used in the completed filter. Penetration and resistance production tests
and inspections shall be conducted in accordance with ASME AG-1, FC-5000 or
FK-5000 and with documented manufacturer's procedures. The results shall be
traceable to specific lots of completed filters. Non-conformances with the above
items and documentation of problems and their resolution shall be addressed in the
manufacturer's Quality Assurance Program.

6.1.1 Qualification: Filter manufacturers shall be required to show evidence that
HEPA filters have successfully passed the qualification and requalification
testing in accordance with ASME AG-1. As specified in this Section,
qualification tests are to be performed and certified by an independent test
laboratory as defined in ASME AG-1. Tests performed on a filter
manufacturers equipment by an independent testing organization are not
acceptable.

A filter design shall be requalified when any change is made to design or
construction or composition of construction materials that could affect filter
performance including normal service and off-normal service. Examples of
changes that require requalification include: composition of filter media,
manufacture of gasket or sealant materials, and materials or methods used to
assemble filter cases.

If a filter fails any or all of the requalification tests, the test organization shall
provide the manufacturer with the test results. The manufacturer shall notify
DOE and the FTF that the filter model failed requalification. DOE shall notify
DOE contractor organizations that the filter model is no longer acceptable for
use in DOE facilities, pending requalification.

In order to reduce costs associated with qualification testing, successful tests
of filters with known material components for filter frames, filter media, cases
and adhesives that have been produced by a single manufacturer, can be used
to qualify filters of similar construction. Similar construction is defined as
manufactured using the same method, material, equipment and processes.
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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
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rated airflow shall be marked clearly and indelibly on the case of the filter unit
tested. The FTF may advise the purchaser to request the manufacturer to
supply evidence of compliance with qualifications tests and materials
requirements of the specification. Failure to meet inspection, test, or
verification requirements shall be cause for rejection of the filter(s). After the
testing and inspection is completed, each filter will bear a FTF test label
indicating acceptance or rejection.

7. PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND STORAGE

7.1 Packaging, Shipping and Storage: Packaging, shipping, and storage shall be in
accordance with ASME AG-1 and ASME NQA-1, Level B requirements. Filter
containers shall be designed so that they can be opened and the filter removed without
damage to the container or the filter and, that the container can be reused for shipment
to alternate destinations. It is recommended that sturdy wooden crates with the
lid/top secured with removable screws or lag bolts be used for packaging. When
shipping small packages, Styrofoam "peanuts" or shredded material should not be
used as this creates handling problems. Barrier and wrap materials shall be non-
corrosive and shall not be otherwise harmful to packaged filters. Filters with
gelatinous seals shall be packaged in a manner so as to prevent contact with or
contamination of the gelatinous seal during transport or un-packaging.

7.2 Preparation for Delivery: The purchaser's shipping instructions shall specify that
HEPA filter cartons be crated or placed on a pallet to minimize unit handling,
particularly at public carrier interchange points. Plywood shall be securely fastened to
the sides and top of the palletized filter cartons. Filters should not be stacked more
than three (3) high. For large shipments, it is recommended that the entire shipment
be shipped in a sealed, dedicated trailer or rail car. At all times the filters shall be
handled with care and properly orientated.

7.3 Shipping: HEPA filters to be tested by the DOE designated FTF shall be shipped to
the address below, freight prepaid, as agreed to by the purchaser and the
manufacturer.

Air Techniques International
Filter Test Facility
1708 Whitehead Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21207

7.4 Reshipment: Following satisfactory completion of inspections and tests specified in
Section 6.2, the FTF shall repack the tested filters in a manner comparable to the
received packaging, and forward them to the address specified by the purchaser
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freight collect. Storage of the filters at the FTF shall be in accordance with ASME
NQA-1, Level B requirements.

7.5 Shipping Directly to the Site: HEPA filters that are not required to be tested by the
FTF shall be shipped directly to the address specified by the purchaser.

7.6 Rejected Filters:

7.6.1 FTF Rejected Filters: Rejected filters shall be disposed of by the FTF in
accordance with written instructions on file as agreed to by the purchaser and
manufacturer.

7.6.2 Site Receipt Inspection Rejected Filters : Rejected filters shall be
disposed of by the purchaser in accordance with written instructions on file as
agreed to by the purchaser and manufacturer.
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CONCLUDING MATERIAL


Review Activity: Preparing Activity:
DOE-EH-31
HQ Offices Field Offices
NA Albuquerque Service Center
EE Chicago Operations Office
EH Idaho Operations Office Project Number:
EM Nevada Operations Office 44600007
ME Oakland Operations Office
NE Oak Ridge Operations Office
SC Office of River Protection
Rocky Flats Office
Richland Operations Office

National Laboratories
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Sandia National Laboratory
Savannah River National Laboratory