HVAC Air filter
Initial resistance, efficiency, dust holding capacity and filter classification for HVAC filter
w Testing standard:
ISO 16890 Air filters for general ventilation:
Part 1: Technical specifications, requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency (ePM)
Part 2: Measurement of fractional efficiency and air flow resistance
Part 3: Determination of the gravimetric efficiency and the air flow resistance versus the mass of test dust captured
Part 4: Conditioning method to determine the minimum fractional test efficiency
EN 779:2012 Particulate air filters for general ventilation. Determination of the filtration performance
ASHRAE 52.2-2017 Method Of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices For Removal Efficiency By Particle Size
w Testing standards:
EN 779:2012、
ASHRAE52.2:2017、
ISO 16890:2016、
Breach testing (Burst pressure)
w Testing Items:
Initial efficiency,
Initial pressure drop
Air flow rate vs. pressure drop
Efficiency after different dust loading phases
Dust loading capacity
w System specification:
Air flow rate: 500~2500 CFM (850~4250 CMH)
Maximum resistance: 6000 Pa
Aerosol range: 0.3~10μm (KCl);0.2~3 μm (DEHS)
ISO 16890 Filter Classification
EN 779 Filter Classification
ASHRAE 52.2 Filter Classification
Comparison of HVAC air filter testing standards