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The effectiveness of air showers in the contamination control process.

Author(s) : LOUGHRAN T. M., SHEA M. J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Refers to tests conducted in recent years which show air showers to be 35 to 90% efficient in the removal of contamination dependent on the size of the particle, the design of the air shower, garnment type, garnment procedures, shower utilisation technique, cycle time and clean-room classification. Concentrates on the air shower and its proper design to ensure it delivers an operational and economic benefit. Describes the correct design features. Describes a test to determine air shower effectiveness. Considers briefly if air showers are cost effective.

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  • Original title: The effectiveness of air showers in the contamination control process.
  • Record ID : 1997-3611
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Clean Rooms - vol. 10 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1996/04

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