Airborne Particle Measurement Procedures
(PAR 501)
Major Reasons for Airborne Particle Measurement
- Define or verify clean area classification level
- Monitor clearness or clean area status
- Measure contaminant generation or contaminant target integrity in clean area
- Verify satisfactory operation of filtration and HVAC system
Requirements for Satisfactory Airborne Particle Sampling
- Sample point number and location selection
- Sample size and flow rate considerations
- Relationships to particle deposition measurement devices
Airborne Particle Measurement Definitions
- Particle measurement system requirements
- Individual particle and particle size distribution definitions
Airborne Particle Measurement Procedure and Instrumentation
- Filter membrane sampler and microscope measurement
- Cascade impactor
- Light scattering single particle counter
- Condensation nucleus counter
- Sample acquisition, transport, and handling
- Unidirectional flow area isokinetic sampling and sample transport effects
- Nonunidirectional area sampling
- Instrument sizing and counting accuracy, sizing resolution, and concentration limit effects
Measured Data Collection, Handling and Definition Considerations
Summary of Course
Optional Final Examination
Optional Awarding of Certificates
