[labnetwork] Filter type for the FCU

[Shivakumar Bhaskaran]

My building Facility Engineer was trying to change the filters in the FCU. He found that the FCU was installed with MERV8 type filter. I looked into the specs and it mentioned its used in commercial building.
For cleanroom the filter type is MERV20. Before we change , I want to consult with you guys on what type of filters do you use in your FCU. Our FCU is located in the Chase area of the Cleanroom ceiling.

The filter that was installed were Pre-pleat 40 LPD. The filter frame is cardboard, I am worried that this cardboard framed filter shouldn't be used in the FCU instead it should be metal frame or plastic.

-Shiva

Shivakumar Bhaskaran, Ph.D.
Searle CleanRoom Manager
The University of Chicago
5735 S.Ellis, Room 032
Chicago-60637
Ph:773-795-2297
https://searle-cleanroom.uchicago.edu/

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