HEPA Filter Pressure Drop Calculator

HEPA Filter Pressure Drop Calculator

Below is a simplified table for HEPA filters, assuming standard conditions.

ParameterUnitDescription
Filter SizeInchesDimensions of the filter (width x height x depth)
Face VelocityFeet per minute (fpm)Airflow speed at the filter’s face
Initial Pressure DropInches of water (in H2O)Initial resistance to airflow when the filter is clean
Filter Efficiency%Percentage of particles captured at a specific particle size
Airflow RateCubic feet per minute (CFM)Volume of air passing through the filter per minute
Recommended Final Pressure DropInches of water (in H2O)Maximum allowable pressure drop before filter replacement
Filter MediaType of media used in the HEPA filter (e.g., fiberglass, synthetic fibers)
Particle SizeMicrometersSize of particles used to test filter efficiency
Filter LifeMonthsExpected operational life of the filter before replacement is needed

Example Table for Specific HEPA Filters

Filter SizeFace VelocityInitial Pressure DropFilter EfficiencyAirflow RateRecommended Final Pressure DropFilter MediaParticle SizeFilter Life
24x24x12 inches250 fpm1.0 in H2O99.97% @ 0.3 µm2000 CFM2.5 in H2OFiberglass0.3 µm12 months
24x24x12 inches300 fpm1.2 in H2O99.99% @ 0.3 µm2400 CFM3.0 in H2OSynthetic Fibers0.3 µm10 months
12x12x6 inches250 fpm0.5 in H2O99.97% @ 0.3 µm500 CFM2.5 in H2OFiberglass0.3 µm12 months
12x12x6 inches300 fpm0.6 in H2O99.99% @ 0.3 µm600 CFM3.0 in H2OSynthetic Fibers0.3 µm10 months

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