Introduction of ALPA to Validation
Air filter maintenance services that include validation of HEPA filters and Biosafety Cabinets play a crucial role in ensuring clean and safe environments, particularly in sensitive areas such as laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, and healthcare settings. These services are designed to comply with industry standards, specifically, ISO14644 and NSF49, which provide guidelines and specifications for air cleanliness and biological safety. HEPA filters, or High - Efficiency Particulate Air filters, are specialized filters used to capture and remove airborne particles, including dust, allergens, and microorganisms.
Validating HEPA filters involves assessing their performance and efficiency in filtering out contaminants to ensure they meet the required standards. This validation process typically includes integrity testing, which involves measuring the filter's ability to retain particles of specific sizes, and verifying that there are no leaks or defects that could compromise its performance.