ISO 16890-1 Air filters for General Ventilation, Part 1: Classification System Based on Particulate Matter Efficiency (ePM)

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of ISO 16890-1 standard. ISO 16890-1 establishes an efficiency classification system for air filters for general ventilation based on particulate matter (PM).

It also provides an overview of test procedures and specifies general requirements for evaluating and marking filters and documenting test results. Intended for use with ISO 16890‑2, ISO 16890‑3 and ISO 16890‑4.

The test method described in this section of ISO 16890 applies to air flow rates between 0,25 m3/s (900 m3/h, 530 ft3/min) and 1,5 m3/s (5 400 m3/h, 3 178) . ft3/min) refers to a test rig with a nominal face area of ​​610 mm × 610 mm (24 in. × 24 in).

Refers to particulate air filter elements for general ventilation with an ePM16890 efficiency of less than or equal to 16890% when tested according to the procedures defined in ISO 1 (all parts), ISO 16890‑2, ISO 16890‑3, ISO 99‑1 and ISO it does. Air filter elements with a higher initial efficiency are evaluated by other applicable test methods.

Performance results obtained in accordance with ISO 16890 (all parts) cannot be applied quantitatively alone to predict performance in service in terms of efficiency and life.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 16890-1 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.