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Test method to measure the efficiency of air filtration media against spherical nanomaterials - Part 1: Size range from 20 nm to 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018)

This document specifies the testing instruments and procedure for filtration efficiency of flat sheet filter media against airborne nanoparticles in the 20 – 500 nm range.

Prüfverfahren zur Messung der Effizienz von Luftfiltrationsmedien gegen sphärische Nanomaterialien - Teil 1: Partikelgrößenbereich von 20 nm bis 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018)

Dieses Dokument legt die Prüfinstrumente und Prüfverfahren für die Bestimmung des Filtrationswirkungsgrads von planen Filtermedien gegen Nanoschwebstoffpartikel im Größenbereich zwischen 20 nm und 500 nm fest. Die Prüfverfahren in diesem Dokument sind auf kugelförmige oder fast kugelförmige Partikel beschränkt, um Unsicherheiten aufgrund der Partikelform zu vermeiden.

Méthode d'essai pour mesurer l'efficacité des médias de filtration d'air par rapport aux nanomatériaux sphériques - Partie 1: Spectre granulométrique de 20 nm à 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018)

Le présent document spécifie les instruments et modes opératoires d'essai à utiliser pour la détermination des efficacités fractionnelles de filtration des médias filtrants plans par rapport à des nanoparticules en suspension dans l'air dans la plage granulométrique de 20 nm à 500 nm. Les méthodes d'essai décrites dans le présent document sont limitées aux particules sphériques ou quasi-sphériques afin d'éviter toute incertitude liée à la forme des particules.

Preskusna metoda za merjenje učinkovitosti sredstev za filtriranje zraka, ki vsebuje kroglaste nanomateriale - 1. del: Velikost od 20 nm do 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018)

Ta dokument določa preskusne instrumente in postopek za učinkovitost filtracije ploščatih filtrirnih medijev za filtriranje zraka, ki vsebuje kroglaste nanomateriale v obsegu 20–500 nm.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Oct-2017
• Publication Date: 08-Jan-2019
• ICS: 91.140.30 - Ventilation and air-conditioning systems
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 21-Dec-2018
• Due Date: 25-Feb-2019
• Completion Date: 09-Jan-2019
• Mandate: M/461 - Mandate addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for Standardization activities regarding Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials
• Ref Project: EN ISO 21083-1:2018 - Test method to measure the efficiency of air filtration media against spherical nanomaterials - Part 1: Size range from 20 nm to 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018)

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Test method to measure the efficiency of air filtration media against spherical
nanomaterials - Part 1: Size range from 20 nm to 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018)
Prüfverfahren zur Messung der Effizienz von Luftfiltrationsmedien gegen sphärische
Nanomaterialien - Teil 1: Partikelgrößenbereich von 20 nm bis 500 nm (ISO 21083-
1:2018)
Méthode d'essai pour mesurer l'efficacité des médias de filtration d'air par rapport aux
nanomatériaux sphériques - Partie 1: Spectre granulométrique de 20 nm à 500 nm (ISO
21083-1:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 21083-1:2018
ICS:
91.140.30 3UH]UDþHYDOQLLQNOLPDWVNL Ventilation and air-
VLVWHPL conditioning systems
SIST EN ISO 21083-1:2019 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 21083-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

December 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.140.30
English Version

Test method to measure the efficiency of air filtration
media against spherical nanomaterials - Part 1: Size range
from 20 nm to 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018)
Méthode d'essai pour mesurer l'efficacité des médias Prüfverfahren zur Messung der Effizienz von
de filtration d'air par rapport aux nanomatériaux Luftfiltrationsmedien gegen sphärische
sphériques - Partie 1: Spectre granulométrique de 20 Nanomaterialien - Teil 1: Partikelgrößenbereich von
nm à 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018) 20 nm bis 500 nm (ISO 21083-1:2018)
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European foreword . 3

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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 21083-1:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 142
"Cleaning equipment for air and other gases" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 195
“Air filters for general air cleaning” the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 21083-1:2018 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 21083-1:2018 without any
modification.


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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21083-1
First edition
2018-11
Test method to measure the efficiency
of air filtration media against
spherical nanomaterials —
Part 1:
Size range from 20 nm to 500 nm
Méthode d'essai pour mesurer l'efficacité des médias de filtration
d'air par rapport aux nanomatériaux sphériques —
Partie 1: Spectre granulométrique de 20 nm à 500 nm
Reference number
ISO 21083-1:2018(E)
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Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms . 1
3.1 Terms and definitions . 1
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms. 2
4 Principle . 3
5 Test materials . 4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Liquid phase aerosol . 4
5.2.1 DEHS test aerosol . 4
5.2.2 Liquid phase aerosol generation . 5
6 Test setup . 6
6.1 General . 6
6.2 Specification of setup . 8
6.2.1 Aerosol generation system . 8
6.2.2 Tubing . 8
6.2.3 Dryer. 8
6.2.4 DEMC . 9
6.2.5 Equilibrium charge distribution and neutralization of aerosol particles .11
6.2.6 Neutralization of aerosol particles .11
6.2.7 Make-up air line .12
6.2.8 Test filter medium mounting assembly .13
6.2.9 CPC .14
6.2.10 Final filter .16
6.3 Detailed setup for test using DEHS particles .16
6.4 Determination of the filter medium velocity .17
7 Qualification of the test rig and apparatus.17
7.1 CPC tests .17
7.1.1 CPC — Air flow rate stability test .17
7.1.2 CPC — Zero test .18
7.1.3 CPC — Overload test . .18
7.1.4 Counting accuracy calibration .18
7.2 DEMC tests .21
7.3 Qualification of aerosol neutralization .21
7.3.1 General.21
7.3.2 Qualification of neutralization by checking the multiple charge fraction on
the particles passing through the neutralizer .21
7.3.3 Qualification of the aerosol neutralizer using corona discharge balanced
output .21
7.3.4 Qualification of neutralization according to ISO/TS 19713-1 .22
7.4 System leak checks .22
7.4.1 Air leakage tests .22
7.4.2 Visual detection by cold smoke .22
7.4.3 Pressurization of the test system .22
7.4.4 Use of high efficiency filter media .22
7.5 Uniformity of the test aerosol concentration.22
8 Test procedure .23
8.1 Determination of the correlation ratio/zero efficiency test .23
8.2 Protocol of filtration efficiency measurement .24
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8.2.1 Preparatory checks .24
8.2.2 Equipment preparation .24
8.2.3 Aerosol generator .24
8.2.4 Aerosol generator — Neutralizer .25
8.2.5 Filter medium neutralization .26
8.2.6 Filter medium neutralization according to ISO 29461-1 .26
8.2.7 Air flow measurement .28
8.2.8 Measurement of the pressure drop .29
8.2.9 Zero count test .29
8.2.10 Air leakage test .29
8.2.11 Loading effect test .29
8.2.12 Reported values .29
8.2.13 Measurement of filtration efficiency — DEHS particles .29
8.3 Test evaluation .31
8.4 Measurement protocol for one sample — Summary .31
8.4.1 Using one CPC to measure the upstream and downstream particle
concentrations .31
8.4.2 Using two CPCs to measure the upstream and downstream particle
concentrations .32
9 Maintenance items .33
10 Measurement uncertainties .34
11 Reporting results .35
11.1 General .35
11.2 Required reporting elements .35
11.2.1 General.35
11.2.2 Report summary .35
11.2.3 Report Details .36
Annex A (informative) Instruments specifications .40
Annex B (informative) Statistical analysis for precision of an experiment (according to
ISO 5725-2) .44
Annex C (informative) Safe use of IPA .49
Annex D (informative) Safe handling of radioactive devices .50
Bibliography .51
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Foreword
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Introduction
Nano-objects are discrete piece of material with one, two or three external dimensions in the nanoscale
(see ISO/TS 80004-2) and are building blocks of nanomaterials. Nanoparticles, referring to particles
with at least one dimension below 100 nm, generally have a higher mobility than larger particles.
Because of their higher mobility and larger specific surface area, available for surface chemical
reactions, they can pose a more serious health risk than larger particles. Thus, particulate air pollution
with large concentrations of nanoparticles can result in an increased adverse effect on human health
and an increased mortality (see Reference [17]).
With the increased focus on nanomaterials and nanoparticles, the filtration of airborne nanoparticles
is also subject to growing attention. Aerosol filtration can be used in diverse applications, such as air
pollution control, emission reduction, respiratory protection for human and processing of hazardous
materials. The filter efficiency can be determined by measuring the testing particle concentrations
upstream and downstream of the filter. The particle concentration may be based on mass, surface area
or number. Among these, the number concentration is the most sensitive parameter for nanoparticle
measurement. State-of-the-art instruments enable accurate measurement of the particle number
concentration in air and therefore precise fractional filtration efficiency. Understanding filtration
efficiency for nanoparticles is crucial in schemes to remove nanoparticles, and thus, in a wider context,
improve the general quality of the environment, including the working environment.
A large number of standards for testing air filters exist such as the ISO 29463 series and the ISO 16890
series. The test particle range in the ISO 29463 series is between 0,04 µm and 0,8 µm, and the focus is on
measurement of the minimum efficiency at the most penetrating particle size (MPPS). The test particle
range in the ISO 16890 series is between 0,3 µm and 10 µm. The ISO 21083 series aims to standardize
the methods of determining the efficiencies of filter media, of all classes, used in most common air
filtration products and it focuses on filtration efficiency of airborne nanoparticles, especially for
particle size down to single-digit nanometres.
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Test method to measure the efficiency of air filtration
media against spherical nanomaterials —
Part 1:
Size range from 20 nm to 500 nm
1 Scope
This document specifies the testing instruments and procedure for determining the fractional filtration
efficiencies of flat sheet filter medium against airborne nanoparticles in the range of 20 nm to 500 nm.
The testing methods in this document are limited to spherical or nearly-spherical particles to avoid
uncertainties due to the particle shape.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 5167 (all parts), Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular
cross-section conduits running full
ISO 5725-2, Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results — Part 2: Basic method
for the determination of repeatability and reproducibility of a standard measurement method
ISO 15900, Determination of particle size distribution — Differential electrical mobility analysis for aerosol
particles
ISO 27891, Aerosol particle number concentration — Calibration of condensation particle counters
ISO 29463-1, High efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles from air — Part 1: Classification,
performance, testing and marking
ISO 29464, Cleaning of air and other gases — Terminology
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 5725-2, ISO 15900, ISO 27891
and ISO 29464 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms
3.2.1 Symbols
Symbol Definition
A Source strength of the radioactive source
A Original source strength of the radioactive source
0
A Effective filtration surface area
f
C Particle concentration upstream of the filter medium
up
C Concentration of particles with the i monodisperse size upstream of the filter medium
up,i th
C Particle concentration downstream of the filter medium
down
C Concentration of particles with the i monodisperse size downstream of the filter medium
down,i th
C Concentration of particles after the second DEMC for the particles with i charge(s)
ni
d Diameter of the initial droplet including the solvent
d
d Diameter of the testing particle after complete evaporation of the solvent
p
E Filtration eff
...