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Dust collector system in a pharmaceutical facility

Dust collector system in a pharmaceutical facility

Dust collector system in a pharmaceutical facility

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Hi Everybody
Could you help me?, i need to know the recommended air eficiency of filters for a dust collection system in a pharmaceutical facility.

Is there a standad or a recommended practice?

Thanks a lot.

Sergio Avila

 

RE: Dust collector system in a pharmaceutical facility

I would recommend starting with USP 797.  

RE: Dust collector system in a pharmaceutical facility

Depends on the particulate.  You can contact Camfil Farr, Flanders, Torit, etc.  You may need a bag-in bag-out housing before the exhaust fan if HEPA is required.  It usually is in pharma.

RE: Dust collector system in a pharmaceutical facility

99.97% @0.5 micron for standard HEPA I believe...

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