BS EN ISO 14644-3

Cleanrooms & associated controlled

environments-
Part 3:
Metrology and test methods
DIS
Current Status
1. DIS was issued by ISO in September 02
2. UK comments to BSI to be made by end
December 02
3. LBI/30 will consider all UK comments by end
January 03
4. BSI vote to CEN/ISO by end February 03
5. DIS is valid and can be referred to and used
until it is superseded.
6. Likely time when revised DIS will be available -
mid 2004
BS EN ISO 14644-3
Metrology & Test Methods
14644-1:1999 Classification of air cleanliness
14644-2:2000 Specifications for testing and
monitoring to prove continued compliance
with -1
14644-3:DIS Metrology and test methods
14644-4:2001 Design, construction & start-up
14644-5:FDIS Operations
14644-6:CD Vocabulary/terminology
14644-7:FDIS Separative devices
14644-8:CD Classification of Airborne
Molecular Contamination
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Current Status of BS 5295
BS 5295 Part 0: General Introduction -
Current
BS 5295 Part 1: Classification - Withdrawn
BS 5295 Part 2: Design - Withdrawn
BS 5295 Part 3: Operation - Current
BS 5295 Part 4: Compliance - Withdrawn
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Current Status of BS 5295
BS 5295 Part 0: General Introduction -
Current
BS 5295 Part 1: Classification - 14644-1/3
BS 5295 Part 2: Design - 14644-4
BS 5295 Part 3: Operation - Current
BS 5295 Part 4: Compliance - 14644-2

Some of BS5295 Part 1 is not addressed currently
and PD6609:2000 is being revised to bridge
the gap.
Part 3:Operation will be covered by 14644-5:FDIS
BS EN ISO 14644-3
Metrology & Test Methods
This part of BS EN ISO 14644 may be used for the
characterisation of a cleanroom as described and
specified in other parts of BS EN ISO 14644.
Not all cleanroom parameter test procedures are shown.
Other standards may be considered to be applicable
The annexes to this document are informative. Ie they
are not compulsory, but form a recommendation for
compliance with the standard.
Consequently, throughout the document references are
made to or as agreed between customer and supplier
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SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL CONTENTS:
1. Scope - ISO standard text and also states
that alternative methods can be used based on
agreement between customer and supplier.
2. Normative - Reference to standards
Reference
3. Terms and - Helps understanding, and
Definitions allows document to exist alone
4. Testing - Recommended tests with
procedures
Procedures and apparatus
5. Test Report - Reporting & documentation
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Item 4 forms the crux of this section of the standard.

Recommended tests are listed in table 1. Each test has
a procedure in Annex B and a corresponding set of
apparatus in Annex C. The section of the standard
referencing the test is also given.
Selecting and scheduling of these tests is discussed in
Annex A.
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ANNEX A (Informative) Choice of recommended tests
of an installation and the sequence in which to carry
them out

A1 Recommended test procedures
Choice of tests
Table A1: Test checklist for installation properties
Table A2: Test checklist for sequencing

The checklists are useful in that they can be taken
from the standard and used as a tool.

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Choose which tests are required
Put them in a logical order for
your application
Where not applicable put N/A
Review the schedule of tests
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Metrology & Test Methods Annex A
Test Selection & Sequence Checklist
ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B1 Airborne Particle Count (for classification)
B2 Ultrafine Particle Count (for characterisation)
B3 Macro Particle Count (for characterisation)
B4 Airflow Test
B5 Pressure Difference Test
B6 Installed Filter Leakage Test
B7 Flow Visualisation
B8 Airflow Direction Test
B9 Temperature Test
B10 Humidity Test
B11 Electrostatic & Ion Generator Test
B12 Particle Deposition Test
B13 Recovery Test
B14 Containment Leak Test
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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods

Each section comprises items on:

Principle - what and why

Recommended test procedure - how

Recommended apparatus - with what

Test report - detailed results


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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B1 Airborne Particle Count (for classification)

Airborne test for size distributions with thresholds
between 0.1 and 5 microns to certify or verify
cleanliness classification
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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B2 Ultrafine Particle Count (for characterisation)

Airborne test for particles with size distribution
thresholds less than 0.1 micron for characterisation of
the cleanroom


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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B3 Macro Particle Count (for characterisation)

Airborne tests for particles with size distribution
thresholds greater than 5 microns for characterisation of
the cleanroom


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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B4 Airflow Test

Tests to evaluate airflow velocity, uniformity of airflow
velocity and supply air volume depending on
classification.

Airflow velocity and uniformity tests are described for use
principally in unidirectional systems.
Air volume tests are described for unidirectional, non
unidirectional or supply air duct systems.

NB Political correctness avoids terms such as laminar and
turbulent flow systems

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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B5 Air Pressure Difference Test

Verification of capability of installation to maintain the
specified PD between it and its surroundings.


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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B6 Installed Filter Leakage Test

Particle Counter and Photometer tests are both described

Photometer method for ISO 5 and less (ie typically non-
unidirectional), and for MPPS Filters with penetrations
> 0.005% (H14 and lower to BS EN 1822) Acceptance
criteria is 0.01% for all grades.

DPC method more sensitive unidirectional systems.
Evaluation of scan rate and allowable particle counts is
based on BS EN 1822 part 4 and DIN 24184.

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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B6 Installed Filter Leakage Test

Note error on B6.3.5 formula for scan rate

Sr <= Cc.Ps.K.Dp.Fs/Np is equivalent to
Sr = 472 Cc.Ps.K.Dp/Np
Units should be (cm/s)

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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B7 Flow Visualisation

Tests to demonstrate airflow characteristics in the
installation.
Techniques described are by thread, tracer injection or
image processing (CFD)



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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B8 Airflow Direction Test

Tests to demonstrate airflow directional characteristics in
the installation.
Techniques described are by thread, tracer injection or
image processing (CFD)



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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B9 Temperature Test

Tests to demonstrate temperature characteristics in the
installation.
Techniques described are for general or more exacting
measurement requirements.



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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B10 Humidity Test

Tests to demonstrate the humidity characteristics of the
installation using measurements of dew point or
relative humidity

Humidity tests should be performed in conjunction with
the temperature test.




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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B11 Electrostatic & Ion Generator Test

Tests to evaluate the level of electrostatic charge and
dissipation rate in the installation.

Techniques for the measurement of surface voltage and
resistance as well as ioniser performance are suggested



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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B12 Particle Deposition Test

Tests to evaluate the level of particulates that can be
deposited on work or surfaces in the installation.

Techniques using witness plates or a fall out photometer
are suggested.


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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B13 Recovery Test

Test to evaluate the capability of the clean air system to
recover from a particle generating event principally in
non-unidirectional applications.




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ANNEX B (Informative) - Test Methods
B14 Containment Leak Test

Test to evaluate the intrusion of contaminated air from
surrounding areas using DPC or Photometer methods.




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Metrology & Test Methods Annex B

Annex C (Informative) - Test Instruments

Describes test apparatus that should be used for the corresponding
recommended tests in Annex B. There is a recommendation that
apparatus should be subject to agreement between the customer and
the supplier.

The information provided is not limiting, it represents a sensible
minimum requirement. Ie Equipment that becomes available through
improvements in measurement technology are not restricted by this
Annex.

Equally alternate equipment may be suitable and may be used subject to
agreement.

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Annex C (Informative) - Test Instruments - example
C1. Discrete Particle Counter (DPC).
C2. Condensation Nucleus Counter (CNC).
C3. Microscope, Cascade Impactor, DPC, Time of Flight.
C4. Anemometers - Thermal, Ultrasonic, Vane, Pitot, Hood.
C5. Manometers - Electronic, Inclined, Mechanical.
C6. Photometer, DPC, Aerosol Generator,
C7. Anemometers, Tracers, Aerosol generator.
C8. Anemometers, Tracers, Aerosol generator.
C9. Liquid in Glass thermometer, Electronic thermometer.
C10. Humidity meters; Capacitive, Hair.
C11. Voltmeter, Ohmmeter, Charged plate monitor.
C12. Microscope, Fall-out Meter.
C13. Discrete Particle Counter (DPC).
C14. Discrete Particle Counter (DPC), Photometer, Aerosol Generator.

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Metrology & Test Methods Annex C
UK public comments on this section to BSI need
to be made in written form and in an approved
format by end December 02 otherwise they will
not be considered.

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