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AIR HANDLING
SYSTEMS
guided by: Presented By
Dr. Satyabrata Bhanja Aslesha.E
M.Pharmacy 1st yr
AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
HVAC systems
Air handling units
Air filteration systems
Dust collectors
Humidity and temperature control
HVAC systems
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
systems are the integral part of
environmental control system design.
2. Air distribution
Dust network
Insulator
Dampers/valves
Return lower & grills.
3. Air filters
Air Handling Unit
AHU is a device used to condition and
circulate air as part of a heating ventilating
and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.
It is a large metal box containing a blower,
heating or cooling elements, filter racks or
chambers, humidity & temperature control
loops.
Air Handling Unit
Temperature and humidity control
Temperatures in the 68-74 F (19-23 C)
range is comfortable for working
environment.
Temperature control is important in the
areas where autoclaves, ovens, dry heat
strerilization tunnels are present.
Humidity comfort levels are in the 45-55%
RH range.
Air dryers can be used to maintain lower
than normal humidity levels.
AIR FILTERATION SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
Introduction
Types of filteration
Mechanisms of filteration
Types of air filters
Introduction
Arrangement: sandwich
flat
disk
pleated
box
The frame-media
junctions are
permanently glued or
pot-sealed to
ensure a leak proof
HEPA FILTER
HEPA filter performance is dependent upon th
following characteristics:
Air flow
Temperature
Pollutant loading
Contruction of HEPA
Operating conditions etc.
Testing of HEPA filters
There are 2 separate tests for HEPA and ULPA filter
collection efficies.
HEPA efficeincy is rated using a thermal di octyl
phthalate (DOP) test. The test dust for HEPA filters
is mono-sized, DOP particles, generated by
vapourization and condensation. Photometer
measures particle penetration by sensing the
scattered light.
ULPA efficiency is tested using a particle counter
upstream & downstream of filter. Automizer injects
DOP,alcohol & mineral oil in hexane to generate
particles.
Mono disperse Poly disperse
particles particles
Types of air filters
2.Packed towers
3. Membrane filter
catridges
oThese are compact,
Main features
Low cost & maintainance
Most commonly used for all type of medium
from coarse to fine except <5 microns
particles.
Collection efficiency of 10 to 100 microns
with multiclones.
Dust collectors
Types of dust collectors
Advantages:
. Large gas volumes & high collection
efficiency for small particles.
Disadvantages:
. This is a costly method
ESP
Dust collectors
2.Fabric collectors
Collection mechanism:
Impaction
Interception
Diffusion
Advantages:
can handle varying exhaust gas flow rates
& particle loading
Fabric collectors
The amount of filter area depends on:
Advantages:
Can handle high temperature & moisture
Dust which represent explosion or fire
hazards in the dry form can be wetted and
collected
Wet collectors
Types:
Spray dryer
Packed towers
Wet centrifugal collectors
Orifice type
Dust collectors
4. Dry centrifugal collectors
Types
Gravity seperators
Inertial seperators
Cyclone collectors
2. Operating procedures
3. Maintenance instructions
4. Maintenance records
5. Training logs
6. Environmental records
7. Walking around the plant
Conclusion
Air handling systems:
Play a major role in the quality of
pharmaceuticals
Must be designed properly, by
professionals
Must be treated as a critical system
References
L.Lachman, The theory and practice
of industrial pharmacy
Bentleys textbook of pharmaceutics
Dust collectors learning guide for
dust collectors [Internet]
Handbook of heating, ventilation &
air-conditioning.