BY AMANDA E.

McKEW

hvacr

designer tips
Cleanroom Application Checklist
When generating a checklist for specific applications, it would be handy to have a space application checklist. This is one way to document existing conditions by verifying existing gpms, cfms, and equipment conditions. Also it is important to document design intent and design criteria for the particular space application. Below is a cleanroom application checklist and it incorporates not only general design items based on ASHRAE, but also a checklist format for documentation of existing conditions and future design for new installation.
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Check what humidification capabilities are available. Check year-round chilled water/process water are available.

SPACE APPLICATIONNEW OR EXISTING INSTALLATION

DONE N/A
Identify cleanroom application (pharmaceutical, electronics, aerospace, other applications). I I Provide prefilter, afterfilter, and final filters to the room. I I Provide primary air filtration to cleanroom hvac system. I I Provide room pressurization. I I Seal all space penetrations. Note: Cleanroom testing procedures Federal Standard 209 and other methods are published in International Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). I I Coordinate sequence of operation with flow diagram. I I Call out all cfms with appropriate diffuser/registers scheduled. I I Show all ductwork on plans double-lined with correct connections and transitions shown. I I Coordinate electric data with electrical engineer. I I Coordinate plumbing data with plumbing engineer. I I Coordinate fire protection data with plumbing engineer. I I Install differential pressure indicating device to permit air pressure readings in rooms. I I Locate OA intakes not less than 30 ft from exhaust outlets, plumbing vent, cooling towers, etc. I I Locate OA wall intakes not less that 6 ft (12 ft suggested) from ground level and 30 ft from vehicular traffic. I I Set up differential pressure gauge to monitor filter loading. I I Coordinate exhaust (special and/or general space exhaust). I I Consider variable-speed drives on fans (supply and/or exhaust). I I Coordinate airflow within the room to minimize draft.
If you any comments, suggestions, or questions regarding this designer check list, contact Amanda McKew at amckew@rdkimball.com. This column is meant to provide some basic guidelines for good design. Always consult all necessary codes and resources relevant to each particular project.

GENERAL COORDINATION
DONE N/A
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Refer to ASHRAE 2000 Systems and Equipment Handbook, Chapter 1 for hvac system analysis and selection for addressing the optimum hvac system for the application. Refer to ASHRAE 1999 HVAC Application Handbook, Chapter 15 for design guidelines when addressing the optimum hvac system for clean spaces applications. Refer to ASHRAE 1999 HVAC Application Handbook, Chapter 7 for design guidelines when addressing the optimum hvac system for operating room applications. Document design intent in accordance with owners building commissioning format (when applicable) including the following: Cleanroom class Space pressure Space temperature Space humidity Hours of occupancy Space noise criteria Outside air (OA) ventilation Minimum exhaust air

SPACE APPLICATIONEXISTING CONDITIONS (HVAC ONLY)

DONE N/A
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Take air and/or water readings for flow (cfm/gpm) and pressure (sp/psig) at (AHU/pump) unit. Take air and/or water readings for flow (cfm/gpm) and pressure (sp/psig) at adjacent (duct/pipe) main. Photograph existing conditions. Verify tightness of room (ceilings, walls, floors, doorways). Check adequacy of electrical power. Check adequacy of emergency power.

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Engineered Systems

October 2001