Clean Rooms

Clean Rooms

Clean rooms are specialized facilities that are designed to maintain extremely low levels of airborne contaminants, such as dust, microorganisms, and other particles, in order to protect the quality and integrity of the products being manufactured or researched. Clean rooms are used in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, electronics, and aerospace.

The level of cleanliness required in a clean room is typically defined by the ISO classification system, which measures the number of particles per cubic meter of air at a specified particle size. The classification system ranges from ISO Class 1, which has the strictest requirements, to ISO Class 9, which has the least strict requirements.

Clean rooms are constructed with specialized materials and systems designed to minimize the introduction of contaminants. These materials can include high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, which remove particles from the air, and non-shedding surfaces, such as stainless steel or specialized polymers.

Clean rooms are also designed to maintain positive air pressure, which prevents the infiltration of outside air and contaminants. Personnel who enter the clean room are required to wear specialized garments, such as gowns, gloves, and masks, to minimize the introduction of contaminants from their bodies.

Proper cleaning and maintenance of a clean room is essential to maintain its effectiveness. Regular monitoring and testing of the air quality is also necessary to ensure that the room meets the required standards.