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Document ID (ISN)78191
CIS number 02-265
ISSN - Serial title 1529-8663 - AIHA Journal
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Trakumas S., Willeke K., Grinshpun S.A., Reponen T., Mainelis G., Friedman W.
Title Particle emission characteristics of filter-equipped vacuum cleaners
Bibliographic information July-Aug. 2001, Vol.62, No.4, p.482-493. Illus. 13 ref.
Abstract Report of a study of household vacuum cleaners concerning their collection efficiency immediately after new high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters have been installed. Low-cost household vacuum cleaners equipped with such a final HEPA filter were found to have initial filtration efficiencies comparable to those of industrial vacuum cleaners equipped with a HEPA filter. For extensive cleaning efforts and for cleaning of wet surfaces industrial vacuum cleaners may have an advantage.
Descriptors (primary) removal of deposited dust; particle size; particulate filters; filter dust collectors; industrial products
Descriptors (secondary) equipment testing
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceLithuania; USA
Subject(s) Machinery and tools
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Respiratory protection