High Efficiency Particulate Air

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf air filter
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:HEPA
gptkbp:category mechanical air filter
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Manhattan_Project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label High Efficiency Particulate Air
gptkbp:inventedBy 1940s
gptkbp:material synthetic fibers
fiberglass
gptkbp:minimum_efficiency 99.97%
gptkbp:notEffectiveAgainst gases
odors
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:ASHRAE
gptkb:EN_1822
gptkb:ISO_29463
gptkbp:removes gptkb:tobacco
gptkb:Bacteria
dust
viruses
pollen
mold
pet dander
airborne particles
gptkbp:removes_particles_size 0.3 microns
gptkbp:requires regular replacement
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Energy
gptkbp:used_in hospitals
air purifiers
vacuum cleaners
clean rooms
airplanes
gptkbp:usedFor removing airborne particles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HEPA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7