Published May 1987 | Version v1
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High-efficiency filter in nuclear air cleaning

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Description

The paper treats the special relationship between the high-efficiency particulate air filter and the nuclear energy program. Discussed are the following topics: initial development of paper-made filtration medium, original high-efficiency filter and its combustibility, high-temperature high-efficiency filter, fire-resistant design, chemical corrosion in airstreams, water repellency of filter medium, sealants, gasketing, novel designs for increased capacity, filter testing, HEPA acronym, and government-industry committee for filter improvements

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Proceedings of the 19th DOE/NRC nuclear air cleaning conference
Journal Page Range
p. 933-946.
Report number
NUREG/CP--0086-Vol.2

Conference

Title
19. DOE/NRC nuclear air cleaning conference.
Dates
18-21 Aug 1986.
Place
Seattle, WA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
20015828
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
AEROSOLS; AIR CLEANING; AIR FILTERS; EFFICIENCY; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; PARTICLE SIZE; REACTOR SAFETY; SAFETY
Descriptors DEC
CLEANING; COLLOIDS; DISPERSIONS; EQUIPMENT; FILTERS; POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT; POWER PLANTS; SIZE; SOLS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS