A newly revised filtration standard from ASHRAE combines two standards aimed at improving the technical accuracy of filter testing. The new standard addresses three air-cleaner performance characteristics of importance to users: the ability of the device to remove particles from the airstream, the total dust holding capacity with arrestance (weight efficiency), and its resistance to airflow.
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[1] https://www.ashrae.org/news/2013/ashrae-publishes-revised-filtration-standard-combines-standard-52-1-and-52-2