Assessment Centre - Presentation

ANALYSIS OF THE POSSIBLE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE

CLEAN ROOM AND ITS MITIGATION

Prepared By: Adil Iqbal

Mechanical Engineer - NUST
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Defining the Problem
Cleanroom definition and Issue Controlling factors

Contaminants and its Control

Sources of Contaminants Types of Control

Possible Problems and Solutions

Issues in maintaining positive pressure differential Solutions to the ongoing problem
Problem Definition
• Cleanroom – Definition
• Cleanroom standardization
• Cleanroom specifications – Pressure Difference/Volumetric Flow
rates/ Location of Exhaust and Inlet Air Grilles/ Filters/ Air Change
Rate/ ISO Standards
• Problem – Lack of Positive Pressure Differential leading to loss in
productivity
Controlling Factors
• Some factors that control the conditions set in the cleanroom are:
1. Air flow rate and Direction
2. Pressurization
3. Temperature
4. Humidity
5. Filter maintenance
Contaminants and its Controls
• Types and Sources of Contaminants – Film type and Particulate
• Sources of Contaminants – Facilities, People, Tool Generated, Fluids,
Product generated
• Contaminant Control – HEPA and ULPA factors, Cleanroom
architecture, Routine Cleaning
Issues in Maintaining Positive Pressure Differential
Door
Interlocks
• Leakages Sweeps

• Filter malfunction HEPA ULPA

• Air handling units being starved of air

• Blockages in inlet duct Leakages in

External blocking
Dirty air filters ductwork or
of vents
damages

Physical Obstruction
Solution Methodology
• Cleaning and Maintenance procedures
• Increase air supply through the air handling unit or decrease exhaust
air
• Micro-processor controlled system for maintaining temperature,
humidity and airflow rates
• Auto-logging of data for comprehensive and constant check
• Reduce clearances for example in door clearances and plugging the
leakages
• Reducing pressure differential of adjacent spaces