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. 2004 Aug 23;44(6):628–634. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2004.03.012

Table.

The following pressure readings, noise level, and air changes per hour were obtained during the tests.

No. of HEPA Units Operating Power Level Pressure Readings Pa (Inches of Water) Noise Levels, dB Air Changes per Hour (Calculated)
1 High −1.5 (−0.006) Not tested 4.1
2 High −4.5 (−0.018) 74 8.2
3 High −8.0 (−0.032) Not tested 12.3
4 High −13.0 (−0.052) 76 16.4
4 Low −8.0 (−0.032) 70 8.2

Calculations of air changes per hour are number of units × (2,000 cubic feet per minute [cfm] on high setting or 1,000 cfm on low setting) × 60 minutes divided by 29,300 (cubic feet of room). Example based on 4 units on high setting: (4 units × 2,000 cfm × 60 minutes) ÷ 29,300 = 16.4 air changes/hour.