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.