Particle Counting System
As part of its ongoing research and development efforts, EREA has designed a particle counting system. This incorporates a specially developed three-way valve to maximise the recovery of non-viable particles, providing more accurate results while protecting the particle counter during bio-decontamination. Rigorously tested and validated by AeroLAB, this system guarantees optimum reliability and performance.
Project goals
Technical specifications
Benefits and competitive advantages
Impact and outlook
Documentation
Project goals
The development of this system has several strategic objectives:
- Design a three-way valve optimised to improve the accuracy and reliability of particle counting in controlled environments.
- Reinforce the protection of the particle counter by limiting its exposure to H2O2 during bio-decontamination.
- Maximise limitation of non-viable particle retention during measurement.
Technical specifications
The particle counting system developed by EREA is based on major innovations:
- Special three-way valve: optimised to minimise the retention of non-viable particles.
- Uniform diameters throughout the measurement circuit (special machining): guaranteeing homogeneous flow and optimising performance, while minimising particle retention.
- Improved performance: tests demonstrated a counting efficiency of 69% with the three-way valve, compared with 73% using a BEV-A-LINE 9.53/12.7 tube configuration with a BEV-A-LINE 6.35/9.53 tube contraction connected directly to the particle counter.
- Validation by AeroLAB: attesting to the compliance and efficiency of the system according to strict standards.
Benefits and competitive advantages
EREA’s R&D approach is based on several key innovations:
- Optimised valve design to maximise retention of non-viable particles.
- Improved bio-decontamination process, ensuring better protection of measuring instruments.
- Comparison with existing solutions, demonstrating a significant improvement in the limitation of particle retention, thereby increasing the reliability of measurements and the quality of aseptic environments.
Impact and outlook
This project represents a major step forward for industries requiring strict particle control, in particular the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and cleanroom sectors. Thanks to our innovation, we are providing a high-performance solution that exceeds market standards.
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