HYGIENIC PRODUCT ANALYSES

Tests are conducted for the hygienic design, hygienic materials, and final product characteristics of air conditioning and refrigeration products according to European and international standards, as outlined in the standards provided below. As a result of the tests, the products are approved as hygienic products.

In the hygienic certification process, hygiene requirements for ventilation units are determined.

Samples are brought into working condition for on-site controls to be applied by the customer. The area is designated.

First, controls are carried out in the existing area without operating the sample. These controls include:

  • Air particle measurement
  • Air microbiology measurement
  • Swab sampling for microbiological controls from the sample surface

Ventilation controls in the area are then initiated. The indoor and outdoor air quality are assessed.

Air particle and air microbiology samples are taken from the environment.

Swab sampling for microbiological controls is done from the sample surface.

Microbiological swab control is performed in the environment where the sample is operated.

Final controls are conducted approximately 24 hours after the sample has been in operation.

Comfort and physiological air conditioning:

  • Reduction of particle and microorganism concentrations
  • Reduction of odor sources and the spread of gases
  • Controlling heat loads
  • Air velocity control
  • Material information control and final swab analysis

The standards used in the evaluation are listed below:

VDI 6022 Blatt 1 Ventilation and indoor-air quality - Hygiene requirements for ventilation and air-conditioning systems and units - Requirements for underground components (VDI Ventilation Code of Practice) Hygiene in air-conditioning systems

DIN 1946-4 Ventilation and air conditioning - Part 4: Ventilation in buildings and rooms of health care

EN 15780 Ventilation for buildings - Ductwork - Cleanliness of ventilation systems

EN 13779 Ventilation for non-residential buildings. Performance requirements for ventilation and room-conditioning systems

VDI 3803 Blatt 1 Air-conditioning - Central air-conditioning systems - Structural and technical principles

(VDI ventilation code of practice), Corrigendum concerning guideline VDI 3803 Part 1:2010-02

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