Mastering Cleanroom Verification: HEPA Testing and Airflow Visualization Series

The Science of Clean Air: HEPA Filter Fundamentals and Hands-on Training

In critical manufacturing and research environments, from pharmaceuticals to microelectronics, the smallest particle can lead to product failure, data loss, or safety breaches. The primary defense against this invisible threat is pristine, controlled air, achieved through High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration. This training class will cover what HEPA filters are and how you test for filter leaks. Included will be a hands-on portion where we will physically test some filters.

Instructor: Matt Smyers

Matt Smyers is the current Director of Safety and Software Validation at Technical Safety Services, Inc. He has over 30 years experience in the contamination control industry. He is the current IEST incoming president and works on multiple IEST Working Groups, including IEST-RP-CC006: Testing Cleanrooms and IEST-RP-CC012: Cleanroom Design. He is also the CETA chairman of the Cleanroom Exam Working Group.

Upcoming training dates:

September 17, 2025
9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern time
Particles Plus
Stoughton, Massachusetts
Early-bird discount ends July 21. Use coupon code EB9HEPA25 to save 10%.

Hands-on Workshop: Practical Air Flow Visualization (Smoke Studies) Technology and Techniques

Understanding airflow patterns in cleanrooms and controlled environments is an important aspect of contamination control. Because cleanrooms are complex environments, factors such as; cleanroom design, layout, and integration of equipment, may create areas with undesirable airflow patterns. Additionally, during opertaions; personnnel, equipment, and material flow can interrupt HEPA filters airflow patterns or create undesirable airflow that can act as a channel or reservoir for contamination. As air is transparent, the actual or physics contamination control effect of cleanroom airflow can only be effectively understood when it is visually represented. Frequently referenced in FDA warning letters and form 483 observations, airflow visualization studies are an expected test by international pharmaceutical inspection authorities and mentioned in FDA, EMA, PIC/S, WHO, and USP regulations and guidance documents. In this class you will learn what an airflow visualization test is; how to test and what is needed; and standards regulations and guideance of airflow visualization. Also included will be live airflow visualization testing.

Instructor: Morgan Polen

Morgan Polen is the principal consultant for Microrite. Morgan brings 30 years’ experience working in cleanrooms and is a subject matter expert in particle monitoring. He has been involved with various cleanroom projects working in over 40 countries. With hands on experience in projects ranging from cleanroom design, construction, validation, monitoring program development, particle counter design, and product management for cleanroom related products and systems. Addressing monitoring and control solutions in a wide variety of clean industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, semiconductor, data storage, aerospace, defense, automotive, optical, and food and beverage manufacturing. He has lectured on particle monitoring and contamination control in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Upcoming training dates:

September 18, 2025
9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern time
Particles Plus
Stoughton, Massachusetts
Early-bird discount ends July 21. Use coupon code EB9HEPA25 to save 10%.

Registration Information

Register three attendees from your company for the same training course and receive a complimentary fourth registration for another person in your company to attend that course. Contact IEST at 847-981-0100 to arrange this option. (Complimentary registration applies to registration of equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other offers or promotions.)

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 The Science of Clean Air: HEPA Filter Fundamentals and Hands-on Testing

Member
Nonmember

 

$715
$865

 

$815
$965

Hands-on Workshop: Practical Air Flow Visualization (Smoke Studies) Technology and Techniques

Member
Nonmember

 

$715
$865

 

$815
$965


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