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Cleanrooms,
the BasicsA solid basic overview of other available courses along with extra fundamentals for those new to cleanrooms or those needing a good solid foundation of knowledge without the extensive details our other courses offer. Topics include:- History of the cleanroom
- Basic cleanroom concepts
- HEPA filters, the basic component
- The mathematics of cleanrooms
- Clean Construction Protocol, what it buys you
- Certification, when, why, and how
- TSC, the why and how
- Isolation technology, critical to quality
- Workstations & Microenvironments
- Retrofits, an economical alternative
- Energy conservation
- Stop spending too much, the economic issuesThe text "Cleanrooms, the Basics" by Jerry Greiner, is replete with recommendations based on extensive experience. One or two day courses are available.
Cleanrooms,
the NumbersAn In-depth instruction on the basic numerical concepts of cleanrooms. The teaching approach is a simple and practical approach to calculations, important but often overlooked, that are essential for good cleanroom design. Topics include:- Areas &;volumes; importance of right choice
- Air changes
- Air flows
- HEPA filtration
- Exhaust & flow diagrams
- Cleanroom pressurization & air balance of room
- Sizing returns and pressure deltas
- Raised floors
- System concerns
- Economics of proper mathematical analysisText is "Cleanrooms, the Numbers" by Jerry Greiner and covers basic computer techniques along with many practical examples. One or two day courses available.
Cleanrooms,
the ProtocolThe latest and most outstanding course on Clean Construction Protocol (CCP) available. Reflects experience of over a dozen recent major projects. Covers both successful and unsuccessful aspects of the projects. Absolute must for anyone involved in planning design, construction, use of a cleanroom. Topics include:- History and background
- Processes and products
- The what and why of CCP
- Economics of CCP
- Micro concepts
- HEPA filtration, what it can and can't do
- FS209, certification, and beyond
- Developing a good CCP mindset
- Normal versus clean construction-
- Monitoring with particle counters-
- Designing, scheduling, and procuring for CCP-
- Developing a good CCP, areas of responsibility-
- History and results of several recent projects-
- Detailed study of sample protocolText used is "Cleanrooms, the Protocol" by Jerry Greiner and is packed with practical examples and recommendations. One and two day versions of this course are available.
Cleanrooms,
the CertificationBased on the acclaimed NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) "Procedural Standards for Certified Testing of Cleanrooms", this course covers not only the testing procedures but the basics behind them. An absolute must for anyone owning, operating, or considering a cleanroom. Topics include:-- Cleanroom considerations
- Certification, importance of commissioning
- Beyond commissioning
- Economics of certification
- Instruments used
- General test requirements
- Airflows
- HEPA filter leak testing, including PSL (Poly Styrene Latex sphere) methods
- Particle counting and FS209
- The magic of visible vapors
- Miscellaneous tests
- Making sure you get what you are pay forOne day course. Based on NEBB (National Environmental Bureau) "Procedural Standards for Qualified Testing of Cleanrooms" and IES (Institute of Environmental Sciences) RP-006, Certification of Cleanrooms and Federal Standard 209E, Certification of Cleanrooms.
Cleanrooms,
the RetrofitsRetrofit projects provide a method of increased performance at a fraction of the cost of new facilities. They also provide a minefield of possible disasters. This course covers the pitfalls as well as the potentials in extensive detail. A must for anyone planning a cleanroom alteration or considering a new cleanroom. Topics include:-- Types of retrofits
- General approach to retrofits
- Economics of retrofits
- Importance of existing building conditions
- History comes first
- Pitfalls to avoid
- Code ramifications
- Impact on existing facilities
- Retrofit guidelinesThe text used is "Retrofits, Adventure into the Unknown" by Jerry Greiner. Four and eight hour versions of the course are available.
Cleanrooms,
the TSC AnalysisIn-depth course on TSC. This simple planning tool can help cut budgets &;increase performance. Many of today's cleanrooms are over-designed and under-performing leaving critical areas exposed to profit eating failures. A must for anyone wanting to get the most for the least from their cleanroom project. Topics include:- TSC, the concept
- Primary and secondary contamination
- System evaluation
- Applying the concepts
- TSC analysis sheets
- Practical applicationText is "TSC, Byword of the 90's" by Jerry Greiner. Four and eight hour courses available.
Cleanrooms,
the CleaningAvailable now, details to follow!