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  1. Energy StarEnergy StarStockedStockedQuickBuildQuickBuildISO 7 IconISO 7 Icon

    • Available ISO Ratings: ISO 7, ISO 8
    • OPTIONAL product greatly enhances cleanroom performance
    • Retrofittable to most Terra Universal cleanrooms
    • 23,500 BTU Dual Inverter Smart (Wi-Fi) Air Conditioner
    • Estimated cooling area of 1,440 sq. ft.
    • Quiet, low-vibration air conditioner design: down to 44 dB
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    Cleanroom Air Conditioning Systems
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    3 Voltage1 Type6 A/C Type1 Certified ISO Grade Design

    • Available ISO Rated Designs: ISO 7, ISO 8
    Voltage: 240 V, 230 V, 115 V
    Type: A/C Module
    A/C Type: 18,000 BTU, A/C only, 57,000 BTU, A/C only, 48,000 BTU, A/C + RH Control, 57,000 BTU, A/C + RH Control, 23,500 BTU, A/C only, 14,000 BTU, A/C only
    Certified ISO Grade Design: ISO 7
  3. Energy StarEnergy StarStockedStockedQuickBuildQuickBuildISO 7 IconISO 7 Icon

    • Available ISO Ratings: ISO 7, ISO 8
    • OPTIONAL product greatly enhances cleanroom performance
    • Retrofittable to most Terra cleanrooms
    • 14,000 BTU Dual Inverter Smart (Wi-Fi) Air Conditioner
    • Estimated cooling area of 800 sq. ft.
    • Quiet, low-vibration air conditioner design: down to 44 dB
  4. WhisperFlowWhisperFlowISO 5 IconISO 5 IconQuick Ship +Quick Ship +StockedStocked

    • Available Certified ISO Graded Designs: ISO 6, ISO 7, ISO 8
    • EC brushless motors for quiet, energy-efficient operation and infinitely variable speed control
    • Air conditioning unit powered at 8,000 BTU, with a cooling range of 340 square ft.
    • Suspends from ceiling or drops into standard cleanroom grid like standard FFU
    • Low-heat and low-noise production only 40 dBA, measured 12" from filter face @ 90 FPM
    • Minimize cleanroom service downtime with room-side-replaceable (RSR) fan filter units
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    2 Voltage2 Type2 Width2 Depth3 Height1 Certified ISO Grade Design

    • Available ISO Rated Designs: ISO 7, ISO 8
    • Adjustable high-volume fans allow precise regulation of pressure inside a cleanroom/other enclosures
    • HEPA-filtered models remove sub-micron powders and particles to protect the external environment
    • Ideal for operations with hazardous materials requiring a negative pressure controlled environment
    Voltage: None, 120 V
    Type: Filter, Exhaust Blower
    Width: 24", 27"
    Depth: 24", 37"
    Height: 11.5", 39", 12"
    Certified ISO Grade Design: ISO 7
  6. 3 Voltage10 Model9 Capacity lb/hr2 Blower Packs3 Stainless Steel Cylinder

    • Nortec RS Series Steam Humidifiers with patented scale removal for integration with HVAC systems or for direct room humidification
    • For use in cleanrooms, hospitals, high-tech centers, computer rooms, commercial offices, printing plants and environments performing critical applications
    • Features an external collection tank for easy access and removal of scale deposits
    • Capacity range from 11.4 to 189.3 lbs./hr. (will vary based on unit configuration)
    • Speak to a Terra Product Specialist about product details, optional collection tank and outdoor options
    Voltage: 208-600V, 440-600V, 208/240 V
    Model: RS 010, RS 015, RS 020, RS 030, RS 045, RS 065, RS 090, RS 090-A, RS 130, RS 180
    Capacity lb/hr: 0-11.4 lbs./hr., 0-17.6, 0-22.8, 0-31.8, 0-47.9, 0-71.9, 0-95.4, 0-143.2, 0-189.3
    Blower Packs: Yes, No
    Stainless Steel Cylinder: 1 Small, 1 Medium, 2 Medium
  7. MLP RO Series High Pressure Humidification Systems by Condair
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    1 Voltage4 Model4 Capacity lb/hr2 Tanks

    • 2 in 1 MLP RO Series High Pressure Humidification Systems produce RO water and pressurize water at 1000 PSI
    • Direct room humidification provides low operating costs, reduced cooling costs, minimal maintenance; planned and executed as customer-specific projects
    • Provides customized solutions to satisfy environmental requirements; maintains consistent relative humidity levels
    • Compatible with ML Series Humidification Modules (sold separately): ML Princess, ML Solo and ML Flex System
    • Includes: high pressure pump station, skid and control, integrated reverse osmosis system
    Voltage: 3 x 208 VAC+GND, 3 x 480 VAC+GND
    Model: MLP RO 100, MLP RO 300, MLP RO 500, MLP RO 800
    Capacity lb/hr: 220, 700, 1100, 1760
    Tanks: Internal Tank, External Tank
  8. DA Series Desiccant Dehumidifiers by Condair
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    2 Voltage7 Process Air Flow7 Model7 Capacity lb/hr

    • Condair DA Series Industrial Desiccant Dehumidifiers for use in extremely low temperature environments and extremely low humidity requirements of 10 - 20% RH
    • Non-flammable and silicone-free sorption rotor brings humidity values down to a minimum at temperatures as low as -22°F (-30°C)
    • Standard models: 7 to 44 lbs./hr. of moisture removal, air flows between 300 and 2400 CFM; speak to a Terra Product Specialist about your required configurations
    • Features: double-wall housing, comprehensive controller, highly-efficient desiccator rotor, efficient fans, regenerative heat sources, service-friendly construction
    • Industry Applications: cleanrooms, pharma, food processing and storage, electronic, military equipment storage, museums and archival storage
    Voltage: 208V or 480V, 480 V
    Process Air Flow: 294 CFM, 412 CFM, 589 CFM, 824 CFM, 1413 CFM, 2001 CFM, 2354 CFM
    Model: DA 300N, DA 400N, DA 600N, DA 800N, DA 1400N, DA 2000N, DA 2400N
    Capacity lb/hr: 7.3 lbs/hr, 11.2 lbs/hr, 15.6 lbs/hr, 22.0 lbs/hr, 29.7 lbs/hr, 31.9 lbs/hr, 44.1 lbs/hr
  9. Sanuvair Air Purifiers by Sanuvox
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    • Sanuvair Air Purification Systems with filters for medium to large size rooms
    • Flexible installation options: horizontal, vertical, suspension (S1000 model)
    • Includes high efficiency filtration: HEPA (S300), MERV 15 final filter (S1000)
    • CFM: 200 or 300 CFM (S300 with dual speed fan); 1000 CFM (S1000 with variable speed control)
    Model: Sanuvair S300 HEPA Filter, Sanuvair S1000 MERV 15 Final Filter
    Manufacturer SKU: S300, S1000
  10. Cleanroom Humidification/Dehumidification Modules
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    ISO 7 IconISO 7 Icon
    2 Voltage1 Type3 Process Air Flow

    • Available ISO Rated Designs: ISO 7, ISO 8
    Voltage: 240 V, 120 V
    Type: Dehumidification Module
    Process Air Flow: 150 CFM, 300 CFM, 75 CFM
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    • Energy-Efficient Ventilation: This powerful blower with a fan speed of 2450 RPM can create an air flow of 720 CFM; It combines the features and benefits of axial and centrifugal fan, effectively circulating air
    • Low Noise Level: The durable fan blades revolve smoothly and powerfully, which helps collect airflow volume and cut noise output; A less than 38 dB noise level will not disturb your work
    • Adjustable Speed: A stepless speed controller on the power cord enables the fan to run at different speeds; With this speed switch, you can adjust it to the desired airflow level
    • Easy Installation: This duct fan is compact and lightweight so it can be installed in small areas; Comes with an installation bracket indicating the direction of the airflow; Removable duct ends with locking tabs
    • Versatile Applications: Suitable for industrial, household and horticulture ventilation applications; It can quietly and efficiently moving large volumes of air throughout your ventilation system
  12. Vertical Air Returns for Cleanrooms
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    ISO 6 IconISO 6 Icon
    1 Type2 Material3 Height2 Certified ISO Grade Design

    • Available ISO Rated Designs: ISO 6, ISO 7, ISO 8
    Type: Recirculation System
    Material: Powder-Coated Steel, Stainless Steel
    Height: 8', 10', 9'
    Certified ISO Grade Design: ISO 7, ISO 6
  13. ISO 6 IconISO 6 Icon

    • Available ISO Ratings: ISO 6, ISO 7, ISO 8
  14. ISO 6 IconISO 6 Icon

    • Available ISO Rated Designs: ISO 6, ISO 7, ISO 8
  15. ISO 7 IconISO 7 Icon

    • Available Certified ISO Rated Designs: ISO 7, ISO 8
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Features and Benefits

High-Capacity, HEPA-Filtered Exhaust Fan

Ideal for a wide range of critical environment applications— decontamination of surgical zones, even field surgical tents, emergency ventilation of contaminated facilities, creation of clean zones within an existing clean room

Powder Coated Steel Vertical Air Return, Wall Mount, High Capacity/Efficiency, Over 7'

Several configurations are available, with return air recirculated through Vertical Air Return modules mounted outside the cleanroom or directly through the BioSafe® cleanroom panels.

Air Handler; High-Volume, 1HP, 120VAC, 60Hz

These models are ideal for high-volume removal of non-hazardous exhaust. An available filter removes up to 95% of particles 0.5 microns and larger.

Cleanroom AC and Plenum Illustration

Additional FFUs are typically fed air recirculated from the cleanroom through Vertical Air Returns, as shown in the illustration above.

UVC Germicidal Irradiation Solutions

Ideal for installation in HVAC returns in modular cleanrooms, these UV modules decrease germ loads and minimize contamination accumulation.

Containment Exhaust Plenum

Negative-pressure containment cleanrooms include exhaust plenums that route air to floor- or ceiling-mount fans, protecting the external environment from hazardous materials inside the cleanroom.

Vertical Air Return

Vertical Air Returns (VARs) pass air from exhaust slots along a cleanroom or A/C module to ducted Fan/Filter Units (FFUs)

All-Steel BioSafe Cleanrooms Air Return

External air plenums can be added to all-steel BioSafe cleanrooms and ducted directly back into the fan/filter units (shown with integrated air conditioning unit).

Complete Order Transparency

Using Terra’s OnTrak system, our customers can view real-time production updates, receive shipment notifications and track their orders until they arrive at their facility

Cleanroom HVAC

  • Portable HEPA Filtration System Watch Terra's Portable HEPA Filtration System Video
  • BioSafe Containment Cleanrooms BioSafe Containment Cleanrooms
  • Time-Lapse Video of Cleanroom Assembly Installation of a Modular Hardwall Cleanroom
  • Assembly of Modular hardwall cleanroom with Ducted AC System Modular Hardwall Cleanroom Installation
  • Condair MLP RO Series High Pressure Direct Room Humidification Systems Condair MLP RO Series High Pressure Direct Room Humidification Systems
  • Sanuvair S300 and S1000 Air Purification Systems by Sanuvox Sanuvair S300 and S1000 Air Purification Systems by Sanuvox
  • Modular DA Industrial Desiccant Dehumidifiers by Condair Modular DA Industrial Desiccant Dehumidifiers by Condair
  • Nortec RS Series Steam Humidifiers by Condair for Critical Applications Nortec RS Series Steam Humidifiers by Condair for Critical Applications
Portable HEPA Filtration System
Time-Lapse Video of Cleanroom Assembly
Technical Resources

This article provides an overview of Terra's cleanroom air conditioning, humidity control, and exhaust systems, showcasing a range of products designed to maintain temperature and humidity in cleanrooms and other controlled environments.

Temperature and humidity control in cleanrooms is multifaceted and crucial for attuned operation, especially when designing HVAC systems. Cleanrooms demand stringent control over environmental parameters to ensure the integrity of processes and products. Temperature and humidity directly influence the behavior of airborne particles, chemical reactions, microbial proliferation, and the performance of equipment and materials used within these environments.

Cleanroom Temperature & Humidity

Temperature and Humidity: Humidity refers to the amount of moisture (water vapor) present in the air. The capacity of air to hold moisture is temperature-dependent. Warmer air can hold more moisture than cooler air. Therefore, as temperature increases, the air's capacity to contain water vapor also increases, which is why humidity levels often feel higher on hot days.

Dew Point: The dew point is the temperature at which air must be cooled for water vapor to condense into water. This condensation occurs when the air is saturated with moisture and cannot hold any more water vapor, leading to the formation of dew. The dew point provides a direct measure of the amount of moisture in the air; a higher dew point indicates more moisture.

Interrelation: The interrelationship between temperature, humidity, and dew point is crucial for cleanroom HVAC design. For a given amount of moisture in the air (absolute humidity), as the temperature drops, the relative humidity increases. When the temperature reaches the dew point, the relative humidity becomes 100%, and condensation occurs. In practical applications, such as in HVAC system design or environmental control in cleanrooms, understanding this relationship is essential for controlling excessive trace moisture levels that contribute to mold growth, corrosion, or product contamination.

Set Point Controls: Set point control in the context of cleanrooms refers to the process of establishing and maintaining specific environmental parameters, primarily temperature and humidity, at predetermined levels or 'set points.' Importantly, if these controls are automated to achieve specific temperature or humidity setpoints via These set points are crucial in cleanroom environments where precise atmospheric conditions are required for various sensitive processes, such as semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, or biological research.

Differential Pressure Effects: Air density changes with temperature. Warmer air is less dense than cooler air. In a system where two connected environments are maintained at different temperatures, the differential pressure will be influenced by these temperature variations. Humidity, or the amount of moisture in the air, also affects air density. Moist air (higher humidity) is less dense than dry air (lower humidity) at the same temperature and pressure. Therefore, it's important to understand and discuss your differential pressure requirements early in the build process, which allows your cleanroom designer to ensure specific pressure differentials at your specified temperature and humidity setpoints.

Cleanroom Temperature & Humidity Control

Cleanroom temperature and humidity control present significant challenges, primarily due to the high rate of airflow required to achieve ISO-rated conditions. In environments that require precise maintenance of humidity and temperature levels, dynamic operational variables are difficult to manage.

Efficiency and power costs have become a central concern, as air must be continually retreated and refiltered, a process that can account for up to 70% of cleanroom operating costs. The rate at which air is exchanged in a space, especially in controlled environments like cleanrooms, will affect the BTU requirements. To address these challenges, we'll evaluate several systems that are designed to maximize HVAC efficiency with power-saving modes, smarter controls, and best-in-class efficiency.

Other variables affecting temperature and humidity in the clean room include environmental factors such as day and night temperature cycles, seasonal changes, elevation, enclosure integrity, and even heat gain from equipment or operators. Therefore, systems responsible for heating, cooling, humidifying, and dehumidifying need to be powerful, but also efficient and adaptable to changing conditions that arise inside and outside the cleanroom. The HVAC system capacity should be sufficient to ensure that the required performance is maintained during normal use by taking into consideration, for example, room leakage, duct leakage, and filter conditions. If not properly designed, unexpected fluctuations in temperature and humidity can strain the existing HVAC and humidity control systems in ways that lead to poor performance, poor efficiency, and shorter equipment lifespans.

Continue Reading: Cleanroom HVAC Design Principles - Best Practices and Common Mistakes

How to Control Humidity in Clean Room

Diagram of Filtered Air Movement Through Vertical Air Returns

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Terra designs its heating, cooling, and humidity control management systems specifically for cleanrooms. Beneficially, most traits that are essential in cleanrooms are also beneficial in any installation environment such as all UL-listed components, efficient high-performance motors, medical-grade air delivery, and high-grade materials that are designed for 24/7 operation. Before we get into the specific systems for humidity and temperature control, let's first consider some other essential precursors that will minimize variables and improve efficiency.

When designing enclosures for precise temperature and humidity control, the system performance will be heavily affected by exterior changes in the environment. To mitigate these variables, temperature control cleanrooms will require special attention to the integrity of the room or enclosure.

Vertical Air Returns for Cleanrooms: Terra's modular cleanrooms are often specified with internally recirculating airflow patterns, which dramatically improves heating and cooling efficiency when recirculating large volumes of pre-treated, HEPA-filtered air. Air return columns are crucial for maintaining tight temperature and humidity tolerances, dramatically reducing variability compared to single-pass, "once through cleanroom systems. Typically, these vertical air returns are integrated into comprehensive cleanroom solutions rather than offered as standalone components.

Smart® Fan Filter Power & Control Panels centralize control over assignable groups or specific targets when conducting cleanroom pressure-balancing, troubleshooting, or maintenance. These UL-Listed Smart Control Panels allow programmable fan speed adjustment, remote shutdown, and integrated displays of humidity, differential pressure, and temperature sensors.

Insulated Wall Panels: Well-insulated spaces retain heated or cooled air more efficiently, thus reducing total BTU requirements. The ease and simplicity of modular panel assembly allow for facilities to construct insulated, standalone enclosures within an existing space, thus eliminating many of the costs and difficult decisions that are associated with redesigning, retrofitting, circumventing, or reintegrating a newer, more capable HVAC system.

Cascading Airflow Design: Pressure design in controlled environments is a significant factor in controlling internal temperature and humidity values. It's important to design airflow patterns in a way that prevents the intermixing of clean, temperature controlled from outside spaces.

Controlled Entry/Exit/Transfer: Ensuring uniform temperature and humidity throughout the cleanroom becomes more challenging when production requires frequent entry and exit of people and products. Areas that are closer to air entrances and exits have significant fluctuations in temperature and humidity. When two rooms of divergent pressure share the same wall, implementing transfer systems for products and people may be necessary to maintain reliable setpoints and prevent the infusion of unconditioned air from entering areas that require maintained temperature or moisture levels.

  • Airshower Entry Systems
  • Pass-Through Transfer Chambers
  • Airlocks

Cleanroom Air Conditioning Modules


Terra cleanroom heating and cooling systems can accommodate projects of virtually any size, scope, or complexity. Terra's standalone HVAC offerings span multiple tiers and formats. In most cases, these systems offer several different connection methods including:

  • Plenum connection for cleanroom air delivery via powered fan filter units
  • Rigid or flexible duct connection that routes to existing air handling systems or external exhaust
  • Integration of AC modules with existing air handling units for added temperature control

If your application requires acute control over temperature or humidity setpoints, it can often be helpful to discuss your specific requirements with a Terra cleanroom specialist. Certain applications may necessitate straightforward remedies to mitigate equipment-induced heat accumulation or to maintain stable internal conditions in the face of seasonal variations and diurnal shifts. Critically, human-induced thermal output is a substantial factor; thus, the operational capacity must be evaluated to determine suitable strategies.

Wall-Mount ValuLine Air Conditioning Controls & Features

Terra's ValuLine™ Cleanroom Air Conditioning Modules allow cooling of areas up to 1,400 sq. ft with a single unit. Core functionalities include a thermostat and three-speed adjustable fan blower (low, med, high) that maintains room temperature between 60 °F – 86 °F. An integrated network card allows connection to Wi-Fi or hardwired systems and further integration with facility controls, sensors, or monitors.

ValuLine models are designed for integrated connections with a plenum system that supports air handling for up to three fan filter units (sold separately). Other unique features include filter status LEDs that indicate when fan filters require maintenance or replacement, thus greatly reducing guesswork when evaluating filter replacement cycles.

ValuLineâ„¢ Air Conditioner models are available in two formats, 23,500 BTU and 14,000 BTU. Both models include four operation modes: Energy Saver, Cool, Fan, and Dry.

Energy Saver Mode instructs the compressor and fan to cease operation upon reaching the set temperature, intermittently activating the fan every three minutes to gauge further cooling needs.

Cool Mode rapidly lowers temperature and humidity, which is adjustable via the Temp and Fan Speed buttons. When in fan mode, air circulates without engaging the compressor, offering adjustable fan speeds without requiring extra energy for temperature control.

Dry Mode is optimal for damp conditions that require humidity management without significantly cooling, automatically halting upon reaching the set temperature.

Sleep Mode allows for reduced noise and automatic shutoff, therefore reducing power usage and operational costs A Delay ON/OFF Timer enables pre-setting the unit to turn on or off within 1 hour, up to 24 hours.

User-Friendly Touch Display: Setting ambient conditions to match the needs of the cleanroom is important. The LED display and simple selection control panel, accessible from inside the cleanroom, make customization easy.

High Capacity AC / Humidity Modules for Cleanrooms

BioSafe Containment Cleanrooms

Terra's 57,000 BTU AC Conditioning Modules enable high-efficiency air conditioning with features specifically engineered for ISO-rated cleanroom environments. Boasting a cooling capacity of 57,000 BTU, it's designed to handle substantial thermal loads. The unit's compact 5-ton capacity is complemented by a barometric fresh air damper and a powder-coated steel air distribution plenum, which supports up to six Fan Filter Units (FFUs).

Air Conditioning Module with Dehumidifier and RH Control 57,000 BTU): This variant integrates dehumidification and humidity control, ensuring a consistent relative humidity (RH) level, crucial for sensitive cleanroom operations. Like its counterpart, it is suitable for ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanrooms and offers a cooling net of 57,000 BTU, which supports up to 6 fan filter units and clean air delivery of up to 5,000 CFM.

Related: How to Calculate Room Air Change Rates & Fan Filer Coverage

Ultrasonic Humidifiers for Cleanroom Humidification

Terra's Cleanroom Space-Saving Ultrasonic Humidifier fits directly into a standard 2’x4’ (610mm x 1219mm) ceiling grid, eliminating floor clearance requirements. It uses five ultrasonic transducers to generate mist and uses only 150W, less power than conventional steam canister humidifiers. These models include a GE Smartwater Filter (GXITD) preinstalled to your unit so that you may use tap water as your supply to the Ultrasonic Humidifier. Filter replacement is conducted after 2,000 gallons or 6 months, whichever comes first. Opting to use DI water instead of tap water may extend the life of the water filter indefinitely.

Humidity Levels for Drug Stability Testing

According to the FDA, stress testing of the drug substance can help identify the likely degradation products, which can help establish the degradation pathways and the intrinsic stability of the molecule and validate the stability indicating the power of the analytical procedures used. The nature of the stress testing will depend on the individual drug substance and the type of drug product involved.

Terra's humidification modules and temperature control systems are designed for compliance in virtually any FDA-regulated facility. Ultrasonic humidifiers are designed with polypropylene materials to prevent microbial growth and stand up to aggressive cleaning agents, fumes, or vaporized disinfectants. These systems allow for clean, reliable, and maintained air delivery to support maintained testing temperatures under high humidity conditions, specifically at 75 percent relative humidity or greater. This aspect of testing underscores the necessity of incorporating humidity control modules to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance.

Exhaust Fans for Cleanrooms (Ventilators) For Negative Pressure Control

Terra's cleanroom exhaust fans, also referred to as exhaust ventilators, are designed to achieve negative pressure in non-hazardous cleanroom environments. These systems are built with standard dimensions for integration with dedicated exhaust handling systems. Beneficially, these systems are well suited for combining with upstream or downstream filters to capture particulate or molecular contamination.

Perhaps one of the most significant advantages of exhaust fan modules is their ability to accommodate space-constrained environments. In facilities where overhead space is limited due to existing electrical and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) routings, installing extensive ductwork and vents is not only difficult from a logistical standpoint but also in terms of capital expenditure.

In determining the appropriate exhaust solution, one must first consider the total air capacity required for the facility. To do this, one must calculate the total cubic footage for target areas and then factor in the required air changes per hour. As a general benchmark, most negative pressure applications require a minimum of 12 air changes per hour, which involves anywhere from 2 - 3x more air handling capacity than typical HVAC conditions.

Considerations for Static Pressure in HVAC Exhaust Modules

From a performance standpoint, Terra's exhaust fan modules include a 1HP motor that is well suited for demanding air quality needs. At 0" static pressure (SP), this configuration is capable of delivering 2,418 cubic feet per minute (CFM), or 2,012 CFM at 1" SP. Static pressure is an important consideration in the context of air handling and HVAC systems, which refers to the resistance to airflow in a system. Higher static pressure increases the amount of energy required to move air through ducts or other components, therefore reducing air delivery capacity as pressure increases. Static pressure is too high may incur performance losses, or cause overstress on existing systems that are already underpowered.

Therefore, the major advantage of a standalone exhaust module is that it can be calibrated and ducted independently from existing systems, which can prevent issues with inefficient airflow or strain on facility-wide systems. Similarly, these systems allow for direct exhaust to an outdoor environment, which ensures short duct paths and easier calibration of minimum static pressure. Static pressure that is too low can mean that there isn't enough air being pushed through the system, which leads to inefficient heating or cooling and poor performance.

Terra's exhaust fans are configurable for several contamination control modes under negative pressure including fume handling, bioaersol containment, and exposure mitigation. For assistance with configuring a fume or exhaust handling system in your facility, contact a Terra Universal specialist.

Cleanroom Dehumidification Modules

Cleanroom dehumidification modules use a desiccant material to capture moisture in the air stream, which allows for lower relative humidity levels in controlled environments. Terra models feature horizontal beds with regenerating silica gel desiccant to produce dry airflow between 50 and 300 CFM, depending on the specific model.

High to Low: Humidity Setpoints In Cleanroom & Manufacturing Sectors

In the electronics industry, relative humidity ranges between 20% - 40%, which prevents damage to chips, circuit boards, and other electronic components as a result of trace moisture. As temperature increases, air can hold a greater amount of water vapor, leading to a decrease in relative humidity (assuming no change in absolute humidity). Conversely, a reduction in temperature diminishes the capacity of air to hold moisture, thus resulting in a relative increase in humidity levels. Maintaining precise temperate controls with heating and cooling systems helps to alleviate the associated impacts of climatic drift.

Automotive & EV Battery Cleanroom Humidity Requirements

Automotive and battery cell manufacturers may require reliable RH values of 20 - 30%, which supports more sensitive microenvironments to minimize the presence of moisture in the air. In critical areas that host hygroscopic materials or substances that are reactive with water, RH may require sub 1% humidity values. sensitive areas, particularly those that handle lithium battery components,

Terra offers several different enclosure configurations that can support virtually any testing requirement including explosion-proof, cold rooms, dry rooms, walk-in chambers, and burn-in chambers that are used in product evaluation and testing for both large-scale and small-scale environments.

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Environmental Monitoring & Test Equipment for Cleanroom Humidity & Temperature

Terra offers a broad selection of measurement and test equipment for temperature and humidity control systems.

SensoScientific® Monitoring System: Ideal for ISO-rated cleanrooms, this system offers precise ambient temperature and humidity monitoring, cloud support, and simple integration of various sensors and probes that collect data from within the environment.

Data Loggers for Relative Humidity/Temperature: Efficiently records and stores large volumes of humidity and temperature data, with easy download capabilities to Excelâ„¢ for comprehensive environmental tracking.

Temperature/Relative Humidity Meters: Versatile and portable, this meter calculates various humidity-related parameters and is ideal for spot-checking in diverse applications, enhanced by its multilingual interface.

Psychrometer for Humidity & Temperature: A convenient handheld tool for accurate humidity and temperature measurements, featuring dew point calculation, memory functions, and an automatic turn-off feature for energy efficiency.

Chart Recorders are designed to accurately record and track environmental conditions, specifically temperature, humidity, and dew point. It features a compact and rugged design, suitable for various settings. The recorder allows users to select scale ranges and recording durations (1, 7, or 31 days) through its user-selectable microprocessor.

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