RE: 5 micron Fluoropore

[Pamela_A_Pam_Olsen@RL.GOV]

I forgot to add my email address: pamela_a_pam_olsen@rl.gov.

>  -----Original Message-----

> From: 	Olsen, Pamela A (Pam)  

> Sent:	Thursday, February 28, 2002 9:24 AM

> To:	'radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu'

> Subject:	5 micron Fluoropore

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> Has anyone had any experience with the black-backed Fluoropore filters (5

> micron)?  If so, do they compare well with the Fluoropore FS (3 micron)

> size.  At the Hanford site, we have done some limited testing and used

> them in some CAMs but have found some discrepancies such as potentially

> uneven collection surfaces, filter membrane punctures when installing the

> filter, and small amount of airflow leakage around the edge of the filter

> possibly due to the porous backing.  If you have any experience with this,

> I would appreciate any information you can provide. Thanks, 

> 

> 

> Pam Olsen

> Fluor Hanford Radiation Protection

> 509-372-1400

> 

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