Energy management systems, energy saving, energy efficiency and DIN EN ISO 50001 are concise keywords that we encounter every day, and they are particularly relevant in the field of cleanrooms. For several years now, there has been a standard specifically created for cleanroom applications, DIN EN ISO 14644-16:2020-06, with the title ‘Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments - Part 16: Energy efficiency in cleanrooms and separative devices’.

The introduction identifies the main factors responsible for energy consumption in cleanrooms. In summary, the focus is on
o reduced operation in reduced phases,
o the general reduction of flow velocities and air volume flows, and
o special structural considerations.
o At the same time, safety in general and safe operation in particular must always be maintained.

The main applications are highlighted as
o overflow from room to room (overpressure cascade),
o laminar flow monitoring and
o the use of thermal flow sensors in the area of structural considerations.

This presentation will show you where thermal flow sensors for cleanrooms and pharmaceutical production can be used and what energy-saving measures can be achieved with them.