Cleanroom Operations and Testing Bootcamp

Beyond Cleanroom Basics: Fundamental Information for Cleanroom Operations

Cleanrooms are high-technology environments that require specific controls to be in place for cleanroom operations, operator behavior, cleanroom housekeeping as well as the equipment design and material selection. training on cleanroom behavior, operations, as well as contamination prevention is extremely important in overall cleanroom operations. Too often cleanrooms are compromised by activity that initiates outside of the cleanroom. the lack of understanding of the fundamentals related to cleanroom contamination control has led to the following: management making changes to overall cleanroom operations without understanding the possible impact on cleanroom contamination levels, purchasing changing suppliers without consideration of contamination control within the cleanroom, engineering making design decisions without understanding the impact on cleanroom contamination, and cleanroom equipment suppliers unaware of the basics related to contamination control.

This course will expand upon cleanroom basics, providing the audience information related to overall cleanroom operations with case studies from a wide variety of industries with various contamination concerns. Included in this training will also be cleanroom cleaning demonstrations, plus more.

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 17, 2024
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. central time
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Plough Center
Memphis, TN
Early-bird discount ends July 18. Use coupon code EB9CROPT24 to save 10%.

Cleanroom Classification Testing and Monitoring

This course will address the fundamentals of cleanroom testing as related to the iso 14644 international cleanroom standards as well as address the recent revisions of iso 14644 parts 1 & 2 in relation to cleanroom testing. examples of cleanroom testing and monitoring in various industries will be provided.

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 course dates:

September 18, 2024
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. central time
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Plough Center
Memphis, TN
Early-bird discount ends July 18. Use coupon code EB9CROPT24 to save 10%.

Air Flow Visualization (Smoke Studies) Technology and Techniques: A Practical Tool for Contamination Control in the 21st Century

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 19, 2024
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. central time
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Plough Center
Memphis, TN
Early-bird discount ends July 18. Use coupon code EB9CROPT24 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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 Cleanroom Operations and Testing Bootcamp (all three classes)

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Transfers: Registrations are transferable to another person for the same event. A $35 transfer fee applies. Transfer of a member registration to a nonmember registration will be charged the difference in fees. 

Cancellations: Cancellation requests received 60 days or more prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund LESS a $75 administration fee. Cancellation requests received 30-59 days prior to the start of the event will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received less than 30 days prior to the start of the event. Virtual training courses: No refunds for any reason will be issued after course instructions and materials have been sent to attendees.

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