Key Differences Between a Controlled Environment and a Clean Room
The terms clean room and controlled environment are used loosely in the contamination control industry. We will discuss the key differences between the two environments.
A controlled environment, also referred to as a critical environment, must control pressure, temperature, and be separated from other operations.
Particle control is key when talking about cleanrooms. These environments are classified by the maximum acceptable numbers of particles – by size – in the air per cubic meter.
