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Ratio
Calculator
Calculate filtration efficiency from beta ratio and determine ISO cleanliness improvement
Input Parameters
Beta Ratio (βx)
Particle Size (x) (µm)
Upstream Particle Count (per mL)
Flow Rate (GPM)
Calculate
Results
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Filtration Efficiency
%
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Downstream Count
per mL
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Capture Rate
particles/min
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ISO Rating
Reference
β ratio = upstream count / downstream count Efficiency = (1 - 1/β) × 100% β200 = 99.5% efficient β1000 = 99.9% efficient Higher β = cleaner fluid