Merv 13 Pleated Performance Documentation

MERV 13 pleated HVAC air filter with test data showing airflow resistance, particle capture efficiency, and performance results

Merv 13 Performance Evaluation

Standard Test Report — Pleated HVAC Filter (MERV 13, Standard Capacity)

Test Identification

  • Report No.: GLT 8072
  • Standard: ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-2017
  • Date: 25-Feb-2022

Filter Description

  • Filter Type: Pleated wire-backed media in a beverage-board die-cut frame with front and rear diagonal supports
  • Model/Style Code: 2303422218-1
  • Nominal Dimensions (H × W × D): 24" × 24" × 2"
  • Number of Filter Panels Tested: 1
  • Pleat Quantity (visible): 27 per panel
  • Media Type / Color: Synthetic / White

Test Conditions

  • Test Aerosol: Neutralized KCl
  • Initial Resistance (clean): 0.25 in. w.g. at rated flow
  • Airflow test points (CFM): 492, 984, 1476, 1968, 2460

Results Summary

  • Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV): 13 (initial, before dust fed)
  • Overall Arrestance to 1.5 in. w.g.: 96%
  • Final Resistance (for DHC endpoint): 1.50 in. w.g.
  • Dust Holding Capacity (to 1.5 in. w.g.): 61.7 g

Clean Resistance vs. Airflow

Airflow (CFM) Resistance (in. w.g.)
4920.03
9840.08
14760.16
19680.25
24600.36
Chart: Clean resistance (in. w.g.) increases with airflow (CFM).

Initial Particle Size Efficiency (Neutralized KCl)

Measured at 492 FPM face velocity. Values shown by geometric mean particle size.

Geometric Mean Diameter (μm) Initial Efficiency (%)
0.3533.9
0.4746.5
0.6258.6
0.8468.7
1.1478.6
1.4484.5
1.8887.3
2.5790.3
3.4691.2
4.6991.5
6.2091.0
8.3791.6
Chart: Initial efficiency (%) by particle size (μm) at 492 FPM.