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Contents Introduction Understanding High Performance Fume Hoods Multiple definitions of High Performance The ASHRAE 110 Test What makes a Fume Hood High Performance Approaches to Containment, Safety, and Energy Efficiency Overcoming barriers to efficience Empowering...
Research labs are often complex, large-format labs that are used by researchers for their path-breaking work. Research by its nature is an odyssey toward expanding the frontiers of science. Modern research is interdisciplinary. It is a deep and challenging work...
Want to build a research lab soon? These are some fundamental pillars you should know before you start the journey. It will help your journey smoother. Research labs are different and more complex than labs that are used for routine work such as QA. Research labs need...
A ceiling can be defined as an overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room. Ceilings are not structural elements, but rather the finished surface below a roof or a slab. The broad categories of ceilings are open (or exposed) ceilings and false (or...
To begin with, let’s refresh the difference between the two types of fume hoods. A ducted fume hood has the contaminants collected and thrown out of the lab area through ductwork, a blower, and maybe a scrubber. That means it releases contaminants outside of the lab...
As Lab spaces are changing continuously to keep pace with changing requirements and times, the term ‘Flexible Lab Design’ is often heard. It would be prudent therefore to get conversant with this concept. Any new concept catches attention and merits discussions....
Understanding the Role of a Fume Hood in Chemistry Labs A fume hood is one of the most critical pieces of equipment in a chemistry laboratory. It serves a dual purpose — as a facilitation tool that enables complex experiments and as a safety device that protects...
Several types of chemicals are expected to be stored in a laboratory. Those chemicals need proper storage logic and safety. Chemicals by themselves pose independent hazards; if noncompatible ones interact with each other, the hazards are many folds higher. Before...
The primary function of a fume hood(s) is to gather contaminated air and thereafter contain, dilute, and discharge chemical contaminants safely. A blower is used to pull the contaminated air out through the fume hood and the ducting system. Two important parameters...
Select the Right Fume Hood Manufacturer for your laboratoryHere are some useful tips to help with fume hood manufacturer selection:1. Expertise in Global StandardsA fume hood doesn’t work in isolation but is a part of the complex laboratory ecosystem. The right fume...
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