FLOW SCIENCES says that reducing the airflow face velocity in its Saf T Flow chemical fume hoods can reduce energy costs by up to 60%. Laboratory fume hoods normally run with a face velocity of 0.5m/sec or 100fpm (feet per…
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Multiply the water supplies in a fume cupboard
A COMMON practice when multiple condensers are deployed in laboratory fume cupboards is to daisy-chain the devices in series. This can be effective, but means that the chilling effect of the water is not uniform. Asynt says its water manifold…
Making the lab safety cabinet safer
CHEMICAL safety cabinets are a commonplace and sensible way to store hazardous materials in the laboratory, but can present their own safety challenges says Air Science. Its new Vent-Box ductless filtration system is designed to protect laboratory personnel from the…
Fume hoods exceed international standards
A NEW range of ductless fume hoods from Air Science USA, the Purair 5 range, exceed OSHA, ANSI and all relevant international standards says the company. Available in three widths – 610, 915, and 1220mm (24, 36, and 48 inches),…
Ductless fume hoods have ‘sophisticated’ airflow
A RANGE of ductless fume cupboards from Air Science USA are said to provide maximum operator protection thanks to a high face velocity of 0.5m/sec (100fpm) and an alarm system that creates an alert if this falls below a preset…