Fume hoods are the most complex components in laboratory furniture installations. Not only are they essential safety equipment, they impact research directly and often interact with building information systems. This presentation provides important information for architects who are coordinating with engineers and end users. It includes fundamental information on fume hoods, key HVAC info, specialty cabinet, and specialty fume hoods.
- What hoods are and are not chemical fume hoods
- Fume hood airflow terminology
- Common types of fume hoods and components
- Fume hood specialty base cabinets
- Specialty fume hoods
Duration : 1 hour including questions
Credits : 1 LU, 1 HSW
Cost : Free
Presenter : Ken Crooks l Director of Business Development, Mott Manufacturing
Ken has 35+ years of experience in critical environments. With a background in fume hood selection, laboratory airflow controls, IAQ sensing, and low dewpoint control via desiccant dehumidification, Ken is able to assist in the design, installation and operation of world class laboratories. He is a member of laboratory standards committees and organizations including ANSI Z9.5, ASHRAE TC9.10, CSA Z316.5, I2SL, NFPA 45, and SEFA.
Mott Manufacturing is an approved AIA Continuing Education Provider. If you’d like us to report your attendance to this webinar to AIA, please provide us with your 8-digit AIA membership. We cannot submit to AIA without this number. Certificates of completion for non-members are available on request.