Modern Fume Hoods
Laboratorijas drošības nodrošināšana ar profesionāliem dūmu skapju risinājumiem
There are many different solutions for removing hazardous vapors from the workspace in laboratories. One of these solutions is the fume hood. The main purpose of a fume hood in a laboratory is to protect the worker from harmful vapors that may form during chemical reactions. Therefore, when choosing a fume hood for a laboratory, the primary concern is the safety of personnel.
Many people believe that a fume hood is simply a rectangular box with a fan on top that sucks out all harmful chemical particles—but it’s not that simple. A fume hood is a safety solution developed by occupational safety experts, designers, chemical technologists, and environmental resource specialists.
The EN 14175 standard, which defines the functions of fume hoods, was developed in Germany and is regularly updated and improved every few years.
Concern for the planet’s climate now also leads us to consider the energy efficiency of fume hoods. This means we must ensure the lowest possible exhaust air volume that still guarantees complete worker safety—unlike the old perception that a good fume hood is one with high airflow consumption. When air is extracted from the fume hood, it must be replaced with warm, purified air, which is highly energy-consuming. That’s why today, all fume hood manufacturers aim to reduce the air consumption of their equipment.
Concern for the planet’s climate now also leads us to consider the energy efficiency of fume hoods. This means we must ensure the lowest possible exhaust air volume that still guarantees complete worker safety—unlike the old perception that a good fume hood is one with high airflow consumption. When air is extracted from the fume hood, it must be replaced with warm, purified air, which is highly energy-consuming. That’s why today, all fume hood manufacturers aim to reduce the air consumption of their equipment.
When selecting a fume hood, it is important to know what chemical processes will take place inside, what reagents will be used and in what quantities, what temperature conditions will be required, and what equipment will be used inside the hood.
Based on this information, the specialists at Elementus, in cooperation with fume hood manufacturer Lab Interior, can help select the most suitable solution for your laboratory that fully complies with the EN 14175-3 standard.
You can find more detailed information about the technical specifications of fume hoods in the Lab Interior catalog. Fume hood width: 1200 / 1500 / 1800 / 2100 mm Fume hood height: 2400 / 2700 mm Options: sink, drainage, water, gases, compressed air, vacuum, power outlets, and other solutions.
