fume removal Articles
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Can a Fume Hood be Used as a Biosafety Cabinet?
In the laboratory setting, protecting workers and the environment from hazardous materials is of utmost importance. There are various pieces of equipment designed to do this, including fume hoods and biosafety cabinets. While they may seem similar, they serve different functions and it is important to understand the difference between them. This article will explore the question: Can a fume hood ...
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How Does A Fume Hood Work?
By definition, a fume hood is a ventilated enclosure that is designed to limit exposure to hazardous or toxic fumes, vapors, or dusts. As the most important appliance in a laboratory, fume hoods keep employees safe by removing harmful vapors and chemicals from the work area. The air they extract is then filtered by the building’s exhaust system before exiting the facility. That, right ...
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Ducted or Ductless Fume Hoods? Is this the real issue?
Most laboratories will need some form of fume cabinet at some point. The type of cabinet is usually the starting point of the process, and the choice of either ductless or ducted cabinet is made. With the ever increasing need to save money and to be environmentally responsible there are other considerations that need to be explored before a decision can be reached. Protection of the User This ...
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