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HSE Department
The Petroleum Institute
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Outline the importance and specifics of laboratory
ventilation
Discuss usage and functions of fume hoods
Explain the features various types of fume hoods
Apply safe work practice while using fume hoods
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Laboratory ventilation is the single most
important factor used to protect people from
airborne hazards. Ventilation systems can be
separated into two categories:
Room ventilation (general ventilation)
Local ventilation
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Laboratory room ventilation is comprised of an
air supply and an exhaust system. The supply
system introduces clean air into the room and
the exhaust removes contaminated air.
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Laboratory
Supply Air
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Return Air
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Based on the volume of space in a laboratory
and the volume of air exhausted, an exchange
rate can be determined. This exchange rate is
expressed as air exchanges per hour
(ACH/hr).
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98.4% of the air will be exchanged by fresh air within
one hour.
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Most laboratory ventilation systems are
designed to function with doors and windows
closed. Therefore, laboratory doors should
not be propped open and windows should
remain shut.
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Local exhaust ventilation systems capture or
contain contaminates at their source.
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Used to capture less toxic vapors and gases used
on a counter top. Air is drawn across the work
surface and exhausted through the slots.
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Used to capture less toxic vapors and gases
that are heated and rise. The canopy is located
over the source of emission.
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Captures less toxic substances located next to the
intake. The main benefit is that it can be moved or
located as needed.
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- isolates and exhausts highly toxic
materials. The box maintains negative
pressure to prevent migration of
contaminates.
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The primary safety system used to protect the
laboratory worker from exposure to chemical vapors,
fumes and toxic gases.
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Flow Sensor
Face
Sash
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Gas Connections
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Safety Glass
Baffles
Airfoil
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Walk in Hood
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All air enters through the hood openings from the
bottom of the sash, the sides of the hood and the work
surface. The lower the sash or smaller the opening,
the higher the face velocity.
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As the sash is closed, some air enters through a bypass grille
instead of through the sash opening. This helps maintain a constant
face velocity. The bypass is usually located above the sash.
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This hood is similar to a conventional hood with
the exception that a portion of the make-up air
is provided by a separate air duct or canopy
located directly above the fume hood.
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A fume hood that functions properly will meet the following
criteria:
The face velocity will average 0.4-0.8 meter per second
with the sash open 18 inches
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BMM and HSE evaluate fume hoods on an annual
basis. Stickers that indicate the most recent
evaluation date are located on the sash.
If you suspect your fume hood is not working
properly, cease operations in the hood and call BMM
or raise a Help desk request
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1. Mark a line with tape 6 inches behind the sash and keep all chemicals and
equipment behind that line during experiments.
This will help to keep materials from escaping the hood when disturbances like air
currents from people walking past the hood, etc., interfere with airflow at the face
of the hood.
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2. Provide catch basins for containers that could break or spill, to
minimize the spread of spilled liquids.
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5. Everyday, check flow indicators to make sure the fume hood is
functioning properly
6. If you have an older hood that has not been upgraded with a flow
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indicator, hang tissue paper from the sash and observe the direction
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Visually inspect the baffles (openings at the top and rear of the hood) to be
sure that the slots are open and unobstructed. For optimum performance,
adjust the baffles when working with high temperature equipment and/or
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heavy gases or vapors. See figure below for suggested baffle positions.
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Normal baffle position
- all open.
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11. Do not block slots. If large equipment must be placed in the hood, put it
on blocks to raise it approximately 2 inches above the surface so that air
may pass beneath it. See figure below.
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12. Do not use the fume hood as a chemical waste disposal mechanism
13. Do not store chemicals or apparatus in the fume hood
14. The Fume Hood as a Storage Device
Materials requiring ventilated storage (e.g., volatile and highly toxic, or
odorous substances) may be stored in a hood if they are properly segregated
and the hood is posted to prohibit its use for experimental work. (if the
hoods not in active use)
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15. Keep the sash at the lowest possible
position and use the sash as a
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shield
16. Keep the slots in the hood baffle
free from obstruction
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19.Minimize foot traffic and rapid movement
past the face of the fume hood (to prevent air
turbulence)
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22. Label the fume hood if the sash is to remain
closed for an operation
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Conclusion
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlAaEpWQdwA
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Presentation by:
Team HSE
The Petroleum Institute
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