Efficient and Safe Laboratory Exhaust System Selection

Andy Bosscher, Twin City Fans & Blowers
Paul Tetley, Twin City Fans & Blowers

The exhaust system of any high tech laboratory facility is one of the most commonly mis-applied components of the facility, while it is also one of the greatest energy draws on the electrical system at the same time. This also means the exhaust system has some of the greatest potential in energy savings by following safe and well planned design practices. This presentation will cover the design process of laboratory exhaust systems from the basic selection of the fan type and quantity to placement of the fan system on the roof and unique design applications such as diesel generator exhaust and vivariums, all while maintaining required safety levels and designing for the most energy efficient solutions. This presentation will also cover selection for sound critical areas, vibration critical areas, fan staging, controls application, and heat recovery selection and application. Finally this presentation will show how the applicable standards and codes affect the design and use of laboratory and fume exhaust systems.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn the basics of how to select the correct fan type, size, and arrangement to best fit a users specific applications.
  • Learn how to apply the applicable standards and codes to the design process of a laboratory exhaust system.
  • Learn how to select and design a fan system high temperature exhaust and exhaust streams with low odor detection thresholds.

Biographies:

Andy has been with Twin City Fan since 2007 and has been involved with the design, sales, marketing, engineering and strategic planning for all of Twin City Fan's laboratory exhaust systems. Andy is a regular speaker at ASHRAE events and other technical seminars. Andy is involved in ASHRAE TC9.10 and is a member of both ASHRAE and I2SL.

Paul has been in the fan industry since 1976 and has been a key player in the laboratory exhaust market since 1989. Paul has designed many fan, silencer, and control systems throughout his time in the industry and holds multiple global patents and patents pending for acoustic nozzles, acoustic wind bands, control systems, and adjustable nozzles. Paul is a member of ASHRAE, NFPA, and I2SL.

 

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