Hoods – HVAC

Jim Coogan, Siemens Building Technologies

In labs that use hoods to protect workers, those devices drive discussion of safe work practices, safe facilities, energy use and sustainability. Effective application of hoods depends on contributions from many organizations and disciplines. At the beginning levels, the efforts are focused on safe use and verifying effectiveness. The higher levels of sustainability maintain that safety, while reducing energy use by reducing air flow rates. At each step of development, the document describes the activity of several different stakeholders.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to educate users and match fume hoods with potential risks.
  • Gain a rich understanding of the role of the health and safety officers and facility operators and why hood certifications are important to the user.
  • Learn about the process of fume hood applications and who must be involved to make sure this personal protective devise is properly utilized for safety. 

Biography:

Jim Coogan, P.E., is a Principal in product development and applications at Siemens Building Technologies. In 30 years designing controls for mechanical systems, he has contributed to products ranging from room controllers to Internet-based interfaces. Jim has chaired several ASHRAE Committees including, Laboratory Systems, and was recently added to ASHRAE's list of Distinguished Lecturers. Jim is a member of the committee that revised the Laboratory Ventilation Standard: ANSI Z9.5. Jim participates in programs with the International Institute for Sustainable Labs. Publications include technical papers on room pressurization and laboratory system commissioning. Jim earned his SB in mechanical engineering at MIT.

 

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