Washing and Sterilization Equipment for Sustainable Laboratory Design—New Energy Efficiency and Water Saving Designs and Techniques

Paul Lemestre, P.E., LEED AP®, Research Facilities Design
Lloyd Fisk, AIA, LEED AP, Research Facilities Design

Laboratory washing and sterilization equipment represents some of the highest uses of energy, water, and HVAC ventilation for equipment within laboratory and animal research facilities. Washing and sterilization equipment is required for laboratory safety and research practices. This equipment consumes large quantities of power, steam, and water and produces heat loads that can drive high levels of HVAC ventilation rates resulting in additional energy consumption. Design strategies for washing and sterilization facilities can be used to reduce equipment heat loads to the spaces. This can minimize HVAC ventilation rates resulting in decreased capital costs and operations energy savings. Additionally, the use of waste water recovery systems from equipment can assist in sustainable design. Recent innovations by equipment manufacturers have made available options to reduce equipment energy consumption, water use, and heat loads and provide for energy recovery and increased productivity. This discussion will utilize case studies and examples to discuss design strategies and equipment technologies available to improve productivity and to reduce energy consumption, ventilation rates, and water consumption for washing and sterilization facilities in laboratories.

Biographies:

Paul Lemestre is the director of engineering and a mechanical engineer for Research Facilities Design, a 30+ person laboratory consulting firm specializing exclusively in the programming and design of science facilities. Mr. Lemestre has more than 20 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in the design, construction, and operation of facilities. Mr. Lemestre's experience with laboratory design includes the design of clean rooms, process piping systems, process exhaust systems, laboratory piping systems, and HVAC design for laboratory ventilation systems. Mr. Lemestre holds a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical science and engineering from the University of California Davis and a Masters in Business Administration from San Diego State University. Mr. Lemestre is a licensed professional mechanical engineer in 25 states and a certified LEED AP. Mr. Lemestre is a former United States Naval Nuclear Submarine Officer.

Lloyd Fisk has more than 17 years of experience in the design of science and technology projects. During this timeframe, Mr. Fisk has led the design of complex science facilities for clients such as Merck and Company, the Masdar Institute, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These facilities have ranged in scope from undergraduate instructional science buildings to specialized pharmaceutical research laboratories. Within the realm of research facilities, Mr. Fisk has designed projects for biomedical, material science, marine biology, medicinal chemistry, and engineering programs. Mr. Fisk holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from University of California Berkeley, and a Masters of Architecture from Yale University. Professional affiliations include the American Institute of Architects, Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA), and American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. Mr. Fisk is a LEED AP and has spoken at national conferences for the American Public Power Association, SEFA, Tradeline, and Labs21.