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A fume hood (sometimes called a fume cupboard or fume closet) is a type of local ventilation device that is designed to limit exposure to hazardous or toxic fumes, vapors or dusts.
A fume hood is typically a large piece of equipment enclosing five sides of a work area, the bottom of which is most commonly located at a standing work height.
Two main types exist, ducted and recirculating (ductless). The principle is the same for both types: air is drawn in from the front (open) side of the cabinet, and either expelled outside the building or made safe through filtration and fed back into the room. This is used to:
-protect the user from inhaling toxic gases (fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, glove boxes)
-protect the product or experiment (biosafety cabinets, glove boxes)
-protect the environment (recirculating fume hoods, certain biosafety cabinets, and any other type when fitted with appropriate filters in the exhaust airstream)
Secondary functions of these devices may include explosion protection, spill containment, and other functions necessary to the work being done within the device.
| Model Parameters |
YT-1500A | YT-1500B | YT-1500C | YT-1800A | YT-1800B | YT-1800C |
| Size (mm) | 1500(W)*865(D)*2400(H) | 1800(W)*1205(D)*2400(H) | ||||
| Worktop Size (mm) | 1260(W1)*795(D1)*1100(H1) | 1560(W1)*795(D1)*1100(H1) | ||||
| Worktop | 20+6mm Ceramic | 20+6mm Ceramic | 12.7mm Solid Physiochemical Board | 20+6mm Ceramic | 20+6mm Ceramic | 12.7mm Solid Physiochemical Board |
| Liner | 5mm Ceramic Fibre | 5mm Compact Laminate | 5mm Compact Laminate | 5mm Ceramic Fibre | 5mm Compact Laminate | 5mm Compact Laminate |
| Diversion Structure | Back Absorption | |||||
| Control System | Touch-Tone Control Panel (LED Screen) | |||||
| Input Power | 220V/32A | |||||
| Fan Power | Less than 2.8 A | |||||
| Socket Max. Load | 5KW | |||||
| Faucet | 1 Set | |||||
| Drainage Mode | Natural Fall | |||||
| Storage | Double-Lock, Corrosion-Resistant, Damp-proof, Multi-layer Solid Wood with Mobile Wheel | |||||
| Application | Indoor No-blast, 0-40 ºC | |||||
| Application Field | Organic Chemical Experiment | |||||
| Face Velocity Control | Manual Control | |||||
| Average Face Velocity | 0.3-0.5 m/s Exhaust: 720-1200m³/h | 0.3-0.5 m/s Exhaust:900- 1490m³/h | ||||
| Face Velocity Deviation | Less than 10% | |||||
| Average Illumination | Less than 500 Lux | |||||
| Noise | Within 55 dB | |||||
| Exhaust Air | No Residue | |||||
| Safety Test | In Accord with International Standard | |||||
| Resistance | Less than 70Pa | |||||
| Add Air Function | Distinctive Structure (Need Exclusive Add Air System) | |||||
| Air Flow Control Valve | Dia. 250mm Flange Type Anti-Corrosion Control Valve | Dia. 315mm Flange Type Anti-Corrosion Control Valve | ||||
Common Misuses and Limitations
Used appropriately, a fume hood can be a very effective device for containment hazardous materials, as well as providing some protection from splashes and minor explosions. Even so, the average fume hood does have several limitations.
-Horizontal Sliding Sashes: The hood user should never remove sliding sashes. Horizontal sash hoods are designed and balanced with no more than half the face open at any time. Removal of sashes may reduce the face velocity below acceptable levels.
-Tubing for Exhaust: Tubing is frequently used to channel exhaust to the hood from equipment located some distance away. This is not an effective control method.
-Connections to the Exhaust System: Occasionally, a researcher may need local exhaust ventilation other than that provided by an existing fume hood. A new device may not be connected to an existing fume hood without the explicit approval of the department's facilities manager. Adding devices to even the simplest exhaust system without adequate evaluation and adjustment will usually result in decreased performance of the existing hood and/or inadequate performance of the additional device.
-Microorganisms: Work involving harmful microorganisms should be done in a biosafety cabinet, rather than a chemical fume hood.
-Highly Hazardous Substances: A well designed fume hood will contain 0.999 - 0.9999% of the contaminants released within it when used properly. When working with highly dangerous substances needing more containment than a fume hood offers, consider using a glove box.
-Pollution Control: An unfiltered fume hood is not a pollution control device. All contaminants that are removed by the ventilating system are released directly into the atmosphere. Apparatus used in hoods should be fitted with condensers, traps or scrubbers to contain and collect waste solvents or toxic vapors or dusts.
-Waste Disposal: A fume hood should not be used for waste disposal. It is a violation of environmental regulations to intentionally send waste up the hood stack. As described above, the hood is not a pollution control device.
• Hoods should be evaluated by the user before each use to ensure adequate face velocities and the absence of excessive turbulence.
• In case of exhaust system failure while using a hood, shut off all services and accessories and lower the sash completely. Leave the area immediately.• Fume hoods should be certified, at least annually, to ensure they are operating safely. Typical tests include face velocity measurements, smoke tests and tracer gas containment. Tracer gas containment tests are especially crucial, as studies have shown that face velocity is not a good predictor of fume hood leakage.
• Laboratory fume hoods are one of the most important used and abused hazard control devices. We should understand that the combined use of safety glasses, protective gloves, laboratory smocks, good safety practices, and laboratory fume hoods are very important elements in protecting us from a potentially hazardous exposure.
• Laboratory fume hoods only protect users when they are used properly and are working correctly. A fume hood is designed to protect the user and room occupants from exposure to vapors, aerosols, toxic materials, odorous, and other harmful substances. A secondary purpose is to serve as a protective shield when working with potentially explosive or highly reactive materials. This is accomplished by lowering the hood sash.
6 Questions to Ask When Buying a Fume Hood:
-Which chemicals will you use within the hood?
-Is a ducted or ductless hood best suited to your needs and available space?
-Where will you place the fume hood in the lab? Consider workflows, access to external exhaust systems, and competing air patterns.
-What size fume hood will best suit your needs? Be sure to consider what (if any) equipment will be enclosed in the hood.
-Are any service fixtures or accessories such as airflow monitors, electrical outlets, water, or gas fixtures required?
-Are base cabinets for acid, solvent, or non-chemical storage required?
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