Laboratory Low-Pressure Drop Design
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08/2002
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Publication Type | Journal Article
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LBNL-49364
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Abstract |
Laboratory buildings are characterized by the production of potentially hazardous fumes within the occupied space. The primary objective of a laboratory ventilation system is to isolate and protect the occupants from the fumes, as well as provide minimum outside air at a comfortable temperature. Fume removal results in the need for a large volume of conditioned make-up air, typically a significantly greater volume than required for space temperature conditioning purposes. The high quantity of exhaust naturally results in a once through system, which is also often required by codes that prohibit any recirculation in a laboratory space. The high costs associated with high airflow systems are magnified by the 24 hours a day, 356 days a year ventilation operation often seen in laboratory situations. All too often, the common design approach taken to laboratory mechanical systems results in a traditional office ventilation system upsized to meet a laboratory's requirements. |
Journal |
ASHRAE Journal
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Volume |
44
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Year of Publication |
2002
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Issue |
8
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Number |
8
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Pagination |
38-43
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<p>Applications Team</p>
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