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Thanks to all for the helpful replies. At CNS, we are using 100 fpm
on our fume hoods and wetbenchs, per ANSI. However, with the push
for energy conservation, we're keeping our eyes open.<br>
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It is interesting to note that the possibility of 60 fpm appears to
be bench-specific. Has anyone tested their benches at this flow,
successfully or not? Was this in a clean room (with vertical air
flow?)<br>
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Thanks again.<br>
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<br>
Mac Hathaway<br>
Harvard Center for Nanoscale Systems<br>
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On 4/6/2012 10:11 AM, Joe Morgan wrote:
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ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 for laboratory ventilation systems and worker
health. In the past 100 feet/per minute has been the golden
rule. However, for a number of years now fume hood
manufacturers have created new designs that sometimes enable
sash velocities as low as 60 feet/minute. The hood must
still pass testing and certification as defined by ASHRAE
110. I’m not sure how wet process benches or laminar flow
hoods fit into these standards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Joe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu">mailto:labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu</a>] <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Mac Hathaway<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 05, 2012 3:09 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Lab Network (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu</a>)<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [labnetwork] Face Velocity for Wet
benches/Fume hoods?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hey all,<br>
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What do folks currently consider satisfactory regarding the
air-flow face velocity at their fume hoods and wet benches?
Do you have any ASHRAE/ANSI/SEMI-type standards or references
that you draw on for this purpose?<br>
<br>
The topic came up today in the context of energy savings, lab
make-up air, and this sort of thing...<br>
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Thanks,<br>
<br>
Mac Hathaway<br>
Harvard Center for Nanoscale Systems<o:p></o:p></p>
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