Lafayette College
Rockwell Integrated Science Center
INDUSTRY
Educational Institution
LOCATION
Easton, PA
PRODUCT
Filtered Fume Hoods
(11) Labconco Echo Ductless fume hoods, featuring Erlab’s GreenFumeHood filtration technology.
PROCESS
Fume Hoods and air filtration products featuring Erlab’s GreenFumeHood Technology providing the most advanced air filtration technology in the world along with:
Safety
Savings
Sustainability
Innovation
Flexibility
Performance
“ERLAB EQUIPMENT PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN SAFETY AND INDOOR AIR PURIFICATION
APPLICATION AREA:
Educational Facility
The need to replace an inefficient and dated biology facility along with the goal to expand faculty and student enrollment, the Rockwell Integrated Science Center houses scholars teaching and conducting research in the fields of biology, environmental science, neuroscience, environmental science, and computer science. The project included biology labs, computer science labs, faculty office, classrooms and (2) greenhouses.
THE CHALLENGE
Lafayette College set a goal for the facility to reduce energy consumption by 45% below the LEED baseline. The project was designed to meet LEED Gold or better. Furthermore, the college’s Climate Action Plan has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2035.
THE SOLUTION
Eight Thermo Scientific Infinity filtered fume hoods utilizing Erlab’s GreenFumeHood Technology were installed in the teaching lab. The filtered fume hoods are not tethered to ductwork and provide several advantages over conventional ducted fume hoods for Marywood University’s science department:
1. Reduction of initial capital investment and engineered infrastructure
2. Erlab’s patented Neutrodine filter technology captures and retains high volumes of hazardous chemicals while returning clean air back to the lab.
3. The filters are easy to replace. The used filters are disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.
4. Long-term flexibility of use, environmental benefits, and significant energy cost savings
Green Fume Hood 3
The most advanced air filtration technology in the world.
Green Fume Hood Technology is the ONLY integrated filtration technology available and has been adopted by the world’s leading fume hood manufacturers. Unparalleled safety is delivered with the most advanced filtration, detection, and communication capabilities. With the marriage of Green Fume Hood Technology and our partners’ fume hood superstructures, you now have the best of both worlds when it comes to your fume hood needs. A traditional fume hood design without the need for costly HVAC upgrades and enormous operational cost. It’s time to make a change and be a part of the solution that is our energy and pollution crisis.
THE RESULT
• Replacing an inefficient biology building resulted in a 40% reduction in campus CO2 emissions
• 74% reduction in energy usage compared to 2030 baseline.
• EUI of 76 kBtu/SF/yr. Placing the building in the 99th percentile of cold climate labs.
• 56% Reduction in cooling tower water usage attributed to the energy load reduction
• 41% Reduction in building water usage
Awards include:
• LEED Platinum Certified
• AIA COTE Top Ten 2021
• Boston Chapter of USGBC – Carbon & Energy Award 2021
ABOUT ERLAB
We provide safety, we protect your health
Erlab invented the ductless fume hood in 1968. With more than 50 years of experience in the field of chemical filtration and protection of laboratory personnel; we know the formula for safety. With Erlab, you will never have to wonder or worry if our products are safe. Our process includes 5 ingredients for all of our products, and without all of them, your health and safety will be compromised.
ERLAB R&D LABORATORY
The engineers and chemists in our state-of-the-art R&D laboratory understand molecular filtration. We are committed to designing products that are safe and of the highest quality, strive to improve our products, and continuously develop new products that provide greater protection in the laboratory.
STRICT SAFETY STANDARDS
We hold ourselves to the highest standard and adhere to the strict AFNOR NF X 15-211: 2009 filtration safety standard as endorsed by ANSI Z9.5-2012.
A PUBLISHED CHEMICAL LISTING
It all begins here. Without this listing, we are not compliant with AFNOR NFX 15-211. Our in-house laboratory tests, as well as independent testing, to verify the retention capacity of over 700 chemicals for our filters.
INDEPENDENT TESTING
Erlab filters have been independently tested multiple times at various concentrations guaranteeing that our safety solutions all adhere to the strict performance criteria of theAFNOR NF X 15-211:2009 standard assuring that the emission concentration at the filter exhaust will always be lower than 1% of the TLV.
APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE (VALIQUEST)
Our laboratory specialists will recommend the appropriate filtration fume hood, type of filter, and personalized advice.
CERTIFICATE OF VALIDATION FOR THE CHEMICALS USED IN THE HOOD
A certified PhD chemist issues a Certificate of Validation with a list of the chemicals approved for use in the hood.
Our Safety Program
We back up our products 100%. This program includes your specialized chemical evaluation, validation of your hood upon installation, and a filtration safety specialist at your service to ensure that your hood is operating to its full potential.
