Carleton College
Swing space for organic chemistry lab
INDUSTRY
Educational Institution
LOCATION
Northfield, MN
PRODUCT
Filtered Fume Hoods
(11) 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
Facing the need to expand, update and collocate their science facilities, Carleton College embraced a multi-phased plan to demolish an outdated science building and replace it with a new addition that joins the existing science buildings, Olin and Hulings Halls.
THE CHALLENGE
Delaying chemistry instruction for demolition and construction is simply not acceptable during a 36-month project. Therefore, “swing space” for the undergraduate organic chemistry teaching was mandatory. An existing biology lab with just one fume hood was available, however, organic chemistry requires each pair of students have access to a fume hood so
the existing fume hood would not be nearly enough.
Furthermore, the HVAC system did not have capacity for adding (9) more fume hoods. Additionally, the campus goal of being carbon free by 2050 and the mandate of not adding energy consumption with any new construction or
renovation project required a highly efficient design for the new addition.
THE SOLUTION
Energy consuming ducted fume hoods would violate the design goals. After investigating and approving their use, a total of (11) filtered, ductless fume hoods were purchased early in the project. (9) were located in the organic chemistry teaching swing space and (2) more were used in adjacent labs. After two years of use in these swing spaces, the filtered fume hoods were all easily relocated to the new science labs. The lack of ductwork also allowed one hood to be placed on a height adjustable stand and used as an ADA hood when needed.
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
The new Evelyn M. Anderson Hall plus modernization of the existing science halls have created a highly efficient,
integrated science complex on campus as these impressive metrics prove:
• 38.4% decrease in overall energy consumption, despite the 33% increase in total square footage.
• 43.2% energy cost savings reduction, earning a USGBC LEED Platinum certification.
• 8,000 CFM of exhaust and make-up air was avoided by using (11) filtered fume hoods
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.
