Marywood University
Renovation of Organic Chemistry Labs
INDUSTRY
Educational Institution
LOCATION
Scranton, PA
PRODUCT
Filtered Fume Hoods
(8) Thermo Scientific Infinity, 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:
Organic Chemistry Lab Renovation at Educational Facility
The 2,200-SF renovation of the organic chemistry labs at Marywood University’s Center for Natural and Health Sciences Building includes three areas: a 16-student organic chemistry teaching lab with (8) filtered fume hoods, an eight-student organic chemistry research lab with conventional ducted hoods, and a dedicated laboratory preparation and support space, also equipped with ducted hoods.
THE CHALLENGE
The low floor-to-floor height on the top floor, where the labs are located, limited available mechanical capacity within the existing infrastructure, and fume-hood-intensive laboratories were at odds with the project budget. After an extensive chemical compatibility and life cycle analysis, it was decided that the filtered fume hood would be a safe and cost effective alternative to traditional fume hoods In the teaching lab.
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
• Lower first capital cost because filtered fume hoods do not require expensive HVAC exhaust
or make-up air systems.
• 25 – 30% reduction in HVAC load resulting in less demand on the building’s existing systems.
• Eight filtered fume hoods that are used 40 hours a week save approximately 100,000 kWh
and $10,000 annually.
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.
