High Performance Fume Hood
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1. Airflow Alarms and Monitors Biological Safety Cabinets e Exhaust Blowers Benchtop Laboratory Fume Hoods e High Performance Low Flow Fume Hoods ESCO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE 260_V2_5K_07 10 Esco Technologies Inc e 2940 Turnpike Drive Units 15 16 e Hatboro PA 19040 USA Toll Free USA and Canada 877 479 3726 Tel 215 441 9661 Fax 215 441 9660 us escoglobal com usa escoglobal com Esco Micro Pte Ltd e 21 Changi South Street 1 e Singapore 486 777 Tel 65 6542 0833 Fax 65 6542 6920 mail escoglobal com www escoglobal com 2010 Esco Micro Pte Ltd Specifications Subject to Change ES1 Esco Global Offices Breukelen The Netherlands Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Manama Bahrain Marietta OH USA Mumbai India Philadelphia PA USA Salisbury UK Shanghai China Singapore M escogiobal com EADE har LIVE SUPPORT Dw wit FF Esco Micro Pte Ltd PT Esco Bintan Indonesia Cert No 651333 Cert No 651333 12. External Width Code Internal Depth Code Internal Liner Code Color Code Electrical Code 1220 mm 48 0 4U 900 mm 35 4 D Esco Resinate R Vertical V EscoWhite W 230V AC 50 60Hz 8 1525 mm 60 0 5U Combination C 110 120V AC 50 60Hz 9 1830 mm 72 0 6U 2440 mm 96 0 8U Serviceability e Baffles remove to allow cleaning inside the hood e Internal access panels on side walls facilitate access to plumbing connections for service especially when hoods are installed next to Jz ZA rE 7 o each other n a as AIM e Removable front panel facilitates easy access to lighting and other electrical f ell d components mounted above the hood work chamber D a a Y4 5 e Chain and sprocket sash system requires minimal service E E E TE E and horizontal sashes enable full face opening for loading and set up while allowing the operator to restrict the maximum opening of the face but allow access to the top interior of the hood Vertical sashes provide for full face opening Warranty The Frontier Acela High Performance Fume Hood is warranted for 1 year excluding consumable parts and accessories Contact your local sales representative for specific warranty details ESO D OOL CLASS WORLDWIDE 10 Model EFA Frontier Acela Fume Hood Technical Specifications Top View for EFA 4UDR_W
3. 10 Copper Sulfate No Effect 15 Sodium Sulfide No Effect Ammonium Hydroxide No Effect Chemicals Result 50 Magnesium Sulfate No Effect 34 Hydrogen Peroxide No Effect General No Eff Reagents alee Urea No Effect Copper Sulfate Karl Fisher Reagent No Effect lodine No Effect Chemicals Result 1 Gentian Violet No Effect Methylene Blue No Effect Stains and Indicators Crystal Violet No Effect Methyl Red No Effect Methyl Orange No Effect Note Esco Resinate may not be suitable for fume hoods for increased acidic and heat loads Contact your local sales representative for details Test Method One drop of test chemical placed on material surface and covered with watch glass for 16 hours before result is observed 1st Grade Slight effect on color and gloss No change to physical properties 2nd Grade Clear effect on color and gloss No change to physical properties Fume Hoods Laboratory Fume Hoods Ordering a Frontier Acela Fume Hood 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 Check List Fume Hood Width and Depth ssseeeeeeeeeeeee page 9 Widths _ 1220 mm 48 0 _ 1525 mm 60 0 _ 1830 mm 72 0 2440 mm 96 0 Depth _ 900 mm 35 4 Fume Hood Internal Liner Material 5 page 14 _ Esco Resinate Phenolic Resin Liner _ Increased Acid
4. lt oA i Frontier ACELA p Frontier Acela High Performance Fume Hood vertical sash shown J Model EFA 4UDRVW 8 Shown with EBA 4UDG 0 Zoccn produce High Performance Fume Hood Laminar Topography and Perfect Protection Perimeter Vre ag a ls ra a r a x B P Pa 2 F r w N w h E ie P g bis T Th E ET 1 A A x or About ESCO 00 anaana cc cc ceeeeees 02 World Class Test Facility 02 American Standard ASHRAE 110 1995 sus as Gh anat Gi EEA owe E EA 03 European Standard EN14175 03 Energy Efficiency 04 Benefits For All Stakeholders 05 Frontier Acelae High Performance Fume Hood Laminar Topography and Perfect Protection Perimeter 06 Computational Fluid Dynamics 07 Safety Certified and Tested 08 General Specifications 09 Guide to Models 09 Technical Specifications 10 Options and Accessories 11 Frontier Acela Base Cabinetry EBA 12 Esco Resinate ccccceeeeeeeeees 14 Ordering a Frontier Acela Fume Hood 15 Frontier ACELA Fume Hoods Laboratory Fume Hoods About Esco Since Esco was founded in 1978 our company has earned a reputation for innovation in the worldwide laboratory equipment and cleanroom industry Today Esco has emerg
5. Enhanz Service Fixtures SFA Micia Ee Remote control Style Utility service fixtures for E European W Water fume hoods pre Gas plumbed Up to 8 service fixtures per fume hood gt Vacuum Nitrogen gt Oxygen Compressed Air Argon SentineleXL Airflow Alarm Kit Real time digital display of face velocity Audible and visual alarms SXL EFA _ 44 Drip Cups ee DC 4U 1220mm 48 S Stainless steel Material 5U 1525mm 60 SPP 6U 1830mm 72 SIC 8U 2440mm 96 for distillation apparatus Polypropylene Ceramic Only For Ceramic Work Tops Work Tops External Depth D 900 mm Fume Hood Work Surface Selection Esco offers 5 types of fume hood work surfaces for different applications Drip Cup WT 4U PIRI 0 Gut Out Cut Out Position Trespa ie TopLab s External Width Material Phenolic 4U 1220mm 48 Trespa TopLab s Resin 5U 1525mm 60 Epoxy 6U 1830mm 72 Ceramic 8U 2440mm 96 SS304 Temperature Better Better Good Good Best S5316 Resistance 300 C 300 C 110 C 165 C 1200 C Epoxy Ceramic Chemical Good Better Better Better Best Resistance Low Price Mid Price Mid Price Mid Price Premium ESCO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE Frontier Acela Base Cabinetry EBA i f Safety Certified and Tested e Built and tested according to SEFA 8 recommended practices Superstructure e Fabrica
6. _ EFA 5UDR_W _ EFA 6UDR_W _ 305 mm 12 0 t Top View for EFA 8UDR_W _ 664 mm 26 1 305 mm D E 12 07 Front View _ 664 mm 26 1 J 846 mm 33 3 Side View 7E 675 mm 26 6 121 mm 1230 mm 48 4 1400 mm 55 1 900 mm 35 4 936 mm 36 9 10 Provision for airflow alarm hinged airfoil 11 Light and fan switch 12 Distillation grid provision 13 Side vane 14 Electrical outlets 15 Sash stop 16 Sash keylock lock sash at fully open and fully close 17 Provision for additional outlets 18 Gas fixture remote 19 Cold water fixture remote 996 mm 39 0 Fume Hood Dimensional Data ma J a o gt o OO 610 mm 24 0 1301 mm 51 0 763 mm 30 0 1606 mm 63 0 915 mm 36 0 2216 mm 87 0 664 mm 26 0 sH B m E A 1 Fiberglass exhaust collar 2 Electrical junction box 3 Light housing 4 Removable baffle 5 Side access panel 6 Swan neck water faucet 7 Flash airfoil hinged for cleaning spillage containtment 0 4 Litres 0 1 gallons 8 Removable front panel 9 Tempered laminated framed sash glass EFA 4UDR_W _ 1220 mm 48 0 E
7. FA 5UDR_W _ 1525 mm 60 0 EFA 6UDR_W _ 1830 mm 72 0 gt EFA 8UDR_W _ 2440 mm 96 0 Frontier ACELA Fume Hood Installation Requirements Proper location refer to Esco recommendations Exhaust system capable of delivering airflow and pressure drop requirements Exhaust ductwork and connection accesories Exhaust blower or building exhaust system Contactor if applicable Means of adjusting exhaust flow damper or frequency inverter Sufficient laboratory supply air Base cabinet or other means of support One set of filler panels for each continuous row of hoods Plumbing and electrical hook up Unless otherwise specified items and services specified above are not provided by Esco Fume Hoods Laboratory Fume Hoods Options and Accessories Esco offers a variety of options and accessories to meet application requirements e All Frontier Acela Fume Hoods include 1 water and 1 gas Enhanz remote controlled fixture plumbed to the top of hood and 2 duplex outlets standard Specify outlet code when ordering Electrical Outlets Up to 4 duplex outlets per fume hood 3 if airflow alarm kit installed Electrical Electrical Supply Electrical Outlets Supply Code Code A kee e Fe ie c aM Bete SS Electrical Outlets Te Q ST 3 D Distillation Grids Scaffoldings to support clamps External Width Material
8. Precisely tuned aerodynamics e High sight line r 1 e Angled front e Excellent ergonomics 4 Lab Designers and Architects e Neutral color scheme e Futuristic design e Detailed architectural specifications and drawings lt 4 Installation and Service Personnel e Robust tri wall side pan construction e Factory fitted service fixtures are pre plumbed e Chain and sprocket sash e Wide range of field installed accessories ESCO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE Frontier Acela High Performance Fume Hood Laminar Topography and Perfect Protection Perimeter Chain and Sprocket Sash Support System Large arbor sprockets and chain drive make sash travel quiet and effortless High Sight Line High sight line of 1803 mm 71 0 coupled with an automatic lowering function combines safety and convenience SP UrTEee Perfect Pitch Profile Ergonomics safety and aesthetics all come together with the 5 pitch of the face Acela Shaping Vanes Increase airflow sweep at the critical area at the side walls to improve containment especially when someone walks fast in front of the hood Ergonomic Sash Handle Gently directs air into the hood without sacrificing visibility Frontier ACELA Fume Hoods Laboratory Fume Hoods Tapered Fiberglass Exhaust Collar Transitions exhaust air quietly and enhances airflow uniformity US
9. art Typical light intensity on work surface is gt 1076 lux gt 100 foot candles in zero ambient conditions e Fabricated of electro galvanized steel zinc coated to prevent rusting even if the powder coat is abraded and phosphate for better adhesion of the powder coating e Epoxy polyester hybrid Isocide antimicrobial powder coating pro vides long term chemical abra sion and weathering resistance Additional Safety Features e Sash stop limits sash movement beyond 457 mm 18 0 encouraging user to work at safe positions e When sash is raised above 457 mm 18 0 it will automatically and gently fall back to the safe level Esco s creep down mechanism unless held in place This enables the sash to be raised temporarily to the full open position for set up of equipment and apparatus in hood while enforcing regular operation of the hood with a lowered sash e The pan type design from a single piece of steel unlike frame weld ed designs is easier to assemble on site and more robust for long term usage Aestheti E ics Desi eME ane Ergonomics Design e Sash creep down can only be disabled with a key which permits the laboratory manager or safety officer to restrict operation of the hood at sash openings above 457 mm 18 0 e Perfect Pitch Profile The gentle pitch of the hood enhances visibility and enables users to work further into the hood without strain a e The sash can a
10. as Containment Tracer gas containment test SF6 released at 4L min inside work chamber Consists of 3 parts Static gas leak conducted at 3 positions left right centre Face hood surface scan Sash movement effect Test criteria leakage of less than 0 05ppm as manufactured European Standard EN 14175 EN 14175 is a harmonized European standard which supercedes the former national standards of Germany the UK and France A key element of the EN 14175 which is not present in the American ASHRAE 110 standard is the robustness test which simulates air flow disturbance in front of the hood 1 Inner Grid Test e A set of 9 sampling tubes are arranged in a 3 x 3 grid ata distance of 30 mm from the measurement plane e Leakage will be measured at 6 different grid positions k 400mm 400mm H H Sash opening Outer Grid Test Robustness Test Outer grid testing measures the leak age of tracer gas across the entire sash opening Sash is closed then opened during the test to investigate dynamic effect of sash movement For the robustness test a 0 4 x 1 9m plate crosses the front of the fume hood at 1 m s for 6 times Provides an indication of the sensitivity of the fume hood towards external disturbances FUME HOOD 400 mm ESCO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE Energy Efficiency Fume hoods essential safety devices used in laboratory environments are highly energy inte
11. d for production CFD has allowed us to effectively reduce the vortex in conventional fume hood de signs to the minimum resulting in a safe yet energy saving fume hood design Frontier Acela High Conventional Fume Hood Performance Low Flow Fume Hood Electrical Safety CAN CSA 22 2 No 61010 1 EN 61010 1 Europe IEC 61010 1 Worldwide ESCO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE Safety Certified and Tested All Esco fume hoods are manufactured for the most demanding laboratory applications CERTIFICATE fees ee Be Fima Cupid Mei T ppa Frontier Araia SA ESCO Wero PTE Lid e Independently tested and certified 4ft 5ft and 6ft models by Tintschl Sines 7 Engineering AG to the European Standard EN 14175 3 Hng GaGa EN 14175 part 3 Independently tested and certified by Exposure Control Technologies Inc to aia eect the American Standard ASHRAE 110 Ergonomic design features combine to create a more comfortable work environment which promotes satety by enabling the user to concentrate on his her work Hoods are ASHRAE tested on the production line on a sampling basis industry exclusive Sash is clearly labeled with all operating instructions and illustrations e Ergonomic design on the Esco Frontier Acela is anthropo metrically proven Superstructure e Tri wall construction for maximum robustness e Hood lighting is pre wired Lighting is electronically ballasted energy efficient instant st
12. ed as a market leader in containment clean air and laboratory equipment technologies with active sales in more than 100 countries and direct company offices in the top ten geospecific markets From our headquarters in Singapore Esco directs a highly efficient research product develooment manufacturing and customer service program We are the only company in our market that is completely configured to export most of what we manufacture Our many languages and cultures customs and traditions and modern business management techniques blend into a single effort focusing on customer service one customer at a time As you learn more about Esco you will understand why World Class Worldwide is more than a phrase It s part of who we are where we are from and where we are going World Class Test Facility Esco is proud to be one of the few manufaturers in the world with a test facility capable of testing hoods to both ASHRAE 110 1995 US and the EN14175 3 European standards Esco s Fume Hood Test Laboratory was designed with the assistance of Tintschl Engineering AG a specialist consulting firm from Germany It has controlled relative humidity room temperature and pressure for optimum test conditions Esco is also one of the few companies to routinely sample and subject production fume hoods to a battery of containment and safety tests All custom fume hoods with modified dimensions are also tested in our laboratory to ensure containment bef
13. erating cost savings of up to US 5600 Unlike VAV systems the Esco Frontier Acela is easy and inexpensive to install commission and maintain Exhaust Volume Fume Hood Width 457 mm 18 492 cmh 290 cfm Frontier Acela 0 3 m s 60 fpm Conventional Fume Hood Reduction in Exhaust 0 5 m s 100 fpm Volume full sash open 1296 cmh 763 cfm 642 cmh 378 cfm 1400 cmh 824 cfm 793 cmh 467 cfm 1543 cmh 908 cfm 1094 cmh 644 cfm Exhaust Volume cmh 2372cmh 1396cfm 2500 ri Frontier Acela Fume Hood Conventional Fume Hood 2000 1543cmh 1400cmh oe 1296cmh 824cfm 763cfm 1500 1094cmh 644cfm 1000 793cmh 467cfm 642cmh 378cfm 492cmh 290cfm 500 1 2m 4 1 5m 5 1 8m 6 2 4m 8 Fume Hood Width Frontier ACELA 2372 cmh 1396 cfm Fume Hoods Laboratory Fume Hoods Benefits For All Stakeholders Health and Safety Authorities e ASHRAE 110 and EN 14175 tested at face velocities down to 0 3m s 60Tpm e Sash lock and creep down mechanisms ensure operator safety e Optional Sentinel XL Airflow Monitor gece lt _ ee Facility Owners gug WE e Operates at 0 3 m s 60 fom at 457 mm 18 0 operating height e Energy savings of up to US 5600 annually for each fume hood 4 Lab Personnel e Certified safety e
14. hoods Factory installed specify when ordering Ventilation Kit VK EBA Ventilates base cabinet utilizing the hood exhaust system Field installed Filler Panel FP EBAD One set of filler panels required per continous row of hoods Field installed Door Hinge Test Cabinet Load Test Model EBA Frontier Acela Base Cabinet Technical Specification Front View EBA 4UDG _ for EFA 4UDR_W _ v z z LA D Top View for All Sizes 100 mm 4 0 ES l lt 4 oO B Sy ai E C O 650 mm 25 6 nm _ RELT CLASS WORLDWIDE 915 mm 36 0 Front View EBA 5UDG _ EBA 6UDG _ EBA 8UDG _ for EFA 5UDR_W _ EFA 6UDR_W _ EFA 8UDR_W _ O NANA UN gt Rear access panel Soft close door Adjustable shelf Adjustable shelf slot Base cabinet height leveler Base cabinet filler panel optional MCB ELCB set optional Ventilation provision Side View for All Sizes 849 mm 33 4 EBA 4UDG O 1220 mm 7A 0D CE 48 0 EBA 5UDG O 1524 mm EBA 5UDG 8 60 0 EBA 6UDG O 1830 mm EBA 6UDG 8 72 0 EBA 8UDG 0 2440 mm EBA 8UDG 8 96 0 Model EBA ____ 0 is standard base cabinet without MCB ELCB Model EBA ____ 8 is with MCB ELCB protection and only applicable for 230V AC 50 60Hz units MCB ELCB panel is always mounted on the top right hand corner of base cab
15. ic and Heat Loads Contact Esco Sash Type wh eracie et ccepeecccyscsss tases en trtncnesencunmecsaceouuensts page 9 L_ Vertical _ Combination Electrical Outlet Codes sisiscsiscccsiseccssecsesseececcestsscsecians page 11 2 duplex outlets standard up to 4 duplex outlets per fume hood Specify outlet codes when ordering Service F XtUreS acide edtctiedcticcieccat tics stiecdndeadivanceactees page 11 1 water and 1 gas remote controlled fixtures standard Up to a maximum of 6 more fixtures _ Water _ Nitrogen _ Argon _ Gas E Oxygen Vacuum _ Compressed Air _ Optional Airflow Monitor cccceeeeeeeeeeeees page 11 _ Optional Distillation Grids c cceeeeeeeeees page 11 Worktop Material sccccctiscssscsscascvesicienscnetaecicitscninns page 11 Trespa Toplab s _ Epoxy _ Ceramic _ 55304 __ ss376 Drip 0 ese eee ane ee eee ene ae eee een AnNa i eee page 11 E Polypropylene _ Ceramic only compatible to ceramic wortop Base Cabinet ccscsccsessssssssssesessssssessseseseees page 12 13 E Optional MCB ELCB Protection 05 page 12 13 E Optional Base Cabinet Ventilation Kit page 12 13 _ Base Cabinet Filler Panels sc ssssssssessseees page 12 13 One set required per continous run of hoods Select appropriate fume hood location Fsco s hood location recommendations are in every fume hood user manual Select appropriate exhaust blower a
16. inet set ESCO 14 Esco Resinate Esco Resinate is a proprietary composite material specifically designed for use as internal liner in laboratory fume hoods e Excellent chemical resistance refer to table below e Excellent physical properties provide structural reinforcement for the hood e Smooth attractive easy to clean finish Chemical Resistance of Esco Resinate Internal Liner Chemicals 85 Sulfuric Acid No Effect 98 Sulfuric Acid 1st Grade 50 Nitric Acid 1st Grade 65 Nitric Acid 2nd Grade 36 Hydrochloric Acid No Effect 85 Phosphoric Acid No Effect 40 Hydrofluoric Acid No Effect 60 Chromic Trioxide No Effect 99 Glacial Acetic Acid No Effect Aqua Regia Chemicals No Effect Result 37 Fomaldehyde No Effect N Hexane No Effect Ethyl Acetate No Effect Ethyl Ether No Effect Ethyl Alcohol No Effect Isopropyl Alcohol No Effect Carbon Tetrachloride No Effect Solvents Naphthalene No Effect Chloroform No Effect Methanol No Effect Toluene No Effect Xylene No Effect Acetone No Effect Styrene No Effect Phenol No Effect Frontier ACELA Chemicals 40 Sodium Hydroxide No Effect 65 KOH No Effect 10 Iron Chloride No Effect Alkalis
17. lso be locked down in the fully closed position e A tall sight line creates a bright airy work space with the key in the event of a fume hood fault facility Coordinated color scheme neutral white with light grey accents blends the hood with any casework metal or wood Color temperature is tuned to provide a gentle bright but not harsh and comfortable work environment for the user Frontier ACELA Fume Hoods Laboratory Fume Hoods shutdown or simply to restrict access to equipment set up in the hood Fluorescent light casing is not secured acting as an explosion relief allowing upward pressure release during explosions maximizing user safety Model Nominal Size DAGE WxDxH Internal Dimensions WxDxH Maximum Sash Opening Face Velocity 0 3 m s 60 fom General Specifications Frontier Acela Fume Hood Sash Opening 457 mm 18 0 1 2 meters 4 1 5 meters 5 EFA 4UDR_W _ EFA 5UDR_W _ EFA 6UDR_W _ 1 8 meters 6 EFA 8UDR_W _ 2 4 meters 8 1220 x 900 x 1521 mm 48 0 x 35 4 x 59 9 1525 x 900 x 1521 mm 60 0 x 35 4 x 59 9 1830 x 900 x 1521 mm 72 0 x 35 4 x 59 9 2440 x 900 x 1521 mm 96 0 x 35 4 x 59 9 996 x 672 x 1240 mm 39 2 x 26 5 x 48 8 1301 x 672 x 1240 mm 51 2 x 26 5 x 48 8 1606 x 672 x 1240 mm 63 2 x 20 5 x 48 8 2216 x 672 x 1240 mm 87 2 X26 5 x 48 8 541 cmh 14 3 Pa 316 cf
18. m 0 06 WG 740 mm 29 1 777 cmh 14 6 Pa 457 cfm 0 06 WG 872 cmh 19 9 Pa 510 cfm 0 08 WG 1203 cmh 14 2 Pa 708 cfm 0 06 WG 0 4 m s Exhaust AUi 457 mm 18 0 721cmh 19 7 Pa 424 cfm 0 08 WG 942 cmh 23 7 Pa 554 cfm 0 10 WG 1163 cmh 28 8 Pa 684 cfm 0 12 WG 1604 cmh 26 4 Pa 944 cfm 0 11 WG 0 5 m s 100 fpm Volume Static 457 mm 18 0 901 cmh 31 8 Pa 530 cfm 0 13 WG 1177 cmh 34 7 Pa 692 8 cfm 0 14 WG 1453 cmh 41 8 Pa 855 cfm 0 17 WG 2005 cmh 32 3 Pa 1180 cfm 0 13 WG Pressure Required 0 3 m s 60 fom Full 899 cmh 22 1 Pa 526 cfm 0 09 WG 1175 cmh 28 7 Pa 691 cfm 0 12 WG 1450 cmh 36 1Pa 848 cfm 0 15 WG 1819 cmh 27 3 Pa 1070 cfm 0 11 WG 0 4 m s 80 fom 0 5 m s 100 fom Exhaust Outlet Diameter Number of Exhaust Collars Full Full 1199 cmh 36 7 Pa 701 cfm 0 15 WG 1499 cmh 66 6 Pa 877 cfm 0 27 WG 1556 cmh 49 3 Pa 922 cfm 0 20 WG 1958 cmh 76 6 Pa 1152 cfm 0 31 WG 1933 cmh 61 4 Pa 1138 cfm 0 25 WG 2197 cmh 94 7 Pa 1285 cfm 0 38 WG 2668 cmh 48 3 Pa 1570 cfm 0 19 WG 3335 cmh 74 3 Pa 1962 cfm 0 30 WG 305 mm 12 0 When sash is in full open position total height of fume hood is 1644mm 64 7 Please ensure sufficient ceiling height clearance is available Guide to Models
19. nd ducting system refer to general specifications table on page 9 for EFA exhaust volume and static pressure requirements ESCO CD ORAL O CLASS WORLDWIDE m S nr Biological Safety Products Cleanroom Products Containment Pharma Products Ductless Fume Hoods Carbon Filtration General Purpose Scientific Equipment Industrial Lab Equipment In Vitro Fertilization Products PCR Products Pharmacy Products Lab Animal Research Products Lab Thermostatics Products Lab Ventilation Chemical Fume Products Lab Furniture Powder Handling Products Since 1978 Esco has emerged as a leader in the development of controlled environment laboratory and cleanroom equipment solutions Products sold in more than 100 countries include biological safety cabinets cleanroom products compounding pharmacy equipment containment pharma products ductless fume hoods in vitro fertilization workstations lab animal research products laboratory fume hoods laboratory ovens and incubators laminar flow clean benches and PCR products and instrumentation With the most extensive product line in the industry Esco has passed more tests in more languages for more certifications throughout more countries than any biosafety cabinet manufacturer in the world Esco remains dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the clinical life science research and industrial laboratory community www escoglobal com
20. nsive each one consuming more energy than three homes in an average U S climate Depending on climate and system design estimated energy costs for fume hoods range up to US 9000 annually based on face velocities of 0 5m s 100fpm at full sash open position for a 1 8m 72 0 hood Conventional Fume Hood Working Principle Variable Air Volume VAV is one of the various approaches presently employed to reduce hood energy consumption The table below compares conventional hoods VAV hoods and the Esco Frontier Acela High Performance Low Flow Hood Variable Air Volume VAV High Performance Low Flow Fume Hood Fume Hood Initial Cost Low Running Cost Very High Ease of Installation Commissioning and Maintenance 0 5 m s 100 fpm full open 0 5 m s 100 fom all sash 0 3 m s 60 fpm 457 mm 18 EO positions with sophisticated sash opening using advanced P control system aerodynamic designs High Medium Medium VAV Maintenance Low Easy Difficult Easy 1 Energy use and savings potential for laboratory fume hoods Evan Mills Dale Sartor Energy 2003 Compared with conventional hoods Esco Frontier Acela operates safely at 0 3 m s 60 tom at 457 mm 18 0 or full open f sash position while maintaining excellent Green Product ASHRAE and EN containment Exhaust volume reductions of up to 62 may be achieved without compromising safety This translates into an annual op
21. ore delivery A Complete Range Frontier Acela is the world s first high performance low flow fume hood product range with an ergonomically angled front Frontier Acela is available in Benchtop Perchloric Acid Radioisotope Acid Digestion and Floor Mounted configurations in a wide range of widths with a full range of options and accessories American Standard ASHRAE 110 1995 The ASHRAE 110 1995 standard is a comprehensive method for evaluating the operator safety of fume hoods by determining quantitatively and repeatably how well the fume hood contains vapors released in the workzone First published in 1985 and extensively revised in 1995 this standard employs a set of rigorous tests to evaluate hood performance 1 Airflow Visualization e Local and gross airflow visualization tests conducted to observe airflow patterns inside work chamber Grading Observations Fail Smoke observed escaping from the hood Poor Reverse flow of smoke near opening Lazy flow into opening along boundary Observed potential for escape Fair Some reverse flow not necessarily at opening No visible escape Good No reverse flows Active flow streams into hood around boundary Face Velocity Measurements Face velocity and uniformity tested at 100 and design sash opening position Typical measurement grid for 1 5m 5 hood at 457mm 18 sash opening Sash opening Tracer G
22. patent 6 428 408 Functionally Robust Bypass The unique design provides a robust stream of bypass air into the hood cavity Hot Zone Baffles The unique Hot Zone Baffles draw most contaminants back in single pass displacement of the air Thermal Heat Relief is quickly achieved US patent 6 428 408 Aerodynamic Foil Entry Provides maximum airflow sweep on the critical boundary layer near to the work surface level to reduce turbulence and eliminate backflow Chemical Fume Containment Standards ANSI ASHRAE 110 1995 USA EN 14175 Europe Compliance Computational Fluid Dynamics Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD modelling is employed in the development of Esco clean air and containment devices Laminar Topography on Frontier Acela Fume Hoods was developed with compu tational fluid dynamics modelling in the Esco Research and Development Center The main thrusts of the project were improved airflow uniformity enhanced safety reduction in noise levels and en ergy consumption First engineering teams conceptualized possible designs and instead of building physical models utilized CFD to simulate airflow patterns pressurizations and visualize possible areas of turbulence This allowed a large number of iterations of the airfoil sash handle baffle bypass and exhaust collar to be evaluated Finally physical prototypes were constructed tested and the best design combination selecte
23. ted of electro galvanized steel zinc coated to prevent rusting even if the powder coat is abraded and phosphated for better adhesion of the powder coating e Epoxy polyester hybrid lsocide antimicrobial powder coating provides long term chemical abrasion and weathering resistance e Ships unassembled assembles rapidly on site Aesthetics and Ergonomics Design e Concealed door hinges e Soft close insulated doors e Adjustable shelf allows user to select optimum heights for upper and lower storage compartments Serviceability e Convenient access to levelers from inside base cabinet e Removable rear access panel facilitates installation and maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems SEFA 8 Test on Frontier Acela Base Cabinet EBA Type of Test Test Result Cabinet load test PASS Cabinet concentrated load test PASS Cabinet torsion PASS Cabinet submersion test PASS Door hinge test Door impact test PASS PASS Door cycle test PASS Chemical spot test PASS Hot water test PASS Impact test PASS Paint adhesion on steel PASS Paint hardness on steel PASS Frontier ACELA Fume Hoods Laboratory Fume Hoods Options and Accesories MCB ELCB Protects laboratory equipment during sudden fluctuation of current Fume hood circuit protection Only applicable to 230V AC 50 60Hz
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