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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Standard Chemical Fume Hood Face Velocities
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 9:12:23 PM
Author: Harry Elston <helston**At_Symbol_Here**MIDWESTCHEMSAFETY.COM> 		Next by Date:
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Standard Chemical Fume Hood Face Velocities
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:07:44 +0000
Author: Louis DiBerardinis

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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Standard Chemical Fume Hood Face Velocities
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:13:27 +0000
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Hi Brandon,

100 fpm is the standard for us. But, we do have some at 80 fpm if they pass a qualitative test with either smoke or dry ice in warm water.

Check out the CHAS website for some resources from the Fume Hood Design Workshop that was held a couple of years ago. It's under the Technical Resources tab.

SEFA 1 was updated in 2010.

 

As far at the sash height, we go with 18 inches with a stop installed. I've heard of others going as low as 14". We've considered this. But, we have too many people who are really tall. The comfortable working height is different for everyone and 18", with instruction to keep the sash between you and your work, seems the most flexible.

 

Ellen

 

 

Ellen Sweet

Laboratory Ventilation Specialist

Department of Environmental Health and Safety

Cornell University

315-730-8896

 

 

 

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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Standard Chemical Fume Hood Face Velocities

 

DCHASers,

 

By a quick show of hands, what face velocity do all of you consider as an acceptable velocity for certifying standard chemical fume hoods in academic and research labs?  OSHA is pretty vague on the issue (must provide adequate ventilation [1910.1450(e)(3)(iii)]).  Appendix A (non-mandatory) references Prudent Practices, where 80-100 is standard, up to 120 is okay for high hazard (no containment benefit proven) and 60fpm may be okay for low flow, specially designed hoods.  

 

Before getting into too much detail, I am curious as to what all of you are considering as passing at 18in sash height, and what you are considering as failing.

 

Regards,

 

Brandon S. Chance, M.S., CCHO

Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Office of Risk Management

Southern Methodist University 

PO Box 750231 | Dallas, TX  75275-0231

T) 214.768.2430 | M) 469-978-8664

 

" - our job in safety is to make the task happen, SAFELY; not to interfere with the work - " Neal Langerman

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