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Fume hoods are equipment’s that are essentially used in the laboratory. The main purposes of using this equipment’s are that they ensure safety and protect the user from the hazardous and dangerous fumes. This protection can be mainly done by keeping the air inside the air fume, which is away from the people conducting experiments. A part from the functioning of Fume Hood, there are several guidelines that the user must take into consideration while using a fume hood. The user must be aware of the toxic properties of the chemicals, as there are chemicals that are over explosive; therefore it is necessary to take the required precautions. Until and unless there is no indication that the machine is opening, the user should not at all operate it. Other than this, the user should check and compare the magnehelic reading and compare it with reading that is displayed on the hood inspection sticker. If the reading is different from the one that is displayed on the sticker, then there may be a possibility that the fume hoods are not operating sufficiently. Besides all these it is extremely necessary to wear gloves, safety glasses and moreover keep the entire sash clean and clear. It is also very important to clear the chemical residues from the hood chamber after its use. FRP fume hoods also known as fibre glass reinforced plastic fume hood, are extensively used in laboratory, medicine room and milk factories. FRP fume hoods are advantageous as they act as proof against corrosion, acid and alkali resistant. Initially, fume hoods were made of wood, but now as technology has taken its pace, these are constructed of mild steel and are coated with epoxy. Fume hoods can be classified into two types. These can be recirculating and ducted. These fume work on the same principal. A recirculating fume hood draws the air around the experiment into a built in filter and discharges the pure air that goes back to the lab or the cabinet. A ducted fume hood has the air drawn from it and into a ventilation system, where it is made pure and then is released outside the building. Though the functioning has been discussed, but is also mandatory to know about the construction of fume hoods. These are semi closed ventilated enclosures that protects the user from the harmful and toxic fumes and to eliminate the possibility of accidental fire, which may be resulted due to the emission of inflammable gases during the course of given experiment. ACMAS Technologies Is a Leading Manufacturer of Industrial & Lab Equipments for Various Applications IncludingBiochemical Testing, Sun Simulation, Sterilization, Moist Heat Sterilization, Dry Heat Sterilization, Aseptic Environment etc. for more information Visit acmasindia.com
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