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They have no moving parts, but have molded-in or otherwise fabricarted louvers ( as the term was applied to these pertrubances on automobile engine hoods. the idea is to increase circulation of moving air, a form of practical streamlining.

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What are the differences between horizontal and vertical laminar flow hoods?

In a horizontal laminar flow hood, the laminar air flows towards the outside (i.e. towards the worker). There is hence no protection to the worker and it is not suitable for cytotoxic drug preparation. In a vertical laminar flow hood, the laminar air flows downwards from the top, providing more protection for the workers. Vertical laminar flow hoods are hence suitable for preparing cytotoxic drugs.


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Do you know the difference between a laminar flow hood and a biological safety cabinet? Laminar Flow Hoods * provide product protection only and must not be used when working with any form of biohazard or chemical hazard * any potentially infectious aerosol that is created will lead to exposure of the operator and the environment * horizontal-flow clean-air bench used for cell cultures can expose the researcher to aerosols of allergenic or infectious materials. * vertical-flow clean-air bench also blows air out into the roomBiological Safety Cabinets * provide personnel and environmental protection and commonly product protection * infectious agents must be used in a biological safety cabinet NOT a laminar flow hood


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Laminar flow hoods and hepa filter must be certified every 6 months. The type of environment that a laminar flow hood provide ISO 5, which is formerly known as a Class 100 area.


Why is no obstruction important for air flow techniques?

The laminar flow hood depends on the laminar air flow to sweep away pathogens from the hood. If there is obstruction, the laminar air flow pattern will be disrupted. The laminar air flow will then change to turbulent air flow.


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What is the horizontal laminar flow hood used for?

Its used to avoid the spreading of fumes and gases when conducting an experiment resulting in a gaseous reaction.


What can be used to define laminar flow?

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What is the effect that radius changes have on the laminar flow of a fluid?

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When working in a horizontal laminar air flow hood you must work at least how many inches in from the outside edge of the work surface?

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