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Planning a laboratory layout from an HVAC design standpoint should always be done with safety as a top priority - taking into account different ventilation levels (as designated by ASHRAE) and Laboratory Ventilation Design Levels (LVDLs).

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Creating a Laboratory Layout from an HVAC Design Standpoint

As the world adopts innovative technology, the need for specialized HVAC systems increases. With property-managed buildings, such as laboratories, safety should always be a top priority when it comes to developing and maintaining their HVAC systems.

Here at Chandler Comfort Solutions, we understand that ensuring proper ventilation is essential to keeping these types of buildings safe and operational. We specialize in providing HVAC repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance services, focusing on laboratory air handling. Let's look at some factors that must be considered when planning a laboratory layout from an HVAC design standpoint.

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ASHRAE Levels

When designing an HVAC system for a laboratory building, one of the most important aspects is air quality - both inside and outside the lab.

That is why the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has established standards for acceptable air quality levels in different environments.

Depending on what type of lab you are creating, consider which ASHRAE level would best suit your needs. ASHRAE Level 1 requires only essential filtration, while levels 2 & 3 require higher levels of filtration for particles and microorganisms, respectively.

Laboratory Ventilation Design Levels (LVDLs)

In addition to ASHRAE standards, different types of labs require specific levels of ventilation. For instance, LVDL A requires 100% recirculation. In comparison, LVDL B requires 50% fresh air intake with 50% exhaust air being discharged outside the building - this reduces energy costs while still providing adequate ventilation for comfort and safety reasons.

Labs may also use other combinations based on their specific needs, such as 25% fresh air/75% exhaust or 50% fresh/50% recirculation depending on how much outside contamination exists or whether indoor contaminants will be released because of activities within the lab itself.

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Special Considerations Based on Lab Type

Finally, when planning a laboratory layout from an HVAC design standpoint, special considerations must be taken into account depending on the type of lab being created.

For instance, clinical or biological labs require extra precautions to avoid contamination from microbiological hazards, while animal labs must pay close attention to temperature and humidity control to keep their inhabitants healthy and safe.

Similarly, chemical laboratories require both care and precision when it comes to controlling fumes or toxic gases emitted during experiments so as not to endanger personnel working within them or those nearby who could potentially inhale any hazardous substances released into the atmosphere by accident.

Creating a functional laboratory layout from an HVAC design standpoint means paying close attention to many factors, including but not limited to:

ASHRAE levels; Laboratory Ventilation Design Levels (LVDLs)
special considerations based on lab type
safety and comfort
energy efficiency
cost-effectiveness

among many others! Here at Chandler Comfort Solutions we specialize in designing custom heating & cooling solutions tailored for science & technology buildings such as laboratories. We ensure that your project meets all relevant codes & standards while still providing optimal performance & efficiency!

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