The range includes a general purpose benchtop model, as well as floor-mounted (walk-in), perchloric acid, radioisotope and PVC acid digestion configurations.
The Acela Frontier series is based on Berkeley fume hood technology developed at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the US and exclusively licensed by Esco.
The hoods have a patented baffle design, aerodynamic sash handle, side vanes, airfoil and a functionally robust bypass to reduce roll in the fume hood, rapidly dilute contaminants in the critical zone behind the sash and provide single-pass evacuation of containments from all areas in the work zone.
When operated at 0.3m/s or 60fpm, the 1.8m/6ft fume hood requires only 872cmh/510cfm, compared with 2197cmh/1285cfm for a conventional fume hood operated at 0.5m/s or 100fpm face velocity with full open sash.
Depending on climate and system design, Esco estimates fume hood annual energy costs in a range from approximately US$3.70 to US$7.40/cfm.
Ergonomic enhancements include an angled front, which improves reach into the work zone and reduces glare in the sash. A high sight line of 72in coupled with an automatic sash lowering function (benchtop models only) combines safety and convenience, says the company.
The angled front, neutral colour scheme, energy saving benefits, industry standard sizes, detailed architectural specifications and drawings, and wide range of options and accessories enable the models to be configured to meet a range of requirements.
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