Industrial Elesmere Port, UK

Innospec

Design and supply of fume cupboards for a new quality control laboratory at a chemical manufacturing site.

Innospec

Project Overview

Our team worked closely with a prominent chemical manufacturer based in Ellesmere Port to upgrade their existing laboratory facilities, with a particular focus on refurbishing their fume cupboards. Our company had previously delivered high-quality installations at the site, which led to our selection as the preferred supplier for this project.

Through collaborative efforts with the end-users, we developed a tailored specification that met the unique needs and preferences of the client. The key features of the new design included:

Increased heights and depths to enhance user comfort and productivity Energy-efficient Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems to minimize environmental impact Auto-closing sashes for improved safety and reduced risk

The Challenge

The client was seeking to expand their research and development capabilities while maintaining a safe working environment. Their existing fume cupboards were due for refurbishment, and they required a solution that would meet the demands of their high-activity laboratory.

Our Solution

To address the client’s needs, we worked closely with their project team and the lab users to specify a range of energy efficient K8 fume cupboards. Our team designed and installed tailored solutions that optimised the performance and efficiency of the cupboards in the industrial environment.

Results

The outcome of our collaborative effort was a highly successful fume cupboard installation that exceeded the client’s expectations. The new cupboards provided additional laboratory capacity, enabling the manufacturer to expand their research and development activities without compromising on safety.

With our expertise in designing and installing tailored solutions, we were able to deliver:

  • Increased capacity: Additional lab space for enhanced research and development capabilities
  • Enhanced efficiency: Energy-efficient VAV systems minimized energy consumption while maintaining optimal conditions
  • Improved user experience: Customized cupboards with increased heights and depths ensured a more comfortable working environment

By partnering with us, the chemical manufacturer was able to achieve their goals of expanding capacity while prioritising safety and sustainability. Our expertise in laboratory solutions helped them stay ahead of the curve, ensuring continued innovation and growth.

Client Specification

  • Trespa TopLab Base internal liners for superior acid resistance
  • Trespa TopLab Base worktops with dished upstands
  • Vulcathene drainage throughout
  • Broen-lab Gas and Water Fittings utilising Uniflex fittings
  • Cable Pass Through Ports for improved cable-management
  • TEL AFA4000/E airflow monitors with audible/visual alarms
  • Interlock with variable speed drives for fan motor control
  • Variable volume dampers to minimise laboratory energy consumption

Technical Summary

Total cupboards 12
Face velocity 0.5 m/s
Extraction system Variable Volume
Control TEL AFA4000/E with BMS link
Standards BS EN 14175, COSHH compliant

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Project Details

Client

Innospec

Location

Elesmere Port, UK

Sector

Industrial

Completed

2023-02-10

Products Used

  • K8 1500mm VAV Autosash Fume Cupboard
  • K8 2000mm Walk In VAV Fume Cupboard
  • K8 2200mm Walk In VAV Fume Cupboard
  • TEL AFA4000E VAV Controls and Airflow Monitors

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