Planning Science Facilities for Education (Casework, Counter Tops and Fume Hoods)

Planning Science Facilities For Education
Casework, Counter Tops & Fume Hoods

Variables
Educational level
Elementary
High School
College
University / Research
Discipline
General Science
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Technology

This presentation will focus primarily on high school level science facilities
Design Criteria
Laboratory Safety
Student Supervision
Student/Teacher Sight Lines
Instructor Preparation Time
ADA Requirements
Proper Utilization Of Floor Space
Mechanical Costs

Casework Selection Criteria
Corrosion Resistance
Structural Stability
Storage Capacity
Aesthetics
Strength
Color
Accessories
Flexibility
Security
Durability
Accessibility
Cost
Function
Cleanability
Vibration Damping
Water Resistance
Availability
Process Reactivity
Abrasion Resistance
Access to services

Casework Types
Species:
Wood, Plastic Laminate, Hybrid
Construction
Plywood, Lumber core, Particle board

Perimeter Wood Casework with Black Resin Tops

Wood Lab Casework with White Epoxy Resin Counter Tops

Plastic Laminate Lab Casework

Plastic Laminate Lab Benches

Counter Top Selection Criteria
Stain Resistance
Abrasion Resistance
Impact Resistance
Water Resistance
Reflectance
Decontamination
Heat Resistance
Color
Chemical Resistance
Conductivity
Porosity
Hardness
Density
Magnetism

Counter Top Materials
Epoxy Resin
Phenolic Resin
Plastic Laminate
Wood
Stainless Steel

Black epoxy resin is the still most common counter top material for high school chemistry labs

Gray Epoxy Resin Tops & Pegboards

Stainless Steel Tops

Plastic Laminate Counter Tops

Black Resin Counter Top

Stainless Counter Tops

Resin Sink Types

Resin Drop-In Sink

Laboratory Fume Hoods
Assure adequate hood space
Locate for optimum performance
Building HVAC must support hoods
Visibility is important
Secondary containment
Do not block egress
Identify required hood services
Face velocity monitor / alarm

Bench Top Fume Hood

Air Foil Fume Hood Fume Hood in school classroom with water fixture, epoxy resin sink options.

Thin Wall Fume Hood
“ Economy” Model
Conventional Bypass Hood
Vertical Sash (Laminated Safety Glass)
Phenolic Resin Interior Liner
Fluorescent Light Fixture
Louvered Front Panel

Flat Front Fume Hood
Conventional Bypass Hood
Double Wall Construction
Polyresin Interior Liner
Epoxy Resin Counter Top
Fluorescent Light Fixture
Louvered Front Panel

Flat Front Fume Hood

Trifacial Fume Hood
Unit achieves its efficiency as the result of the unique, all-purpose, center exhaust column. Heavier-than-air gases are handled at the work-top level, and lighter-than-air gases are exhausted through the upper plenum. Extra student protection is provided by drop-down safety panels which require no adjustments.

Demonstration Fume Hood

Reference Sources
National Science Teachers Association
National Science Educational Leadership Association
Americans with Disabilities Act
Prudent Practices in the Laboratory

Longo Contact Information
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www.longolabs.com
(800) 635-6646
(860) 904-4408 Connecticut, Rhode Island
(201) 825-1500 New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
(508) 635-4354 Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont

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Planning Science Facilities for Education (Casework, Counter Tops and Fume Hoods)

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