Demonstration Fume Hoods What Are They
It’s hard to conduct practical sessions for employees or students when you’re dealing with hazardous materials. Here, a demonstration fume hood is the ideal choice for trainers as it gives them the much-needed space, and visibility to show various protocols and experiments.
In this infographic, we’ll look at the specifics of a demonstration fume hood and how it helps us. If you’re looking for a demonstration fume hood for your educational institution or company, at Kewaunee International, we have a host of fume hoods available for you: https://www.kewaunee.in/demonstration-hood.php
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What? |
- Demonstration fume hoods are hoods that are specifically used for educational purposes
- They’re useful for teaching students at university/ school or even for employee training sessions
- It provides visibility to the interior of the hood from all sides, making it the ideal solution for education
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Why? |
- Since most training sessions involve training the students or employees on protocols involving hazardous materials, it’s best to use a 360o visibility hood
- It protects both the user and the trainees involved in the session
- As they provide access on over one side, multiple people can work and train at the same time
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How? |
- They are manufactured in different sizes – 4 to 8 feet tall
- The interior height is usually between 40 to 50 inches
- It works on the same principle of a standard ductless fume hood, making it easy to install and use
- They also comprise warning alarms in case of leakage or too much toxic buildup within the unit
- Compliance governing standards – ANSI, OSHA, AFNOR and BSI
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