C7: Validating the Performance of Chemical Sensing Demand Control Ventilation in Labs
Mon, 6/1: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Education Sessions
Education Sessions
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center
Room: 284
CM Credit Hours: 1
Description
Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) systems promise to monitor air contaminants in labs and adjust airflows based on reported results. However, the effectiveness of chemical sensing DCV depends on numerous factors which are rarely considered. There is presently no standard means to challenge and validate proper performance of DCV systems to accurately detect contaminant concentrations and then modulate flow in time to reduce concentrations below safe levels. The inability to verify and validate performance poses a safety risk and can lead to a false sense of safety.
This session will:
•Describe the use of a risk assessment to establish DCV specifications
•Describe how airflow measurements and air tracer tests can verify performance of DCV systems and evaluate their potential impact on occupant safety and energy efficiency.
This session will:
•Describe the use of a risk assessment to establish DCV specifications
•Describe how airflow measurements and air tracer tests can verify performance of DCV systems and evaluate their potential impact on occupant safety and energy efficiency.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Recognize factors affecting the risk of exposure to airborne hazards in labs and critical workspaces.
• Analyze how DCV systems operate and what defines proper performance.
• Apply how a risk assessment helps establish appropriate specifications for DCV systems.
• Analyze how air tracer tests are necessary to challenge and validate DCV performance.
• Recognize the importance of managing and maintaining performance of DCV systems.
• Recognize factors affecting the risk of exposure to airborne hazards in labs and critical workspaces.
• Analyze how DCV systems operate and what defines proper performance.
• Apply how a risk assessment helps establish appropriate specifications for DCV systems.
• Analyze how air tracer tests are necessary to challenge and validate DCV performance.
• Recognize the importance of managing and maintaining performance of DCV systems.
Content Level
Intermediate
Core Competencies
Chemical Sampling and Instrumental Analysis
Engineering Controls and Ventilation
Risk Assessment
Keywords
Gas and vapor detection
Labs – Health & Safety, Testing
Risk assessment and management
Testing, certification, and credentialing
Ventilation
Session Availability
In-person
OnDemand
Targeted Audience
Professional
Transfer of Knowledge
Group activities
Live Polling
Practical Application
Problem Solving /Practice Exercises
Small Group Discussion