Learn how chemical fume hoods function and what steps your lab can take to reduce its energy consumption.

Some of the most energy intensive buildings on the MIT campus consume so much energy because of the need to heat or cool air that can be quickly removed from the building by exhaust capture devices that are designed to protect people from hazardous materials. Chemical fume hoods are the most commonly used exhaust capture device.

This presentation will discuss how chemical fume hoods function and what steps labs can take to reduce their energy consumption.

Speakers: Jim Doughty, Senior Program Manager, EHS - Industrial Hygiene Program (IHP)

This seminar is part of the Safe & Sustainable Labs (S2L) - Earth Month Seminar Series. S2L is an initiative to promote a safe and sustainable research environment to align with MIT’s Climate Action Plan. A partnership between Environment, Health & Safety Office, Department of Facilities, Office of Sustainability, Office of Vice President for Finance, and DLCs.