Already driving tangible change and carbon emission reductions, Clean Air’s Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) fume cupboard design and type-testing is disrupting industry norms with its transformational potential. Developed in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, it marries academic innovation with sustainability, enhanced safety, and real-world functionality.
One standout feature is CFD’s ability to eliminate sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) in fume cupboard design and type-testing. SF6 is a potent greenhouse gas with a Global Warming Potential of 22,800. Traditionally used to type-test fume cupboards, Clean Air’s pioneering work to develop an alternative means that testing needn’t cost the earth.
Every member of the lab community wants to feel safe, and CFD can enhance the efficiency of fume cupboards, optimising airflow patterns and improving safety and containment. This can yield measurable CO2 savings while enhancing operator protection.
Another positive is that there is no need for physical prototypes. Designs are modelled and improved digitally, eliminating materials usage, machining energy, and landfill waste in fume cupboard R&D.
“CFD for fume cupboards has the potential to save 100s of tonnes of CO2e per year,” says Dr Andrew Manning, R&D Manager at Clean Air. “By choosing it, labs are not just adopting cutting-edge technology – they’re embracing a sustainable solution that encompasses reduced greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction, energy efficiency and heightened safety. This decision highlights responsible organisations as champions of sustainability and positive change.”
“Clean Air’s pioneering development of CFD design and type-testing delivers safer, optimised fume cupboard designs – something which will resonate with the proactive lab community seeking actionable sustainability without compromising on containment.”
Visit our specialist team on Stand D50 to find out more about how CFD can optimise your fume cupboard safety.
