Modular Vacuum for Labs: Sustainability, Scientific Performance, & Economy
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In this course, you will learn about strategies for supplying lab vacuum in STEM facilities. Relative strengths and weaknesses are considered. Emphasis is placed on the specification, design, and installation of local vacuum networks. Brief case studies are used to demonstrate the suitability of local vacuum networks for a wide range of project types—renovation and new construction; teaching labs and research labs; and single labs to entire lab buildings.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain the relationship between the nature of the science program intended for a laboratory and the vacuum options available to support those scientific objectives in new construction and renovations.
- Identify the potential for material, energy, and water savings that can be achieved by employing laboratory vacuum networks as compared to alternative approaches to lab vacuum supply, and the contribution of those savings to sustainability objectives.
- Convey to clients the opportunity to reduce building emissions through choices regarding the lab vacuum utility by recovering waste solvent vapors rather than exhausting them.
- Recall the questions to be asked during project programming to ensure that the specified vacuum utility meets the customer’s scientific needs and sustainability objectives related to materials, energy and water use, and emissions, considering both system performance and manufacturer’s production processes.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Scott Leahy on behalf of VACUUBRAND. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Scott Leahy
Title: Technical Marketing Manager, VACUUBRAND, INC.
Background: Scott Leahy is the Director of Technical Marketing for VACUUBRAND, INC. He brings a background in engineering design, project management, product management, and marketing to his responsibilities at VACUUBRAND, where he assists design and construction professionals in the implementation of VACUU∙LAN® lab vacuum networks into new and renovated lab spaces. Mr. Leahy is also active in training the A/E community in the use of modular vacuum networks to support the underlying scientific research while ensuring the adaptability, sustainability, and economy expected of modern lab design. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) from Tufts University, a master's degree in mechanical engineering (MSME) from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a master's degree in business administration (MBA) degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
