Answer three questions about the work planned for a lab space to get a starting-point Laboratory Ventilation Design Level (LVDL-0 through LVDL-4), based on the ASHRAE / AIHA / ACS classification framework for laboratory airflow control systems.
LVDL Selector — Antrum
Laboratory airflow intelligence
Laboratory Ventilation Design Level Selector
Answer three questions about the work planned for a lab space to get a starting-point Laboratory Ventilation Design Level (LVDL-0 through LVDL-4), based on the ASHRAE / AIHA / ACS classification framework for laboratory airflow control systems.
01. Quantity of hazardous materials typically in use
The framework does not tie these bins to specific volumes. It only fixes one number: "laboratory scale" work is generally capped around 4 L (1 gal) per process. Where a given process sits between Negligible and Very large is a judgment call, usually made with EH&S during a hazard review, not a lookup table.
02. Potential for airborne generation during the work
03. Hazard severity of chemicals used or produced
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Select an answer for all three questions to generate a recommended LVDL.
