Home » Expertise » Airflow controls » Qualification of ventilated laboratory equipment
Expertise / Air quality control

Qualification of ventilated laboratory equipment

La qualification des équipements de laboratoire ventilés, tels que les sorbonnes, les hottes à flux laminaire et les postes de sécurité microbiologique (PSM), est une étape indispensable pour garantir un environnement de travail sécurisé, protéger les opérateurs, et préserver l’intégrité des produits manipulés.

This equipment plays a key role in research laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare establishments.

Why qualify this equipment?

Ces dispositifs ventilés permettent de maîtriser les flux d’air et de contenir les polluants particulaires et microbiologiques.

La qualification s’assure que chaque équipement répond aux normes réglementaires (ISO 14644, NF EN 14175, NF EN 12469, etc.) et offre les performances attendues en matière de sécurité et de protection.

Fume cupboard airflow measurement

Fume cupboard control

Control of Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSC) and Laminar Flow Hoods (LFH)

Control of
fume cupboards
Fume cupboards are used to protect operators and the environment by capturing and evacuating chemical fumes and hazardous particles. They ensure effective control of air flows to limit the risks of exposure and contamination in working environments.

Measuring frontal air velocities

Check air velocity through the work opening to ensure effective containment of pollutants.

Image description

Containment tests

Use of gaseous tracers (SF6) to assess the capacity of the fume cupboard to contain pollutants.

Image description

Air flow visualization

Identification of areas of turbulence and possible aeraulic disturbances.

Image description

Comfort parameter measurement

Check temperature, humidity and sound pressure.

Image description
Control of
PSM and HFL

Microbiological Safety Cabinets (PSM) and Laminar Flow Hoods (HFL) are used to protect operators, products and the environment. This equipment controls unidirectional air flows to prevent contamination and guarantee a sterile workspace.

Particle counting

Measurement of suspended particle concentrations to check compliance with air cleanliness classes.

Image description

Measurement of particle removal kinetics and recovery time

These analyses enable us to check how quickly equipment can eliminate particles generated in the workspace, guaranteeing rapid return to clean conditions after a disturbance.

Image description

Airflow assessment

PSM Downflow, guard-vein and laminarity control for optimum protection against microbiological contamination.
HFL Checking the speed and regularity of unidirectional flow (horizontal or vertical) to protect products.

Image description

HEPA filter integrity tests

Filter leak detection to ensure effective filtration of fine particles and maintain a controlled environment.

Image description

Biocontamination control

Analysis of viable particles in the air and on surfaces to assess microbiological risks.

Image description

Air flow visualization

Use smoke to check the efficiency of downward or horizontal air flows, identify dead zones and ensure a sterile environment.

Image description

Comfort parameter measurement

Controls brightness, sound level, temperature and humidity.

Image description

Discover our other solutions

Airflow controls

More information on

our services & solutions

?