Cooker hoods & laboratory fume hoods

Activated carbon finds important applications in both cooker hoods and laboratory fume hoods due to its excellent adsorption properties.

Cooker Hoods

Activated carbon filters are commonly used in cooker hoods to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and fumes that result from cooking processes. As air is drawn through the hood, the activated carbon captures and adsorbs the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) responsible for odors, leading to fresher indoor air.

Some cooker hoods integrate activated carbon with other filtration mechanisms, such as mesh filters, to capture grease particles and larger contaminants. This combination ensures that the air released back into the kitchen is cleaner and free from both odors and visible particles.

While activated carbon primarily targets odors, it can also help reduce the release of harmful VOCs and small particles that can result from cooking processes. This contributes to improved indoor air quality and a healthier cooking environment.

Laboratory Fume Hoods

In laboratory fume hoods, where various chemical reactions and experiments take place, activated carbon filters are used to adsorb and remove hazardous chemical vapors, fumes, and gases generated during experiments. This helps protect researchers and lab personnel from exposure to harmful substances.

The exhaust air from laboratory fume hoods often contains trace amounts of hazardous chemicals. Before releasing the exhaust air into the environment, it is often passed through activated carbon filters to ensure that any remaining chemical vapors are effectively captured and prevented from entering the outside air.

Researchers working with volatile, noxious, or malodorous chemicals benefit from the use of activated carbon in laboratory fume hoods. The carbon adsorbs these compounds, reducing their concentration in the working environment and providing a safer and more comfortable workspace.

Organic solvents used in laboratories can emit vapors that pose health risks. Activated carbon can adsorb these vapors, minimizing their presence in the laboratory atmosphere and reducing the potential for inhalation exposure.

In some cases, laboratory equipment or samples may be sensitive to airborne contaminants. Activated carbon filters help maintain a cleaner and less chemically contaminated environment, protecting valuable equipment and experiments.

Both in cooker hoods and laboratory fume hoods, the efficiency of activated carbon depends on factors such as the type and quality of activated carbon used, the design of the filtration system, and the specific substances being targeted. Regular replacement or regeneration of activated carbon filters is necessary to ensure their continued effectiveness in adsorbing contaminants.