The Modular Containment Laboratory (MCL) is a portable stand-alone walk in facility for research applications where biological safety is of concern. The MCL can be configured to user requirements for optimal integration with research equipment and protocols, creating a cost effective and safe working environment. The MCL includes partitioning and associated air cascading. Quality furniture and fittings finish the installation off, configured to end-user requirements.
Each MCL is supplied with a dedicated utilities chamber, securely housing mechanical and control equipment. All units undergo factory Acceptance testing before release for shipping.
Typical parameters and options:
Configuration: | |
Foyer, Vestibule and Containment laboratory (BSL-3) over 28 m².
Lockable utilities chamber. |
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Other configuration options: | |
BSL-1 and/or BSL2 configuration.
ABSL-2 and/or ABSL-3 configuration. Shade net roof cover. Renewable energy supply – solar. |
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Control: | |
Air pressure: | |
Foyer: +5Pa (±5Pa).
Vestibule: -15Pa (±5Pa). BSL-3 laboratory: -35Pa (±5Pa). |
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Cascaded to minimum of 12 air changes per hour. | |
Air pressure safety systems: | |
Automatic control against filter loading.
Audible and visual alarming when out of range. Ball-in –tube indicator of air flow direction. |
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Air quality: | |
Once-through non-recirculating.
Supply air: Primary and secondary filtration to 95% efficiency. Exhaust air: HEPA filtration with final efficiency of 99,97%. |
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Advanced option: | |
Supply air HEPA filtration with final efficiency of 99,97%. | |
Temperature: | |
Controlled at 24°C (~2°C). | |
Access: | |
Key lock.
Electronic door interlock. Emergency escape override. Fire alarm. Emergency exit. |
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Advanced option: | |
Biometrical access control.
Walk-in shower. Pass-through hatch. |
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Decontamination systems | |
Automated air decontamination programme with actuated low leakage dampers. | |
Advanced options: | |
Chemical/thermal decontamination, manual.
Chemical decontamination, PLC controlled. Pass-through autoclave. |
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Fixtures and fittings: | |
Laboratory work benches to 8,4 m².
6 Laboratory cabinets. Shelving to 5,4 m². 2 deep trough wash basins. |
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Advanced option: | |
Custom configuration to user requirements. | |
Services: | |
24 Electrical service outlets.
10 Damp proof LED lights. 2 Laboratory faucets. 5 Local areas network outlets. Remote monitoring of key performance parameters. |
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Optional services:
Custom configuration to user requirements. Animal ethical lighting* User notifications of monitored parameters via email or sms. |
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Utilities chamber: | |
Supply air unit with integrated climate control and filters.
Inverter drive water chiller air conditioning system. Exhaust air unit. Controls. |