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Safe, Successful and Sustainable Laboratories Peter James and Lisa Hopkinson S-Lab, University of Bradford, UK www.goodcampus.org
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The S-Lab Sustainable Safe Successful
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Lab Impacts Energy - c £150 million pa - 40-70% HVAC - 20-40% Equipment Water Chemicals/supplies Waste – much hazardous Space
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Lab Energy - Bioscience Liverpool, Biosciences Edinburgh, Cancer Research. excl. autoclave York, Biology Edinburgh, Cancer Research
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Energy Costs - Biosciences Liverpool, Biosciences Edinburgh, Cancer Research, excl. autoclaveYork, Biology Edinburgh, Cancer Research
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Lab Energy - Chemistry Manchester Cambridge, excl. Server rooms
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Energy Costs - Chemistry Manchester Cambridge excl. Server rooms
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Building & Services Activities Supply Design & Management Voltage optimisation/reduction High efficiency transformers High efficiency back up Zero/low carbon sources Thermal recovery/storage Fabric & lighting (LED) Wider operating parameters Efficient/modular equipment Low flow/alternative containment Demand responsiveness Free cooling/heating High efficiency equipment Eqt consolidation/sharing Lay out & zoning Storage policies/actions Central services Space efficient/natural write up Good understanding Effective maintenance Monitoring/recommissioning Right sizing Energy awareness/incentives Laboratory Energy Opportunities
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Case 6 - Nottingham Fume Cupboards Linking 380 VAV controls to BMS Converting average sash heights to notional savings compared to 365/7/24 Feedback to labs + awareness campaign - Stickers on FC - Posters in Labs - User awareness/training - Postgraduate LAB Champions Network 10% reduction in use, saving at least £62,700, 1.9 million kWh of energy and 520 tonnes of CO 2 per annum
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Case 2 – Better Chemical Management, Edinburgh Tracking all chemicals through barcoded containers Users see in-house inventory when ordering £100,000 first year savings of chemical purchasing costs £12,000/year savings of management/disposal costs Fast access to chemicals Regular chemical audits SciQuest e-procurement links Derek Burgess, Procurement Manager
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Case 5 – Replacing Freezers at Newcastle £725 litre freezer energy - 6,000–21,000 kWh/y £180,000 of central funding to replace old models 36 -80 freezers replaced, saving 131,000 kWh 7 years, at 9.5p per kWh Reduced space, more reliable More £ for research Clare Rogers, Director Estates Support Services
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Case 4 – Improved Sample Tracking, Queen Mary Blizard Institute Cell & Molecular Science Combined 8 research centres, 40 liquid nitrogen dewars into centralised store Barcode tracking & standardised containers 50% fewer samples Easier sample retrieval Less degradation risk Human Tissues Act compliance easier
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Lab Assessment Self-assessment tool for lab users (and estates) Inspired by work of LabRATS Building (high level) and Lab Specific Assessment templates Lab specific assessment – 30 criteria in 9 categories Evidence of compliance Best practice guidance 2-3 hrs per lab
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