Smog Chambers
Simulation Chambers / Smog Chambers
Climate Change Research. As global warming threatens our planet, more and more research facilities devoted to the study of climate change use simulation chambers (sometimes known as smog chambers) heat sealed from FEP and PFA films to create a controlled environment in which to perform research.
Engineers at Ingeniven designed the very first smog chamber used by Carneige Mellon University almost 20 years ago. Since that time we have helped dozens of researchers from all over the globe design and produce simulation chambers ranging from small desktop simulation enclosures to huge chambers that are literally a “walk in” laboratory.
Many of the simulation and smog chambers
currently in use by universities and private
agencies across the world have been personally
designed and fabricated by the founders of
Ingeniven.
Ingeniven can advise you from the
beginning with design help to assure the perfect
solution for your needs. We work with you to
design the chamber that is right for you
regardless of its size or number of ports. We
also offer a standard range of economic
chambers.
- If you
need a small desktop smog chamber or an
extremely large “drive in” simulation
chamber Ingeniven can help you.
- Expert
installation and deployment is always
available and we can assist you with a one
step solution.
- If you
currently have a chamber that has damage or
distress, ingeniven can repair and restore
your chamber to great working condition.
Engineers at Ingeniven designed the very first
smog chamber used by Carneige Mellon University
almost 20 years ago. Since that time we have
helped dozens of researches from all over the
globe design and produce simulation chambers
ranging from
small desktop simulation enclosures to huge
chambers that are literally a “walk in”
laboratory.
Purpose and Uses of Smog Chambers
(Simulation Chambers)
Smog chambers are used to investigate synthetic
atmospheres comprising naturally occurring
hydrocarbons as well as hydrocarbons from human
sources….
Smog is a term that is derived from the words
Smoke and Fog. It is created as a result of
photochemical reactions between sunlight and
both naturally occurring and man-made
pollutants. Scientists from around the globe use
smog chambers to create a “Synthetic”
environment where they can measure the effects
of airborne compounds and how they react to
changes in the atmosphere. Smog chambers have
been used for years to simulate natural and man
made conditions
Scientists are now able to predict the toxic
potential of airborne compounds to individuals
or groups in a certain geographical area as a
result of smog chamber technology.
Smog chambers are typically very large
enclosures that are made from (FEP) Fluorinated
Ethylene Propylene film, .005” thick. They are
typically supported by an external framework
that keeps them deployed while being used. They
have inlet and outlet ports that are typically
located at opposite ends of the chamber, some
type of circulating fan to mix the chamber
components, and a re-sealable method to allow
entry and exit of the chamber.
Teflon FEP is a perfect choice due to its light
transmission properties in a variety of
wavelengths. It has low permeability to most
chemicals and is readily sealable into a variety
of custom shapes.
When designing your chamber think about the
size, how it will be deployed, is it going to be
moved often, are people going to walk around it
constantly, do you need to get in and out of the
chamber, inlets/ outlets manifolds for multiple
ports. These are all important factors to
consider. The best way to design your chamber is
to sketch it out with all of the things you need
and then ingeniven will develop a chamber to
your exact specifications.
For more help or information with your specific need, please complete the inquiry form below or call us at 603-601-0877.
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