Question

Cantor Corp. is the country’s third largest manufacturer of garden furniture and accessories. They are planning to sell a new oak and cast iron bench that will be available in a choice of three colors. Part of the manufacturing process requires the iron handrails to be spray-painted. As this is a new process for the company, they will have to create workstations adequate to the task. Their first step is to design a local exhaust ventilation system. 1. What are the major elements of such a system? 2. Which hood type should they use for their local exhaust ventilation system and why 3. What special room conditions are critical for this type of hood? 4. In general, what are the other types of hoods utilized in a local ventilation system? An important step in the system design is to determine whether an air cleaner is needed to reduce the amount of contaminants discharged to the environment. 5. What factors determine the type of cleaner needed? 6. What type would you select for the spray painting job? Management is concerned about their ability to supply adequate makeup air so that they don’t become air bound. 7. What are the important features to keep in mind when designing a makeup air system?

Answer 1