Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Laboratory Fume Hoods ADVANTAGES: Up to 75% energy savings over current fume hood systems Allows use of small HVAC systems Avoids expensive control systems required by VAV fume hoods ABSTRACT: Fume hoods, used to protect the user from breathing harmful chemical vapors, … [Read more...] about Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Laboratory Fume Hood IB-1205
Energy Technologies
Low Cost, Stable Switchable Mirrors: Lithium Ion Mirrors with Improved Stability IB-1817
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Architectural glass Sunroofs and rear view mirrors Aerospace insolation controls Optical switching elements Thin film displays ADVANTAGES: Active components are more stable than metal hydrides over time Low material and fabrication costs ABSTRACT: Switchable mirrors are a new generation of electrochromic windows … [Read more...] about Low Cost, Stable Switchable Mirrors: Lithium Ion Mirrors with Improved Stability IB-1817
Water-retaining Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications IB-2416
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: PEM fuel cells for transportation and portable electronic devices (e.g., laptop, mp3 players, cell phones) Clothing that protects from dehydration ADVANTAGES: Retains more water at higher temperatures than at lower temperatures, at constant relative humidity Operates at a higher temperature (90°C) and lower humidity (50%) than … [Read more...] about Water-retaining Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications IB-2416
Optimal Siting of Bio-Samplers in Buildings CR-2219
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Designing indoor sampler monitoring systems Identifying ways to harden buildings against bio-agent releases Exploring sampler requirements ADVANTAGES: Maximizes the probability of detecting a bio-agent release Considers multiple release parameters Quantifies the probability of various release scenarios for realistic … [Read more...] about Optimal Siting of Bio-Samplers in Buildings CR-2219
Channelized Filter Inlets or Strippers for Improved Real-Time Formaldehyde Measurement IB-3035
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Formaldehyde measurement devices Air pollution monitoring/industrial hygiene Medical research, e.g., monitoring breath for biomarkers of disease Microelectronic sensors Demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) ADVANTAGES: Compact and portable Improves real time formaldehyde measurement accuracy Scalable Adaptable for … [Read more...] about Channelized Filter Inlets or Strippers for Improved Real-Time Formaldehyde Measurement IB-3035