UV light desinfects the sterile laminar flow cabinet when not in use

Laminar flow cabinet or laminar flow closet is a carefully enclosed bench designed to prevent contamination of semiconductor wafers, biological samples, or any particle sensitive device. Air is drawn through a HEPA filter and blown in a very smooth, laminar flow towards the user. The cabinet is usually made of stainless steel with no gaps or joints where spores might collect. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 2401 KB) Summary UV light decontaminates the laminar flow bench when not used Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Ultraviolet Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 2401 KB) Summary UV light decontaminates the laminar flow bench when not used Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Ultraviolet Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... HEPA (IPA: ) is an acronym for high efficiency particulate absorbing or high efficiency particulate arrestance or, as officially defined by the Department of Energy (DOE) high efficiency particulate air. This type of air filter can theoretically remove at least 99. ... Laminar flow (bottom) and turbulent flow (top) over a submarine hull. ... In metallurgy, stainless steel (inox) is defined as a ferrous alloy with a minimum of 10% chromium content. ...

Such hoods exist in both horizontal and vertical configurations.

Laminar flow cabinets may have a UV-C germicidal lamp to sterilize the shell and contents when not in use. (It is important to switch this light off as it will quickly give any exposed skin sunburn, and may cause cataracts) Note: Ultraviolet is also the name of a 1998 UK television miniseries about vampires. ... A compact fluorescent lamp A fluorescent lamp is a type of electric lamp that excites argon and mercury vapor to create luminescence. ... Cataract is also used to mean a waterfall or where the flow of a river changes dramatically. ...

See also

• Fume hood