Publisher's Synopsis
This book reflects the increased international concern, throughout industry and government over the design of existing laboratories which were built to house research and development teams, and were intended to provide test facilities and accommodate work controlling quality standards and raw material inspection. It takes into account the need to improve health and safety standards (for both laboratory personnel and those in neighbouring buildings) and looks at the effective use of laboratory space and facilities, an area where there has been a resurgence of interest, world-wide.;At a time when some laboratories are inflexible in design, resulting in high costs when work programmes need to be changed or when new test facilities are added, this topical work reviews the problems of design, construction and refurbishment or conversion of existing laboratories. All types of laboratory are covered, including electrical engineering and production engineering, industrial laboratories, chemistry and physical research and test laboratories, and microbiological establishments. Covered in this broad spectrum are the experiences gained in energy conservation in USA features required in the design of laboratories in tropical climates and the Third World.
