Lab glossary
Downflow velocity
The speed of HEPA-filtered air moving down over the work surface of a biosafety cabinet, typically 0.25–0.50 m/s. It protects the work from contamination.
- Also: downflow
The speed of HEPA-filtered air moving down over the work surface of a biosafety cabinet, typically 0.25–0.50 m/s. It protects the work from contamination.