S-Lab - Reducing Autoclave Energy Use and Environmental Impact
Date
23 October 2014
Venue
University of Warwick
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Laboratory equipment uses much energy and water, and has other significant environmental impacts. S-Lab audits have found that the equipment energy bill alone can be over £100,000 annually in a large laboratory. There is growing evidence, e.g. from laboratory fridges and freezers, that these impacts can be reduced cost-effectively, and without reducing (and often enhancing) performance, through a mix of supplier innovation, effective procurement and improved working practices. A collaborative group has been formed by HEFCE, SUPC, S-Lab and leading universities such as Cambridge and Warwick to drive similar change in other types of laboratory equipment. This workshop focuses on autoclaves and others will follow dealing with different types of equipment. The workshops generally aim to:
Share experience on good practice and improvement opportunities:
Build networks of HE users, procurement, suppliers and others;
Explore opportunities to drive further progress, e.g. through purchasing agreements.
Explore how to influence suppliers and users in reducing the energy use and environmental impact of autoclaves
Specific topics that are likely to be addressed in this workshop are:
What is the variation in energy consumption between different autoclave models and operating states?
What design factors make a difference to autoclave energy consumption and environmental impacts? E.g. standby functions, heating methods.
What operational factors make a difference to autoclave energy consumption and environmental impacts? E.g. batching, maintenance, sizing.
What are the good practice examples in the sector and beyond?
What scope is there for sector procurement mechanisms to influence energy consumption?
Effective Laboratory Equipment:
Reducing Autoclave Energy Use and Environmental Impact
University of Warwick, 23 October 2014
Programme
12.00 – 13.00 Registration (no lunch provided but the venue has a café so come early to network)
13.00 - 13.05 Overview: The Reducing the Environmental Impact of Research Equipment Initiative
Steve Butcher, Head of Procurement, HEFCE
13.05 – 13.10 Autoclave Energy and Environmental Impacts: Key Issues
Peter James, Director, S-Lab
13.10 – 13.40 Autoclave Use in the University of Warwick School of Life Sciences
Simon Bailey, Head of Administration, School of Life Sciences, and colleagues
13.40 – 14.10 Autoclave Use at the Sanger Institute + Autoclave Regulation Update
Jonathan Lovell, Science Facilities Manager, Sanger Institute
14.10 – 14.40 A Supplier’s Perspectives on Autoclaves in HE
Andy Evans, Sustainability Manager, VWR and others
14.40 – 15.00 Break
15.00 – 16.00 Small Group/Plenary discussion – experience sharing, next steps (NB Formal finish at 1600, but informal discussion may continue for 10-15 minutes)
Click here to book.
Share experience on good practice and improvement opportunities:
Build networks of HE users, procurement, suppliers and others;
Explore opportunities to drive further progress, e.g. through purchasing agreements.
Explore how to influence suppliers and users in reducing the energy use and environmental impact of autoclaves
Specific topics that are likely to be addressed in this workshop are:
What is the variation in energy consumption between different autoclave models and operating states?
What design factors make a difference to autoclave energy consumption and environmental impacts? E.g. standby functions, heating methods.
What operational factors make a difference to autoclave energy consumption and environmental impacts? E.g. batching, maintenance, sizing.
What are the good practice examples in the sector and beyond?
What scope is there for sector procurement mechanisms to influence energy consumption?
Effective Laboratory Equipment:
Reducing Autoclave Energy Use and Environmental Impact
University of Warwick, 23 October 2014
Programme
12.00 – 13.00 Registration (no lunch provided but the venue has a café so come early to network)
13.00 - 13.05 Overview: The Reducing the Environmental Impact of Research Equipment Initiative
Steve Butcher, Head of Procurement, HEFCE
13.05 – 13.10 Autoclave Energy and Environmental Impacts: Key Issues
Peter James, Director, S-Lab
13.10 – 13.40 Autoclave Use in the University of Warwick School of Life Sciences
Simon Bailey, Head of Administration, School of Life Sciences, and colleagues
13.40 – 14.10 Autoclave Use at the Sanger Institute + Autoclave Regulation Update
Jonathan Lovell, Science Facilities Manager, Sanger Institute
14.10 – 14.40 A Supplier’s Perspectives on Autoclaves in HE
Andy Evans, Sustainability Manager, VWR and others
14.40 – 15.00 Break
15.00 – 16.00 Small Group/Plenary discussion – experience sharing, next steps (NB Formal finish at 1600, but informal discussion may continue for 10-15 minutes)
Click here to book.
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