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Modular Laboratories - Global Solutions

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Meeting Global Needs

Germfree modular container laboratory solutions are designed for areas of the world where specialized laboratory mechanical contractors are not present.

TB/HIV Lab Zaria, Nigeria


Meeting Global RequirementsGermfree provides a complete “turnkey” package:

– Design - space planning– Engineering– Manufacturing– Testing (F.A.T.)– Transportation and Installation– Commissioning– Certification – Training– On-going maintenance plans

This ensures the client receives a reliable, fully integrated, state-of-the-art laboratory facility delivered on time and on budget.


Why Germfree Modular Labs are Different

• Germfree entered the Modular laboratory market after 10 years of providing Mobile laboratories for

military off road and rough handling requirements. Mobile labs in contrast to Modular labs are

intended to move as often as everyday so durability and attention to construction methods and

materials is critical.• Germfree Mobile labs are engineered for world wide deployments (-40C to +40C) with immediate

laboratory operation upon arrival. • Meeting the military’s standards for ruggedness and reliability has led to designs and

manufacturing techniques that produce durable, long lasting and low maintenance Modular

laboratories.


Why Germfree Modular labs are Superior

• Germfree designs, engineers and manufactures the critical primary and secondary laboratory containment components. This allows Germfree to maintain complete control of the entire manufacturing process and assures seamless integration of all components.

• Germfree is the only Modular laboratory company in the world that also manufactures Modular laboratory critical components from Biological Safety Cabinets to casework to helium leak tested ductwork.


Why Germfree’s Labs Work• Germfree understands the difference between delivering a modular lab to

a continental U.S. destination and a modular lab going to a low resource, developing or remote area of the world. Germfree designs and engineers our modular labs to meet mobile lab requirements so they will handle the rigors of international transportation. This way, installation commissioning and certification are not delayed.


Modular Laboratory SizeGermfree modular container laboratories can meet BSL-2, BSL-3 and new T.B. laboratory requirements. Any number of containers can be joined together to create a larger workspace. Laboratories can be designed to allow for future expansion. For BSL-3 laboratories 25% of the total container space is dedicated for mechanical equipment.

One shipping container: 32 m2 total area. Two shipping containers: 64 m2 total area.

Three shipping containers 96 m2 total area yields approximately 72 m2 of BSL-3 laboratory space.


Joined modules create a spacious laboratory work area - 4.5m wide.

Containers are connected with heavy gauge stainless steel flanges and single piece “bio-seal” gaskets. The method and testing of the connections is similar to Germfree’s Class III BSC-

glovebox construction. .


Laboratory DesignGermfree partners with the client for a

collaborative space planning- design process.

BSL-3 design with three interconnected container modules placed side by side

3D drawings are provided by Germfree to initiate the design process. The design phase is used to confirm BSL laboratory compliance, plan interior space and initiate engineering of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems (M.E.P)


Primary Containment Equipment Integration

Germfree manufactures primary containment equipment including Class I, II and Class III Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), fume hoods and laminar flow benches.


Laboratory Equipment Integration

Double door autoclavealso shown airlock-pass through and liquid dunk-tank

Specialty T.B. culture equipment


Animal Housing Rooms within the Modular Laboratory or Independent Modular Vivarium can be provided

Germfree will design the laboratory and HVAC system to accommodate animals.


Sealed Laboratory Interiors

Germfree uses high performance composite walls with flooring coved up the wall to provide a sealed interior suitable for wash-downs and gas decontamination. Electrical and data lines are

isolated and run in surface mount chases to minimize penetrations of the walls.


Casework is manufactured by Germfree with all surfaces easily accessible for complete cleaning. Edges are rounded and corners coved for cleaning and gas decontamination.

Custom Casework


Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)Germfree has experienced mechanical and electrical engineers on staff

dedicated to BSL-3 HVAC system design.


BSL-3 HVAC-Filtration-Pressure Control

Germfree technicians program the Building Automation System (BAS) in-house to allow for complete testing of the system at various stages during manufacturing.


HVAC ductwork and plenums are all welded stainless steel and are helium leak tested by Germfree technicians

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Stainless Steel Ductwork and Plenums


Effluent Decontamination Systems (EDS)

Continuous Flow Chemical EDS System suitable to handle all waste water from a modular BSL-3 container laboratory


FAT Testing, Commissioning and Certification

• Modular laboratories are fully operational and pre-commission tested at our facility in Ormond Beach prior to shipment.

• The commissioning document is used as a template for performance testing of the entire laboratory system. Failure mode testing is also performed.

• Biosafety and biosecurity check lists are reviewed.

• All BSCs, primary containment equipment and HVAC HEPA filtration systems are tested and certified.

• Germfree tests all laboratories and equipment using the electrical requirements of the destination country e.g. 230V 50Hz. Germfree has a 50Hz electrical generator.

• On-site commissioning and certification is carried out by independent third party commissioning agents and certifiers and a detailed report with test results is presented to the client.


Export Controls Germfree has experience with US export laws and regulations and has obtained

licenses to export BSL-3 laboratories to Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

We have worked with both the Department of Commerce, for items controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the Department of State,

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, for ITAR items.


TransportationShipping containers are loaded onto container trailers at the destination port. These

trailers are available at any sea port worldwide.

Containers are shipped via “break-bulk ocean freight”, meaning they are placed below deck on a cargo ship for added safety and security, yet they are durable enough and meet

international standards to be handled like containers stacked on deck.

BSL-3 container laboratory in transit to Zaria, Nigeria


Installation of Modular Laboratory

Three container BSL-3 laboratory installed with connection to existing BSL-2 facility.

Germfree personnel arrive on site to meet the shipment and stay on site until installation is complete


Completed Installation

Container laboratory with walkway and roof

Two containers after delivery

Modular laboratory facilities can be finished and landscaped to resemble or match an existing facility.


Modular Packaged BSL-3 HVAC Suites Germfree now offers complete BSL-3 HVAC packaged suites for small

projects and renovations of existing buildings.

These packaged units can be provided on skids for use in existing building interiors or in a shipping container which would connect to the existing building.

Skid mount


Modular Packaged BSL-3 HVAC Suite

Initial site assessment by HVAC engineer

Complete detailed engineering package


Germfree Modular BSL-3 HVAC Packages Include:

• Properly sized HVAC air conditioning and heating equipment• Supply HEPA/ASHRAE filtration housings• Exhaust HEPA filtration housings with shut off valves and

decontamination ports• Exhaust blowers and controls• Automated pressure control systems• Stainless steel plenums and ductwork- Helium leak tested• Single pass or recirculating systems• Building Automation Systems (BAS)• Installation assistance


Germfree Also Provides Individual Components:

• Class I, II and III Biological Safety Cabinets• Airlocks-Passboxes• Dunk Tanks• Double Door Autoclaves• Complete BSL-3 HVAC Packages• HEPA and Carbon Filter Housings• EDS (Effluent Decontamination Systems)• Electrical Generator Packages


Additional Services provided:

• Biosafety risk assessment

• On-site biosafety training

• Biosecurity risk assessment

• AAALAC assessment and requirements

• Physical security threat and vulnerability assessment

• Emergency planning and preparedness

• Laboratory planning and programming

• Administrative procedures, including SOP’s

• Facility maintenance program development, including SOP’s and customized training

Germfree Laboratories, Inc.11 Aviator Way

Ormond Beach, FL. 32174Phone:+1-386-265-4300

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