P602 Training Material

Basic LEV Maths – Fan Laws

A Simple Introduction to One of the Most Important Mathematical Principles in LEV   LEVCentral Expert Commentary One subject that many new LEV engineers find intimidating is fan laws. Yet they are amongst the simplest—and most useful—mathematical relationships used in …

Fletcher’s Nomogram for LEV Design

The Slide Rule of LEV Engineering Before Computers, Apps and Spreadsheets   LEVCentral Expert Commentary Before spreadsheets, mobile apps and computer-based duct design software became commonplace, LEV engineers relied on a remarkable graphical calculation tool known simply as Fletcher’s Nomogram. …

The Moody Diagram

An Important Chart in Fluid Mechanics and LEV Design   LEVCentral Expert Commentary If Fletcher’s Nomogram was the traditional graphical calculator for duct pressure losses, then the Moody Diagram is the chart that makes those calculations possible. The Moody Diagram …

LEV Glossary of terms

This is a glossary of basic LEV terms: ACoP –  Approved code of practice. This carries greater legal weight in Great Britain courts than guidance. Aerodynamic diameter – The diameter of a unit-density sphere that has the same settling velocity in air as …

HSE What is Local Exhaust Ventilation – Video

A Simple Introduction to How LEV Systems Protect Workers’ Health   LEVCentral Expert Commentary This short HSE video is one of the best introductory resources available for anyone who is new to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). Produced by HSE, it …

Fan Laws and System Curves

Why Every LEV Designer and Commissioning Engineer Should Understand Fan Performance Relationships   LEVCentral Expert Commentary Few engineering principles are more useful to LEV designers, commissioning engineers and ventilation practitioners than the Fan Laws. Despite their apparent simplicity, these relationships …

P602 LEV Design – Manual Design Calculation Sheet

A Practical Design Worksheet for LEV Calculations and System Design Exercises   LEVCentral Expert Commentary One of the challenges facing candidates undertaking the BOHS P602 Proficiency Module is translating ventilation theory into practical system design calculations. Whilst software tools and …

OMEGA: “Measuring Air Flow in Ducts, Pipes, Hoods and Stacks”

This practical reference guide provides an excellent introduction to one of the most fundamental activities undertaken by LEV engineers and occupational hygienists: measuring airflow. Although produced for the North American market, the principles described are directly applicable to LEV testing …

LEV Basic Maths Revision Guide

Document Type: Learning Resource / Pre-Course Revision Guide Produced By: OXYL8 Ltd Topic Areas: LEV Training P601 Preparation LEV Calculations Duct Velocity Flowrate Calculations Pitot Tube Measurements Commissioning Fundamentals Source Document View Maths Guide as PDF Last reviewed by LEVCentral: …

HSE – Top 10 Noise Control Techniques

This HSE guidance provides ten practical noise control techniques that can be applied across a wide range of industries to reduce workplace noise exposure and minimise the risk of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). The guidance focuses on simple engineering and …