Engineered and installed a highly specialized HVAC and ventilation system for Givaudan's new flavor and fragrance creation laboratory. The project's critical objective was to ensure precise environmental control and implement a sophisticated air handling system to completely prevent odor cross-contamination between different product development zones.
Client
Givaudan Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Year
2023
A Complex Engineering Puzzle
The primary technical challenge was the absolute necessity to prevent molecular cross-contamination. The HVAC system had to ensure that aromatic compounds from one lab area did not mix with another, which would compromise product integrity. This required creating multiple, completely isolated air zones with dedicated supply and exhaust systems within a single facility, while maintaining strict temperature and humidity for sensitive chemical processes.
Innovative & Efficient
Our team designed a multi-zone, single-pass HVAC system where 100% of the air supplied to each critical lab zone is fresh, conditioned air that is then exhausted directly to the outside without any recirculation. We installed dedicated Air Handling Units (AHUs) for each zone, incorporating activated carbon and chemical filtration stages to scrub the exhaust air. Strict pressure differentials were maintained between labs and corridors, all monitored and controlled by an integrated Building Management System (BMS).
Key Project Outcomes
Achieved zero odor cross-contamination between adjacent laboratory zones, ensuring product development integrity.
Maintained precise and stable laboratory conditions (Temperature ±1°C, Humidity ±5% RH), critical for R&D.
Ensured a safe working environment for chemists by providing high air change rates and effective fume extraction.
Delivered a system fully compliant with Givaudan's stringent global health, safety, and engineering standards.
“In our industry, air quality is not just a utility, it is a critical component of our research and product integrity. Their team understood these unique and demanding requirements perfectly. They engineered an HVAC solution that gives us the complete environmental control and isolation we need to innovate with confidence.”
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