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Design Handbook on Animal Research Facilities Using Static Microisolators 
2.2.2 Series Set One - CO 2 used as tracer gas 
Parallel Cage Orientation 
Desired Air Velocity (fpm) 
Temperature Rise in Cage (°F) 
Ventilation Rate (cfm) 
15 
6.02 
0.06 
20 
5.31 
0.07 
30 
5.13 
0.10 
40 
5.19 
0.10 
50 
5.08 
0.12 
Perpendicular Cage Orientation 
Desired Air Velocity (fpm) 
Temperature Rise in Cage (°F) 
Ventilation Rate (cfm) 
15 
5.56 
0.05 
20 
5.17 
0.06 
30 
5.96 
0.06 
40 
5.18 
0.07 
50 
4.49 
0.09 
Cage Ventilation Rate vs. Approach Velocity 
Series Set One: C02 @ 0.1 L/ Min Injection Rate 
Mouse Heater Type: DMH 
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Approach Velocity (fpni) 
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♦— Parallel Cage Orienatation 
Perpendicular Cage Orienatation 
