Biological repositories, museums and collections of cultures of cells, tissues and organs require the organization of cryogenic storage in liquid nitrogen or specialized low-temperature chambers at temperatures down to -196oC.
Design of cryobanks
Design of cryobanks
A cryobank is a specialized room where various biological samples are stored. The latter may include various components of blood, stem cells and other biological materials. Storage is carried out at very low temperatures (up to -196 ° C) in liquid/gaseous nitrogen. For this purpose, specialized equipment is used, which largely determines the specifics of cryobank design. A comprehensive approach is used to create projects of such premises, which involves taking into account all features, as well as norms and requirements for the organization of such premises.
Design features
Cryobanks are created for different purposes, which will depend on the specifics of their organization. Such premises are necessary in the following cases:
- For greater work of IVF laboratories. In such institutions, it is necessary to properly store embryos, eggs and other biomaterials. For the full operation of the laboratory, it is enough to organize a minimal cryobank with the necessary equipment.
- For the needs of blood services. Such cryobanks are the largest, which requires special attention to planning. In banks of this type, erythrocytes, platelets, plasma, etc. are stored.
- To preserve stem cells. These rooms resemble blood banks. At the same time, they are less large-scale.
For the organization of a cryobank, various types of special equipment may be required, including software freezers, cryostores, cryogenic tanks, monitoring systems, archiving systems, etc.
For the competent design of a cryobank, it is necessary to take into account many aspects, including:
- Area of the premises. It is important to equip the cryobank with enough space. This will ensure free access and maintenance of the equipment. For this, experts use standards for the ratio of free space to the installation area. Also important is the distance between storage facilities, the possibility of comfortable loading/transportation of biomaterials, etc.
- Features of the floor covering. Due to the specifics of the equipment, it is important that the floor supports the weight of the equipment, taking into account the materials and nitrogen. It is equally important that the floor covering is heat-resistant, does not form dust and can withstand temperature changes.
- Covering ceilings and walls. It is also important for him to ensure strength and the absence of dust.
- No additional equipment. It is not allowed to place heating or other equipment in cryobanks. Also, there should not be organized workplaces for staff.
- Organization of ventilation. Forced ventilation must be created in cryobanks. It is also important to properly organize the ventilation holes in accordance with the location of the storage. Height and distance regulations are followed here.
- Creating an air intake channel. It is important that there is enough air for workers. Oxygen monitoring is also carried out to ensure the safety of personnel.
- Absence of third-party equipment. It is important that there are no water pipes or other plumbing equipment in the room.
- Illumination. The optimal amount of light should ensure comfortable and efficient work with materials.
Taking into account all these aspects, the requirements of the customer, as well as the norms and standards adopted at the legislative level, qualified designers develop the optimal solution for the cryobank.
Where can I order a high-quality cryobank project?
The “Technology Project Group” company has extensive experience in the development of medical facility projects. Working for more than 10 years, our team has created more than 150 projects, including cryobanks. We use modern technologies and an advanced approach to design, taking into account the specifics of a particular cryobank.
Our employees are well acquainted with domestic and foreign standards and are constantly improving, borrowing the experience of EU countries. This allows you to create effective and high-tech solutions.
Having decided to order a cryobank project from “Technology Project Group”, clients receive the development of volumetric planning works taking into account the placement of equipment, the rational organization of engineering communications, the competent arrangement of interconnected departments, the balance between the requirements of the client and legislation, the optimization of the use of resources and the budget, as well as examinations.
You can order a project from our company at an affordable price. Just contact us by phone and we will create an effective solution just for you. You can also ask all the questions you are interested in by e-mail.
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- Development of volume-planning solutions with placement of technological equipment and indication of the points of connection of engineering communications
- Rational location of interconnected services and premises depending on technological processes and flows
- Formation and issuance of detailed tasks for the development of engineering sections of the project
- We find the optimal balance between the customer’s requirements for technological processes and the compliance of project solutions with regulatory requirements
- Optimization of areas and resources depending on the technology, which ultimately allows you to save money at the stage of implementation and during the operation of the facility
- Full support of the project until obtaining a positive conclusion of the examination