COZI Laboratory

Infrastructure

• The COZI Laboratory has bench and rack space for visiting instruments
• It is a stable temperature-controlled (18C) air-conditioned environment
• There are access points to a common sampling manifold
• Clean (scrubbed for ozone, carbon monoxide, NOx, VOCs) and dry (-40degCdp) compressed air supply
• Connections to Helium, N5, N6 Nitrogen, CO₂ in Argon, oxygen permanent gas supplies (gas consumption will be charged for)
• Facility for data logging using a laptop equipped with Daqfactory software
• Meteorological data for interpreting atmospheric measurements
• There is a Teflon chamber for chamber experiments of trace gases with controllable temperature from-2 to 40 °C, controllable humidity 35 % to 80 % RH and a volume > 1500 litres

Power

• Single-phase 240V/50Hz power outlets are available in the COZI Laboratory
• Three-phase power may also be available to power shipping containers that can be located outside
• Costs will be incurred for large power usage
• For an instrument or container that uses more than 3kW/hr 20p per kW/hr will be charged
• Additional generators could be accommodated easily on site
• Please contact the Instrument Scientist for more detail

Arriving

• On arrival, please go directly to the WACL main entrance. Use the intercom system to dial the extension number for the person you are visiting (phone numbers are listed in the glass panel to your right).
• If you have any problems please contact Jenny Hudson on 01904 322609.

Location on Campus

• The COZI Laboratory is located across the road from the main chemistry department behind the Chemistry Hub and the Plasma Institute.

Getting to Campus

• Directions to York University.
• Parking at the university is very limited. There are several pay-and-display car parks available. If you need to park, it’s probably best to contact your host.

The instrument scientist must be made aware of all visits to the COZI Laboratory.

The user must attend an introduction to the COZI Laboratory briefing, given by instrument scientist.

The user must prepare their own risk assessment and work plan. A template is provided for this.

Emergency Provision

• There should be at least one first aider on-site at all times.
• A phone is always available and there is always access to a vehicle.
• First aid supplies are available on site.

Any user owned instruments needing delivery should be shipped to the following address

COZI Laboratory at WACL
Department of Chemistry
University of York
York
YO10 5DQ
UK

Mark all items for the attention of Dr Katie Read

Consumables

• If bringing in additional instrumentation then all consumables and tools for that instrumentation should be provided. Gases could be provided at a cost.

Costs

• Access charge
  • NERC grants: £40.00 per day (09:00 – 17:00, Mon – Fri).
  • All other circumstances please contact Dr Katie Read.
• Instrument Insurance
  • The user must have comprehensive insurance for any kit they bring.
• Public Liability Insurance
  • The AMOF is not liable for any damage or injury arising from the deployment or operation of this instrument when unattended by the instrument scientists.
• Power
  • For equipment that uses more than 3kW/hr a rate of 20p per kWhr will be charged. Please contact Instrument scientist for more details.
• Gas Consumption
  • If COZI Laboratory supplied gases are to be used they will be charged for. Please contact Instrument scientist for more details.
• Use of AMOF Personnel
  • There will be a cost for this. Please contact Instrument scientist for more details.

Shipping

• The user is liable for all costs arising from the shipping of any instruments both to and from the COZI Laboratory.