An Introduction To Hvac Systems For Medical Facilities

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. DESIGN CONDITIONS 3. REFRIGERANTS 4. LIFE-CYCLE-COST/ENERGY ANALYSIS 5. APPROPRIATE SPACES FOR AIR CONDITIONING 6. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SPACE 7. HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN FOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS 8. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 9. HVAC SYSTEM CONTROLS 10. STEAM SYSTEMS 11. AIR HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION 12. MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS 13. VIBRATION CONTROL 14. INTERDISCIPLINARY COORDINATION 15. FUEL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS 16. VENTILATION DESIGN 17. PATIENT ISOLATION ROOM DESIGN 18. REFERENCES.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design of air conditioning systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. DESIGN CONDITIONS, 3. REFRIGERANTS, 4. LIFE-CYCLE-COST/ENERGY ANALYSIS, 5. APPROPRIATE SPACES FOR AIR CONDITIONING, 6. MECHANICAL, EQUIPMENT SPACE, 7. HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN FOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS, 8. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 9. HVAC SYSTEM CONTROLS, 10. STEAM SYSTEMS, 11. AIR HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION, 12. MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS, 13. VIBRATION CONTROL, 14. INTERDISCIPLINARY COORDINATION, 15. FUEL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, 16. VENTILATION DESIGN, 17. PATIENT ISOLATION ROOM DESIGN, 18. REFERENCES.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for hospitals and medical and dental clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. DESIGN CONDITIONS 3. REFRIGERANTS 4. LIFE-CYCLE-COST/ENERGY ANALYSIS 5. APPROPRIATE SPACES FOR AIR CONDITIONING 6. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SPACE 7. HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN FOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS 8. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 9. HVAC SYSTEM CONTROLS 10. STEAM SYSTEMS 11. AIR HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION 12. MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS 13. VIBRATION CONTROL 14. INTERDISCIPLINARY COORDINATION 15. FUEL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS 16. VENTILATION DESIGN 17. PATIENT ISOLATION ROOM DESIGN 18. REFERENCES

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design of air conditioning systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. DESIGN CONDITIONS, 3. REFRIGERANTS, 4. LIFE-CYCLE-COST/ENERGY ANALYSIS, 5. APPROPRIATE SPACES FOR AIR CONDITIONING, 6. MECHANICAL, EQUIPMENT SPACE, 7. HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN FOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS, 8. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 9. HVAC SYSTEM CONTROLS, 10. STEAM SYSTEMS, 11. AIR HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION, 12. MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS, 13. VIBRATION CONTROL, 14. INTERDISCIPLINARY COORDINATION, 15. FUEL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, 16. VENTILATION DESIGN, 17. PATIENT ISOLATION ROOM DESIGN, 18. REFERENCES.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical and electrical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of mechanical and electrical systems for hospitals and medical and dental clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 2. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 3. FOOD SERVICE 4. HVAC SYSTEMS 5. PLUMBING AND GAS 6. MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SOUND DATA 7. TELECOMMUNICATION CABLING 8. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY - PLUMBING.

This publication provides over 300 pages of technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers engaged in design and construction of mechanical and electrical systems for medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, 2. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, 3. FOOD SERVICE, 4. HVAC SYSTEMS, 5. PLUMBING AND GAS, 6. MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SOUND DATA, 7. TELECOMMUNICATION CABLING, 8. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILIY: PLUMBING

Health care HVAC systems serve facilities in which the population is uniquely vulnerable and exposed to an elevated risk of health, fire, and safety hazard. These heavily regulated, high-stakes facilities undergo continuous maintenance, verification, inspection, and recertification, typically operate 24/7, and are owner occupied for long life. The HVAC systems in health care facilities must be carefully designed to be installed, operated and maintained in coordination with specialized buildings services, including emergency and normal power, plumbing and medical gas systems, automatic transport, fire protections and a myriad of IT systems, all within a limited building envelope.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of hospitals and medical and dental clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCHITECTURAL 2. HVAC SYSTEMS 3. PLUMBING AND GAS 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 5. FIRE PROTECTION 6. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 7. TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND WAYFINDING 8. INTERSTITIAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 9. TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLING SYSTEMS 10. UNIVERSAL X-RAY ROOM 11. SEISMIC.