Hvac Design Manual For Hospitals And Clinics

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.

"Provides in-depth design recommendations and proven, cost effective, and reliable solutions for health care HVAC design that provide low maintenance cost and high reliability based on best practices from consulting and hospital engineers with decades of experience in the design, construction, and operation of health care facilities"--

This manual provides those involved in the design, installation, and commissioning of HVAC systems for hospitals with a comprehensive reference source for their work. The text covers environmental comfort, infection control, energy conservation, life safety, and operation and maintenance, providing design strategies known to meet applicable standards and guidelines. It also contains information on disaster planning and provides "best practice" recommendations on temperature, humidity, air exchange, and pressure requirements for various types of rooms found in hospitals. A chapter on terminology begins to define several medical terms for the design engineer.

A complete, fully revised HVAC design reference Thoroughly updated with the latest codes, technologies, and practices, this all-in-one resource provides details, calculations, and specifications for designing efficient and effective residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems. HVAC Systems Design Handbook, Fifth Edition, features new information on energy conservation and computer usage for design and control, as well as the most recent International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical Code requirements. Detailed illustrations, tables, and essential HVAC equations are also included. This comprehensive guide contains everything you need to design, operate, and maintain peak-performing HVAC systems. Coverage includes: Load calculations Air- and fluid-handling systems Central plants Automatic controls Equipment for cooling, heating, and air handling Electrical features of HVAC systems Design documentation--drawings and specifications Construction through operation Technical report writing Engineering fundamentals-fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, psychrometrics, sound and vibration Indoor air quality (IAQ) Sustainable HVAC systems Smoke management

This handbook was written to serve as a complete and concise reference for those engaged in the operation and maintenance of automatic control systems serving building heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

Although nosocomial, or hospital-acquired, infections have been well cataloged and are fairly well understood, traditional solutions have failed to completely eliminate the problem. Even the most modern hospitals find themselves stymied by the persistence of these pathogens in hospital wards and operating rooms. The degree to which most of these infections are airborne is not known, but a growing body of evidence indicates that airborne transmission plays a role in many hospital-acquired infections. Addressing one of the most important topics in health care, Hospital Airborne Infection Control is the first book to deal with the control of airborne nosocomial infections in detail. It identifies all pathogens known or suspected to be airborne, along with their sources in hospital environments. It also summarizes all epidemiological evidence for airborne transmission. The text addresses respiratory, surgical site, burn wound, immunocompromised, pediatric, nursing home, and non-respiratory infections. In each category, an extensive number of examples show that inhalation is not the only airborne route by which infections may be transmitted. Noting that airborne transmission and surface contamination are virtually inseparable, the author emphasizes that both air and surface disinfection, including hand hygiene, are important factors in controlling the transmission of airborne disease. He also proposes a variety of new solutions and technologies, including ultraviolet, ionization, ozone, plasma, and vegetative air cleaning systems. A compendium of scientific and medical information, this book helps hospitals control nosocomial infections and outbreaks spread by the airborne route as well as by direct contact and contact with fomites or contaminated equipment.

The latest update of professional standards for architects designing medical facilities or equipment, last revised in 1987. In sections on general hospitals, nursing facilities, mobile units, and other contexts, specifies requirements for such elements as critical care units, nuclear medicine, laundry, employee lounges, and elevators. No index or bibliography. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR