Considerations for Modern Operating Room Air Distribution
Due to the ever-increasing demand for valuable ceiling space, modern operating room (OR) ceiling and air distribution systems must continuously improve and adapt to meet the demands presented by ceiling mounted medical equipment.
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Lighting,
ASHRAE 170
Application of Lighting Metrics in Operating Rooms and Cleanrooms
Learn the basics of indoor lighting, including how to compare various forms of lighting with specific quantitative metrics, as well as how to apply lighting in operating rooms and cleanrooms in an efficient manner while meeting code requirements.
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Lighting
Understanding the Fundamentals
High-efficiency particle air filters, or HEPA filters, are used for air filtration where room particulate control is of the utmost importance, including in cleanrooms, laboratories, pharmaceutical compounding facilities, protective environment isolation rooms and airborne infectious isolation rooms.
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Outlet Conditions,
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Engineering Update,
Critical Environments,
Filtration
Removal of Particulate in Supply Air
Air filters are an essential part of any HVAC system to remove particulates in the supply air that would otherwise be harmful to the building occupants, or build up in the ductwork or equipment. They are also an essential part of air moving devices such as terminal units, fan coils and air handlers as they remove dirt that would otherwise cause coil blockages and fan wheel imbalances.
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Terminals,
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HVAC,
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Critical Environments
Application of Fan Filter Units in Airborne Infectious Isolation Rooms
Airborne infectious isolation rooms (AIIRs) are used for patients with easily communicable airborne diseases. When there is a shortage of AIIRs, existing patient rooms (or hotel rooms in temporary care facilities) can be converted to negative pressure isolation rooms. Price Fan Filter Units (FFUs) can be used in three configurations to retrofit these existing spaces.
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Catalog,
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