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Since the 1970's, the advancement in surgical procedures and technology has dramatically changed the requirements for occupants in surgical suites. Longer surgical sessions, high tech laser equipment, more monitoring devices, increased lighting and additional layers of gowns have created a demand by surgeons for lower space temperatures. In keeping up with these demands, AC Quest is offering a host of energy efficient HVAC products designed to keep everything from your surgical suites to your waiting rooms dehumidified and more comfortable then ever before.
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The Role of HVAC Insulations in Health Care |
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Hospitals contain many different types of environments, including public areas, sterilization facilities, soiled-laundry rooms, operating rooms, intensive-care units, and neonatal-care units. Certainly, there are many biological and chemical contaminants in various areas of a hospital that impact the safety of patients and staff members in the rest of the building. An HVAC system and its associated control system is the primary means of keeping contaminants in one part of a building from entering another. For example:
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New Standard Provides Guidance on Testing Seismic Restraints for HVAC&R Equipment |
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Standard to test products’ suitability for standing up to earthquake conditions, and to be used as a reference for consulting engineers. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has published a new standard that provides manufacturers a standard way of testing seismic restraint devices for HVAC&R equipment to prequalify products for earthquake-prone areas. |
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Read more: New Standard Provides Guidance on Testing Seismic Restraints for HVAC&R Equipment
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