Full Description

Continual advances in medicine and technology necessitate constant reevaluation of the air-conditioning needs of hospitals and medical facilities. Medical evidence shows that proper air conditioning is helpful in preventing and treating many conditions, and ventilation requirements exist to protect against harmful occupational exposures. Although the need for clean and conditioned air in health care facilities is high, the relatively high cost of air conditioning demands efficient design and operation to ensure economical energy management.

REGULATORY AND RESOURCE OVERVIEW
Air Conditioning in Disease Prevention and Treatment

HOSPITAL FACILITIES
Air Quality
Specific Design Criteria
Facility Design and Operation
Sustainability

OUTPATIENT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Diagnostic and Treatment Clinics
Dental Care Facilities
Continuity of Service and Energy Concepts

RESIDENTIAL HEALTH, CARE, AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
Design Concepts and Criteria

ISBN: 978-1-936504-94-7 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1078-6082 (for SI versions of chapters)

Citation: 2015 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Applications: Chapter 8, Health Care Facilities (SI)

Product Details

Published: 2015 ISBN(s): 9781936504947 Number of Pages: 16Units of Measure:SIFile Size: 1 file , 380 KB Product Code(s): D-A082015SI