Kentucky healthcare facility balances energy efficiency, infection control

UV-C system removes organic growth on the outer and inner surfaces of the heating coil, restoring heat transfer efficiency


Engineers at a Kentucky healthcare facility used a UV-C system to remove organic growth on the outer and inner surfaces of a heating coil, restoring heat transfer efficiency, according to an article on the ACHR News website.

The facility struggled to keep the hospital’s cafeteria cool in the humid climate. Condensate in the air-handling unit  serving the food service area was leaving a residue in the coil — a buildup that reduced airflow through the unit nearly 30 percent.

Eventually UV-C technology was used to eliminate microbial and organic material buildup on cooling coils, air filters, duct surfaces, and drain pans. 

The UV lamps were installed on the downstream, air-exiting side of the coil, where they are most productive killing mold and bacteria and degrading all other organic materials. 

Read the article.

 

 



August 2, 2016


Topic Area: HVAC


Recent Posts

EV Charging in Healthcare: Does the ROI Make Sense for the C-Suite?

Convincing the C-suite to invest in EV charging calls for a strategic approach that balances financial returns with environmental benefits.


Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural Care

Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.


Sandra R. Berman Pavilion at GBMC HealthCare Opens

The Sandra R. Berman Pavilion is a two-story, 70,000-square-foot comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer center over a four-story parking garage.


Logansport Memorial Hospital to Pursue Affiliation with Parkview Health

An affiliation would allow for expanded services in Cass County and north central Indiana and support the hospital’s financial stability.


Integrated Facilities Management for Shifting Healthcare Landscape

Linking siloed facility management tasks together reduces costs and improves efficiencies.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.