Healthcare Facilities: Best Practices Applications of HVAC Systems

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This is an archived recording of the Fall 2014 online version of the course. Continuing education credits and/or professional development hours are not available.Based on the ASHRAE book HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics, this course will introduce many unique and up-to-date healthcare design considerations and applications. The course will cover chapters 1-4, 6-11, and 13-16. During the first half of the course, common medical terminology is introduced and how some terms have very different meanings between the medical and engineering communities will be explained. Infection particles and their transport mechanisms are covered followed by infection control methods. A major emphasis is on the necessary considerations for various diagnostic and treatment and support areas. The second half of the course focuses on air distribution designs for surgical and patient rooms. Various control and energy efficiency techniques for cooling and heating plants are presented along with O&M and other commissioning topics. Lastly, smoke control and life safety best practices and application issues finish the course.

Citation: ASHRAE Online Course, Fall 2014

Product Details

Published:

2014

Units of Measure:

Dual

File Size:

1 file , 150 MB

Product Code(s):

D-Fall14On-8