Course Length: 3 Hours
This advanced course discusses the nuances of HVAC system design for healthcare facilities. The course details the relationship of infection control and HVAC design including application of ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170-2017, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities. The course will go into detail on the interactions of the key elements of high performance in healthcare, infection control, comfort, reliability, safety, maintenance, energy and sustainability. Numerous energy conservation strategies will be considered in the context of achieving all the goals of a high-performing hospital. For example, the hardware and controls for setback of temperature and airflow and the relationship to temperature, relative humidity, air exchange, filtration, and pressurization requirements are discussed.
Recommended References
ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170-2017, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
HVAC Design Manual for Hospital and Clinics, 2nd ed.
Course Instructor
Dan Koenigshofer, P.E., Member ASHRAE, HFDP, MSPH
Donald Burroughs, P.E., Member ASHRAE
Pavel Likhonin, P.E., Member ASHRAE
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