Health Care HVAC

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solutions for Hospital Energy Needs

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:51:17 -0500

Hydrogen fuel cell technology offers hospitals a reliable, sustainable, and scalable solution for uninterrupted power in critical healthcare settings.

Upper-Room UV-C: A Proven Engineering Solution for Indoor Air Quality

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:27 -0500

In a guest column for ES NEWS, President and Founder of Aerapy UV Disinfection Technology Annette Uda reveals how upper-room UV-C technology guards against airborne threats, transforming indoor air quality.

Unstable Transitions in HVAC Operations: Operating Room Occupancy Modes

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:25:41 -0500

In Miles Ryan's latest Commissioning column for ES NEWS, he explores why disruptions occur, how simple automation tweaks can prevent energy waste, and what commissioning engineers should look for in the field.

How Windham Hospital Replaced their Chiller

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:43:15 -0500

With Windham Hospital swapping to engine-driven cooling, they are expected to save 200 tons of carbon emissions annually by using natural gas directly and efficiently.

US Government Wants 'A Future with Healthy Indoor Air for Everyone'

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:45:24 -0400

The latest ARPA-H initiative has allocated approximately $150 million dollars to teams who propose a sound approach to supporting occupant health through building management.

Decarbonization of Hospitals Through Automated Commissioning

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Buildings account for nearly 33% of global greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.

Sustainable Data Center Cooling

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In many data centers, water-cooled chillers are paired with an open- or closed-circuit cooling tower for heat rejection. Other options include dry coolers, hybrid fluid coolers, and adiabatic fluid coolers.

Corrosion and Scale Mitigation for Mission Readiness

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Preventing corrosion as part of routine maintenance can smooth the transition between primary and backup systems.

Steam serves multiple purposes at Colorado’s newest health care facility

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

New to the east side of Colorado Springs is UCHealth’s Eastview Medical Center, with three stories and 125,000 square feet of health care space. The third floor is where things get more interesting. This area is occupied by six operating rooms, where humidity and pressure are carefully controlled.

Mechanical systems for nonsterile solid dosage drug manufacturing

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

While many design requirements associated with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) spaces are required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), and others, the engineer must be aware of several factors.

Critical pharma facilities, cancer treatments, and COVID tests

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In 2020, Kite Pharma began constructing a new facility in Frederick, Maryland, designed to produce innovative cell therapy treatments for cancer patients.

Improving Efficiency and Reducing Emissions in Today’s Hospitals

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Traditionally, hospitals relied heavily on steam as their heat energy “lifeblood.” Steam was a critical medium to feed processes such as building heat, humidification, sterilization, domestic hot water, on-site laundry, labs, and kitchens.

New Genetec research shows cybersecurity concerns continue to rise among physical security professionals

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:39:16 -0400

To help its customers be more cyber resilient, Genetec has developed a cybersecurity checklist.

More than Code: How psychrometrics guide HVAC design, IAQ in healthcare

ionel.petrus@smithgroup.com (Ionel Petrus, P.E.) — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 is a code that sets vital health care safety regulations for the protection of patients, staff, and the general public within health care facilities.

Fan filter diffusers — Greenheck

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Fan filter diffusers have been added to Greenheck’s growing line of health care, laboratory, and cleanroom (HLC) air distribution products.

Bioprotection products — C-Polar Technologies

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

To help keep people safe from the spread of infectious diseases, the Miami International Airport and National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom announced they are working with C-Polar Technologies to protect against viruses, bacteria, molds, pollens, and fungi.

Fast-Tracking a Texas Hospital's HVAC Upgrade Using Grooved Pipe-Joining Technology

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Since 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center has offered critical health services across more than 25 specialties to the community in Brownsville, Texas. After decades of use, the hospital’s existing cooling towers and piping displayed signs of deterioration. While maintenance teams performed work to control leaking, a replacement was necessary to prevent system failure.

IAQ and Emerging Infectious Diseases

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Barely three years after a pandemic disrupted life around the globe, reports of avian influenza infections moving from birds into mammals are surfacing.

Atlas Copco Expands on West Coast with FS Medical Purchase

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:52:00 -0500

The Rancho Cordova, California-based business has 32 employees and serves the healthcare and laboratory sectors.

Dehumidification Strategies for Critical Environments

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This white paper from Millig Design Build aims to provide a framework for the different approaches to dehumidification for critical environments looking to reduce energy use and achieve a Net Zero carbon future.

Series 90 Butterfly Valves – Mueller Steam Specialty

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Mueller Steam Specialty's Series 90 is designed for commercial and industrial applications — working with pipes from 2-40 inches.

Health Care, Laboratory, and Cleanroom Air Distribution Products – Greenheck

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The equipment is designed, engineered, and tested for critical environments.

David Rinehart, Matt Velky Named Project Managers at Mueller Associates

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

UMBC graduates lead major cultural, institutional design projects for the firm.

Walter P Moore Names Balram Gupta Health Care Market Leader – West Coast

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Balram Gupta is an experienced worker in seismic retrofit work in the California health care market.

Don’t Miss Out on Engineered Systems’ November Issue

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500

The cover article examines raised floor airflow systems in data centers.

HVAC Design Considerations for Pharmaceutical Preparations

ionel.petrus@smithgroup.com (Ionel Petrus, P.E.) — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Air cleanliness, space pressurization, required air changes, and equipment placement are just a few of the many important factors that must be considered

Using the IoT to Design a Smart Hospital

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400

The future of design, when it comes to buildings and places, will be focused on safety, wellness, occupant experience, and personalized feedback.

Expanded 1,150-Ton AquaEdge 19DV Chiller Line – Carrier

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

With capacity now up to 1,150 tons, the AquaEdge 19DV can accommodate customer requirements of higher capacity applications, such as commercial high rise and mixed-use buildings, large manufacturing factories, and health care facilities.

SmithGroup Opens Sacramento Office

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This location adds to the firm’s strong presence in northern California, deepening its connections in the growing metropolitan area and central valley region.

Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo Experiences Double Digit Growth in 2022

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Attendees enjoyed exhibitor innovations, inspiring keynotes, engaging sessions, and worthwhile network connections during the Sept. 27-29 event.