In healthcare facilities, each specialized medical practice can make unique demands on the HVAC system. This complicates the process of keeping HVAC equipment operating at its highest efficiency.
At this Arizona cancer treatment center — formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America(CTCA) and since acquired by City of Hope — new state regulations required the center to update its air filtration system. The updated regulations called for HEPA filtration in the air handling units to help maintain a sterile environment when mixing chemotherapy drugs in the surgery area and pharmacy.
Unfortunately, the original AHU racks in the surgery area and pharmacy were not designed for HEPA-grade filters but rather for single-header ASHRAE-grade filters. The facility used single header HEPA filtration that required a custom size filter — a costly choice for the organization.
AAF and their distributor partner approached the customer with an energy-saving solution using AAF MEGAcel® I filters. In addition, AAF provided an exclusive Total Cost of Ownership program to identify other opportunities for savings.
The facility’s customized HEPA filter would be replaced with MEGAcel I filters that incorporate AAF’s unique ePTFE Technology. This proprietary media is more durable than glass, and the filters combine ultra-high efficiency with extremely low-pressure drop.
Lower initial resistance significantly reduced energy consumption, resulting in substantial energy savings and cost benefits. Additionally, the racks were replaced with MEGAcel holding frames to maximize airflow.
Targeted to your HVAC total cost of ownership, TCO Diagnostic provides clear insight to find the best filtration options and tailor to your specific needs for a comprehensive clean air solution – improving air quality, energy savings and operational flexibility while reducing your life cycle costs.
eFRM membrane media provides superior benefits, including inert chemical properties, more uniform fiber distribution, smaller fiber diameters, and smaller pore size. As a result, reduced resistance and higher filtration performance provide substantial energy savings.
Clean air is vital in hospital and healthcare facility operations to protect patients, staff, and visitors from airborne diseases and hospital-acquired infections, as well as to provide a comfortable, healthy, and odor-free environment. We understand the importance of clean air and help with solutions to understand your complete filtration needs by conducting an air filter audit.
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