Case StudyAchieving Stable Temperature & Humidity Levels in Operating Rooms.
An existing desiccant wheel dehumidifier and electric regeneration heater was replaced with one Liquid Desiccant system resulting in operating room humidity compliance and lowered energy use.
The ResultsLower Operating Costs & Humidity Compliance
Achieved stable temperature and humidity levels (64.5F @ 50% RH)
Significantly lowered energy use resulting in operational savings
Operating room humidity compliance
The ChallengeOutdated Technology, Meeting Operation Room Humidity Compliance, Temperature Control
The project required maintaining operating room humidity conditions at 50% RH ±5% while ensuring stable temperature and humidity performance (64.5°F at 50% RH). Additional objectives included significantly reducing energy consumption to achieve operational savings and ensuring full compliance with operating room humidity standards.
The SolutionReplace Outdated Solid Desiccant Dehumidifier with one Liquid Desiccant system
Replace the existing dehumidifier with one Liquid Desiccant system. The dehumidifier fed an existing air handler that served two operating rooms, and replacement resulted in achieving humidity compliance while reducing operational costs.