MN-00-08-1 -- HVAC Systems for Inpatient Rooms PDF

Different types of air-conditioning systems, including constant-air-volume air systems, variable-air-volume air systems, fan coil systems, other terminal unit systems, induction units, etc., are described in this paper. Different types of rooms are described. The advantages, disadvantages, and different maintenance needs of a variety of air-conditioning systems, including constant-air-volume air systems, variable-air- volume air systems, fan coil systems, terminal unit systems, dual-duct systems, and induction unit systems are reviewed. It concludes that air systems probably are the most advantageous systems for inpatient care spaces.

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