AHU Comparison: Commercial vs. Operating Room
AHU Comparison: Commercial/Residential vs. Operating-Room Applications Two systems, one acronym — vastly different performance requirements An Air Handling Unit (AHU) conditions and distributes air in nearly every modern building.Yet the AHU serving an office tower and one serving a surgical suite operate under entirely different design philosophies.This post compares the two across key performance, regulatory, […]
Humidity Control in Operating Rooms: Why It Matters for Safety and Sterility
Maintaining precise humidity levels in hospital operating rooms is essential for patient safety, infection control, and equipment reliability. Excess moisture can promote microbial growth and condensation on surfaces, while overly dry air can increase airborne particles and compromise surgical outcomes. Modern Air Handling Units (AHUs) use controlled cooling and reheating processes to ensure stable humidity […]
