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HVAC in K-12 ProjectsApril 7, 2017 -
K-12 schools are becoming just as advanced as colleges and universities in design. Meet challenging HVAC needs in K-12 buildings: Induction chilled-beam design for HVAC installation is an option for a school that does not have cooling or mechanical ventilation. In conjunction with wall-mounted induction units, dedicated outdoor-air units can handle the total latent load of the building. This type of […]
Mission Critical MEP/FP design for MRI SuitesFebruary 13, 2017 -
Focus on the electrical, fire protection, and plumbing considerations when designing MRI suites. Electrical systems MRI equipment must be protected from electrical interference that can upset the magnetic field and the imaging process. Keeping equipment running is critical and using secondary power supply [VS1] systems with proper distribution channels is key. Lighting An MRI scanner […]