Traditionally, hospitals relied heavily on steam as their heat energy “lifeblood.” Steam was a critical medium to feed processes such as building heat, humidification, sterilization, domestic hot water, on-site laundry, labs, and kitchens.
Some key factors in the design of a CHP for health care facilities include various local and national incentives, the utility rate structure, black start capability, and the type of generator to be used in the plant.
Proper air distribution is very important in critical facilities because it contributes positively to the healing environment for patients and enhances the wellness and workplace quality of the staff.