Are you responsible for HVAC in your Hospital?
Posted on 25th February, 2025 by Dura Pump 
If you are responsible for the HVAC system in your hospital then you will know how complex hospital buildings are to run and maintain. Chilled water pumps play a pivotal role in ensuring your patients comfort and safety, so do not take any chances in neglecting these hidden heroes in your HVAC system.
Why Are Your Chilled Water Pumps so important?
- Maintaining Comfortable Temperatures
Hospitals must keep stable indoor temperatures to support patient recovery, staff productivity and visitor comfort. Chilled water pumps ensure consistent cooling, even in high-demand areas like intensive care units (ICUs). - Protecting Medical Equipment
Many medical devices, including MRI machines and CT scanners, generate significant heat and require precise cooling to function properly. Chilled water systems help dissipate this heat, safeguarding the equipment’s performance and longevity. - Infection Control
Effective cooling systems contribute to controlling humidity levels, reducing the risk of mould and bacterial growth that can compromise sterile environments.
Face Your HVAC System Challenges with Help from Dura Pump
We can help highlight any quick fixes or longer-term solutions needed. We will be looking at:
- Pump Efficiency
Are you running inefficient pumps? These can lead to higher energy consumption and increased operational costs. With hospitals running 24/7, the consumption and costs can quickly spiral. - Wear and Tear
Your pumps are in continuous operation and are subject to wear, which can lead to reduced performance, leaks or even system failures. We can help you with repairs and replacements. - System Imbalances
Incorrect flow rates or pressure imbalances can compromise cooling effectiveness, leaving critical areas under-cooled. We can spot these imbalances and suggest corrections. - Investing in New Pumps
Replacing outdated pumps with modern energy-efficient models can deliver long term savings and improve reliability. Variable speed chilled water pumps for example will adjust their flow rates based on real-time cooling demand, reducing energy consumption and wear. - Regular Maintenance
Are you scheduling in inspections, cleaning and part replacements as part of your maintenance programme? This can prevent common issues like clogging or motor failure. - System Monitoring
Advanced and remote monitoring systems can track pump performance in real-time, Allowing fast adjustments to be made that will improve performance. Our GMS remote monitoring App offers this.
A Case Study: Efficient Cooling for a Modern Hospital
In a recent project, a hospital was struggling with pumps that were too small for their purpose and not delivering to curve and flow rate, resulting in uneven cooling. We upgraded their chilled water pumps to high-efficiency variable speed models which have now resolved cooling inconsistencies.If you are responsible for the HVAC system in your hospital and this article has made you stop and think, challenge our Dura Pump team to find quick wins that will not require huge investment or suggest longer-term solutions that will pay back quickly.
We deliver this for our hospital customers now and are confident that we can do this for you too. You could be eligible for a free audit, please contact us today to discuss.
