Aids clinic HVAC system limits spread of tuberculosis.
Author(s) : LINSCOMB M.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Improved air-conditioning and air circulation systems, developed for an AIDS clinic, are proving useful in containing tuberculosis infection. Intake air passes through prefilters, charcoal adsorption and two further stages of filtration. Exhaust air is ultraviolet irradiated to kill any bacteria. Insulation is covered with Mylar film. Some air may be recirculated. A.R.T.
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- Original title: Aids clinic HVAC system limits spread of tuberculosis.
- Record ID : 1995-0443
- Languages: English
- Source: Heat. Pip. Air Cond. - vol. 66 - n. 2
- Publication date: 1994/02
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- Themes: Comfort air conditioning
- Keywords: Filter; Microbiology; Ultraviolet; Activated carbon; Pollution; Hygiene; Hospital; Air conditioning; Air distribution
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- Languages : English
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- Source: Tech. Bau - 1983.11; 913-916; 6 fig.; 2 tabl.
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- Languages : Dutch
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