Final Draft 12-31-95
Revised May 1997
Design Standards
CT Suite - Mid-Level Imaging System
HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
Dry Bulb Temp Cooling:
25C (78F)
Dry Bulb Temp Heating:
22C (72F)
Minimum % Outside Air:
15%
100% Exhaust Air:
--
Noise Criteria:
NC-40
Steam:
--
Relative Humidity/Cooling:
50%
Relative Humidity/Heating:
for
CT Gantry and Computer Room: 45%
All Others: 30%
Minimum Air Changes/Hr.:
CT Gantry and Computer Room: 8
All Others: 4
Room Pressure:
0
AC Load-Equipment:
CT Gantry: 2930 W (10,000 Btu/hr)
Control Room: 1400 W (4800 Btu/hr)
Viewing Room: 43 W /sm (4 W/sf)
AC Load Lighting:
CT Gantry: 26 W/sm (2 W/sf)
Computer Room: 14W/sm (1.3W/sf
Control and Viewing Room: 22 W/sm (2.W/sf)
Number of People:
Procedure: 6
All Others: 3
Special Exhaust:
--
Notes: 1. Provide a dedicated AC unit for
computer room sized to handle a
minimum of 3 tons of cooling. See
HVAC Design Manual for Hospital
Projects for CT Suite requirements
PLUMBING AND MEDICAL GASES
Cold Water:
Yes
Hot Water:
Yes
Laboratory Air:
--
Laboratory Vacuum:
--
Sanitary Drain:
Yes
Reagent Grade Water:
--
Medical Air:
Yes
Medical Vacuum:
Yes
Oxygen:
Yes
Notes:
--
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