Ductwork
Guaranteed quality in HVAC
Mark Simpson of Hargreaves Ductwork Ltd discusses the complexities involved in providing a bespoke and compliant HVAC system
H
VAC solutions are an integral part of many buildings and all systems should be given significant
consideration, particularly in relation to quality, performance and safety. Building contractors and suppliers need to understand the importance of ventilation, particularly in control and containment for atmosphere sensitive areas such as nuclear and pharmaceutical. The design, manufacture installation
February 2017
and commissioning of HVAC systems in large scale projects, which either house a large number of people or are situated within potentially hazardous environments or landmark buildings, need to meet stringent safety standards to ensure people and facilities are safe. However, when specifying a HVAC
system, safety cannot be considered as a ‘one size fits all’ option. Projects are not only diverse but have
their own set of often unique characteristics. The pharmaceutical industry, as you would expect, requires exacting standards to be met, particularly in cleanrooms. An ultra-high purity level of pipework, which is delivered in accordance with stringent quality assurance standards for the design, material selection, welding, fabrication and installation stages is needed. It may even need to be manufactured in a cleanroom facility with dedicated areas for
www.heatingandventilating.net
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40
