Experimental investigations of airflow regimes in air-conditioned operating theatres

In surgical operating theatres the concentration of contaminants to a minumum level is compulsory so an optimum design of air conditioning is required along with careful control of flow and temperature characteristics to achieve sterile conditions. This paper aims at analysing the performance of the HVAC system design in an egyptian modern hospital. It describes an experimental investigation of airflow regimes in air-conditioned operating theatre : the authors first describe the test facility setup and then the procedure in measurement of air velocity and temperature, close to the supply air diffusers and the operation area.