Chiller Systems in Healthcare and Cleanrooms: Maintaining Strict Temperature and Humidity Control

Chiller systems play a critical role in maintaining strict temperature and humidity control in healthcare facilities and cleanrooms. These environments require precise climate conditions to ensure the safety of patients, the reliability of medical equipment, the preservation of pharmaceuticals, and the integrity of contamination-sensitive manufacturing processes. Any deviation from the required conditions can compromise product quality, patient health, or research outcomes.

This book is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for engineers, facility managers, HVAC professionals, and decision-makers involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of chiller systems in healthcare and cleanroom environments. It provides insights into best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory compliance requirements that impact the efficiency and sustainability of these systems.

As the global demand for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions continues to grow, the industry is rapidly evolving. Innovations such as IoT-based monitoring, predictive maintenance, and low-GWP refrigerants are transforming the way chiller systems operate. This book explores these advancements and offers practical strategies for optimizing chiller performance while reducing energy consumption and operational costs.

With over 30 years of experience in HVAC engineering and consultancy, I have encountered real-world challenges related to chiller systems in hospitals, laboratories, semiconductor cleanrooms, and pharmaceutical facilities. Through this book, I aim to share my knowledge and provide valuable insights into designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining chiller systems that meet the highest standards of performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Whether you are an HVAC engineer, facility manager, consultant, or researcher, this book will equip you with the technical knowledge and practical strategies needed to optimize chiller systems for critical environments.

I hope this book serves as a useful resource and contributes to improving chiller system reliability, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility in healthcare and cleanroom applications.

Charles Nehme

HVAC Consultant & Author