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Press Release05 August 2021Smart InfrastructureZug (Switzerland)
HVAC, CCTV and access control: Siemens fits out the new S-building at hospital A.S.Z. in Aalst, Belgium
Siemens fits out the new S-building at hospital A.S.Z. in Aalst
The healthcare profession is under more
pressure than ever. It has to reconcile patient expectations regarding security
and quality of care with compliance with increasingly complex energy regulations.
"Complying with all the standards is a real challenge for hospitals",
explains Pascal De Ras, head of the technical department at the A.S.Z.
"While the Supreme Council of Health stresses the importance of sufficient
ventilation, increasingly strict requirements on energy efficiency in buildings
require us to reduce our energy consumption and CO
2 emissions
year-on-year. It's not easy to bring both of these together."
Air renewed twenty times an hour
Building technologies such as air
conditioning play an increasingly crucial role. This was certainly the case
when designing the new S-building (an extension to the A.S.Z. campus in Aalst),
which includes a cardiovascular and interventional center, a clinical
laboratory, an outpatient clinic and an intensive care unit with 18 patient
rooms. Siemens has provided the HVAC solutions.
"The S-building
depends entirely on mechanical ventilation", explains Jan Fieremans,
Account Manager Building Automation at Siemens. "Each level, covering
around 1250 m
2, is ventilated by a separate HVAC system to
ensure 100% fresh air. In the cardiology department's treatment rooms, the air
is renewed twenty times an hour. The HVAC system for the lab alone generates a
flow in excess of 30,000 m
3 of fresh air an hour."
Siemens fits out the new S-building at hospital A.S.Z. in Aalst
A single interface for all functions
In the S wing, the air conditioning,
lighting and blinds are managed via a single, unique Desigo CC system
developed by Siemens. It simplifies air conditioning and makes it easier to
operate throughout the entire annex. "The control panel interfaces are
tailored to each department. The ease with which shade, lighting and heating
can be controlled in the room is also a plus for the patient. This makes it
possible to improve comfort, to make the stay in hospital more pleasant and to
encourage the healing process", adds Pascal De Ras.
Energy management is also entirely
centralized in the Desigo CC. Movement and light sensors linked to the
management system lead to considerable energy savings. The Siemens weather
station on the hospital's roof has also been connected to the Desigo CC to
allow smart control of the blinds and air conditioning.
The importance of automation
The CCTV and access control solutions have
also been provided by Siemens, from monitoring all entrances and exits to
autonomous monitoring of patients in intensive care, for example, where images
are not recorded in order to respect privacy. Pascal De Ras adds: "The
technical sophistication of the buildings is increasing and the bar is also
constantly being raised in terms of energy savings. Automation has become
essential. With Siemens, we've found the right partner. Our long collaboration
has confirmed us in our opinion that Siemens is a pioneer when it comes to
building technology."
"For sites like the new S-building at
the A.S.Z. in Aalst, where factors like energy savings, comfort, ease of use
and quality all come together, the technology also has to be combined in an
intelligent way. Working in collaboration with the hospital, we have managed to
create an ecosystem in which our solutions provide optimal support for
healthcare personnel so that they can treat patients under the best possible
conditions", concludes Jan Fieremans.
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In fiscal 2020, which ended on September 30, 2020, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €57.1 billion and net income of €4.2 billion. As of September 30, 2020, the company had around 293,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.