Since 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center has offered critical health services across more than 25 specialties to the community in Brownsville, Texas. After decades of use, the hospital’s existing cooling towers and piping displayed signs of deterioration. While maintenance teams performed work to control leaking, a replacement was necessary to prevent system failure.
The generator building that was constructed consists of eight 3-MW Caterpillar generators with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems along with two 20,000-gallon, above-ground storage tanks.
The generator building that was constructed consists of eight 3-MW Caterpillar generators with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems along with two 20,000-gallon, above-ground storage tanks.
The study was conducted over 30 months with more than 100,000 patient-days. Following implementation of advanced air purification technology, HAIs at St. Mary’s went from an average of 11.9/1,000 patient-days to an average of 6.6/1000 patient-days — a 45% reduction.
Businesses, health care facilities, and schools that choose a flexible steam solution will benefit from critical advantages that make it easier to operate within an environment of change and better meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The design work at Boston Medical Center exemplifies it's possible to reduce energy operating costs, usage, and carbon footprint while simultaneously benefiting their patients and the environment.