Ensuring Comfortable, Safe Environments in Hospitals

Automatic doors slide open, and the crisp, filtered air of the hospital lobby replaces the heat and humidity outside. A steady hum of activity fills the space—nurses at workstations, visitors checking in, patients moving through hallways. The air feels comfortable, the lighting bright but not harsh, and everything seems to run seamlessly. Behind the scenes, an intricate network of sensors and controls is constantly working to maintain these conditions.

Hospitals rely on precise environmental control to keep patients and staff safe. Air flows at the right rate, temperature and humidity stay balanced, and critical systems are constantly monitored. Behind the scenes, DwyerOmega sensors help ensure these conditions are met in patient rooms, operating suites, and beyond.

hospital graphic with DwyerOmega product calloutsDwyerOmega offers a wide range of sensor solutions for hospitals, monitoring everything from pressure and air quality to leak detection and electrical systems. Among these, maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential in creating a healthy environment.

Maintaining proper IAQ involves careful control of temperature, humidity, airflow, and air purity to support patient and staff well-being. Here are some of the IAQ-focused products from our Dwyer brand, which is part of our broader portfolio designed to support safe, efficient healthcare environments. Continue reading “Ensuring Comfortable, Safe Environments in Hospitals”

Importance of Sensor Stability in Clean Rooms

The purpose of a clean room is to limit the number of particulates in a clean space. These particulates can be any type of sub-micron particles, such as dust, pathogens, chemical vapors, or moisture droplets. Clean room manufacturing areas are used by many industries to produce semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, etc.

Maintaining a proper differential pressure between the clean room and the exterior area is the most crucial aspect of keeping the clean room “clean”. To understand why sensor stability is important to these critical applications, it is important to also understand why a pressure difference is needed.  Continue reading “Importance of Sensor Stability in Clean Rooms”

Reflecting on the Legacy of Apollo 11

astronaut on moon saluting USA flagThis year marks the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11, the historic mission that saw humanity’s first steps on another celestial body. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (and Michael Collins, the Command Module Pilot who remained in orbit—a pretty pivotal role!) walking on the moon represented a culmination of years of innovation, dedication, and sheer determination. The Apollo 11 mission was a pinnacle of the space race, a consequence of the Cold War that fueled advancements in aerospace technology and captured imaginations of people worldwide. Continue reading “Reflecting on the Legacy of Apollo 11”

Pressure Measurement’s Role in Corn Husking

corn being harvested in field

corn in fieldCorn processing is a major industry in the United States – a CORNerstone, if you will, of the United States’ agricultural sector.

All joking aside, the United States is the largest producer of corn globally, and corn is a cash crop that is processed into a wide range of products we use every day – including being processed for the food and beverage industry, as livestock feed, and in ethanol production. Continue reading “Pressure Measurement’s Role in Corn Husking”

Exploring Terminal Units: Dwyer’s Solutions for Better Indoor Environments and Optimal Performance

terminal unit cutaway

Picture this: you walk into an office building on a hot summer day. As the door closes behind you, you immediately feel the temperature change. It’s cool and refreshing, thanks to the terminal units working diligently behind the scenes. Terminal units, while often unseen and unheard, play a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable environment in various buildings, from offices to schools and hospitals. Let’s explore these components, the challenges they address, and how Dwyer’s range of products helps conquer these challenges.
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