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”

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

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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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Importance of Monitoring IAQ During Wildland Fire Season

wildfireThis June has seen record-breaking wildfires in Canada, with many fires still raging across the provinces and territories. The blaze, which has resulted in many individuals being forced from their homes and is expected to continue throughout the 2023 wildland fire season (canada.ca), has also brought with it thick smoke/smog for Canada’s USA neighbors.  Continue reading “Importance of Monitoring IAQ During Wildland Fire Season”

Airports Use Dwyer Building Automation System Products

Tapping your foot anxiously, you glance at your airline ticket and the terminal noted on it. The flight will be boarding in a few minutes. As you look around, there are several other people waiting for this flight; it seems the plane is fully booked. You close your eyes and breathe in deeply, calming your nerves. The air seems fresh, not stagnant, despite the large number of people around you. There are no empty seats in the area, so you carefully find a window to lean against as you watch the airplanes of other terminals and wait for your own.

Airports must provide a controlled environment for their visitors, while allowing scheduled maintenance within a building that is operational 24/7. Additionally, they must offer a high level of security for their passengers, all while simultaneously moving those travelers and their luggage rapidly through the building, in a finite amount of time.

Generally, airports are large complex buildings divided into numerous areas, with a number of smaller units located within them. Building automation systems (BAS) are used within airports to monitor and control sensors for things like filters, temperature, air flow, and building energy usage.

Airport automation, put simply, is needed to help ensure safety for world travelers and efficiency for those who make it possible. When an airport’s BAS is functioning properly, travelers can focus on the tasks at hand while everything runs in the background to keep them safe. Continue reading “Airports Use Dwyer Building Automation System Products”