New oxygen VIE System for hospital. Faced surging demand for oxygen, particularly due to rising Covid-19 cases, they looked into the options. Our team swiftly tackled the challenge of upgrading their oxygen supply system, working within tight space constraints and ensuring uninterrupted patient care. Through clever design and careful planning, we successfully installed a larger oxygen tank, boosting the hospital’s capacity to meet patient needs without disrupting critical services.
CLIENT: Cumberland Infirmary
VALUE: £290k
LOCATION: Carlisle, Cumbria
SERVICES: Mechanical & Electrical Design and Onsite Supervision
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
The hospital was dealing with a sharp increase in oxygen demand, driven by rising patient numbers and Covid-19 cases. Its existing system was struggling to cope, leading to unsustainably frequent oxygen deliveries, which was reducing the resilience of the system. To address this pressing issue, the hospital needed to upgrade to a larger oxygen tank. This crucial enhancement would ensure a stable supply, as the current situation meant relying on no interruption of deliveries.
OUR SOLUTIONS
PSA was appointed to oversee the project, beginning with an initial design for the system’s peripherals. A specialist sub-contractor was appointed to handle the technical aspects of the liquid oxygen system design and specification. Our team then took on the critical role of monitoring the on-site installation, ensuring everything was implemented according to plan.
The project wasn’t without its challenges. We had to navigate the tricky task of fitting the new pipework distribution into the limited underground space where existing services were housed. The most crucial hurdle was managing the 18-hour oxygen supply required for the switchover. We devised a strategy to position oxygen bottles strategically throughout the hospital, paying special attention to critical patients, to maintain care during this period.
THE OUTCOME
Thanks to our team’s meticulous planning and execution, the project was a success. The hospital maintained its oxygen supply throughout the transition, with the new, larger tank smoothly taking over to meet the increased demand. This upgrade has significantly boosted the hospital’s capacity to care for patients, particularly during challenging times with high oxygen requirements.
