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Hospitals rely on 100% outside. Meaning they don't recycle existing air already circulated. Pretty sure hotels don't have that kind of HVAC.
by asdf2020 7y ago
Hospitals rely on 100% outside. Meaning they don't recycle existing air already circulated. Pretty sure hotels don't have that kind of HVAC.
- ceejayoz 7y agoPretty sure we're not going to find perfect solutions, only usable ones. Perhaps filters can be jury-rigged on the vents. Maybe you only staff them with people who've already survived. Maybe you turn off the HVAC and open up the windows. Maybe it's the last resort option.
- syntaxing 7y agoI wonder if NYC hotels can do this but a lot newer HVAC system allow changing the percentage of outside air. Its advantageous for varies reasons (energy consumption, etc) to use partial recycle air but I wouldn't be surprised if certain builds have 100% outside air capabilities.
- Barrin92 7y agoI don't think there is any evidence that recyling air has any use here given that these wards would be filled with already sick patients and healthcare professionals.
- jnwatson 7y agoMany cheaper hotels do that as well. They have an HVAC unit per room.