Early operational experience of Britain's first all-electric hospital

Abstract

The structure and configuration of Fenland House Hospital are described, the principal parameters tabulated and the heating and ventilation design shown. The results of the monitoring of the building are given, including the energy consumption breakdown and running costs for the year ending 28 February 1983. The performance of the heat recovery, ventilation, hot water supply and floorwarming are discussed, and recommendations made for installation and control in future hospital buildings. Comparative figures from a DHSS survey of geriatric hospitals are also presented and they indicate that the energy consumption and energy cost for Fenland House are lower than the national average.