Radiant panels provide low maintenance heating

The extension of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary is a £17 million Government funded two year project which has included renovation of old hospital facilities and construction of additional buildings to create a completely new hospital wing. This "phase four build", covering over 17,500 m2, houses a new X-ray suite on the first floor, Accident and Emergency on the second floor, on the third floor a new Maternity Department and new surgical facilities on the fourth floor. Completed towards the end of 2004, the new wing features over 500 Solray Radiant Panels to provide clean and effective heating on all four floors.

Radiant panels are a modern, modular heating solution, providing an easy to install, comfortable and energy efficient alternative to radiators and other traditional forms of heating. Since the panels are installed in the ceiling, they free up the maximum amount of usable space below for the hospital. At the same time, they afford the hospital a clean, simple to maintain and aesthetically attractive heating solution. The panels also create far less dust and air movement in their heating operation. than ordinary convective heating systems, thus reducing potential discomfort and breathing difficulties for staff and patients alike.