[News & Trends]:Differences and selection guidelines between operating room RAU and AHU

The operating room is a very important area in medical institutions, and its air quality requirements are very high. RAU (Room Air Unit) and AHU (Air Handling Unit) play very important roles as air cleaning equipment in the operating room. They are all designed to provide a clean and sterile air environment to ensure the smooth progress of the surgical process. So what are the differences between RAU and AHU? Now let's take a closer look


The differences between RAU and AHU are mainly reflected in their functions, design, and installation positions. RAU is mainly responsible for purifying the air in the operating room, sending the external air into the operating room, and after filtration, dust removal, sterilization and other treatments, ensuring that the air quality in the operating room meets the requirements. AHU, on the other hand, is responsible for circulating, purifying, and regulating the air throughout the hospital, with a wider range of functions. Therefore, there is a significant difference in functionality between RAU and AHU


In addition, RAU is usually installed inside the ceiling of the operating room, while AHU is usually installed in the building's computer room or outdoors. This also means that RAU is more closely integrated with the operating room, focusing more on the air purification needs of the operating room, while AHU is more focused on air treatment and circulation throughout the hospital. Therefore, when choosing air cleaning equipment, it is necessary to make a reasonable choice based on the specific usage environment and needs


In practical applications, for operating rooms, both RAU and AHU are generally used to ensure the air quality inside the operating room. RAU provides more professional air purification services, while AHU provides a more comprehensive air treatment system. The combination of the two can achieve more comprehensive and safe air purification and circulation. Therefore, when selecting, it is necessary to fully consider the actual needs and specific situation of the operating room, and make appropriate configurations and installations


Overall, there are significant differences between RAU and AHU as air purification equipment in the operating room in terms of function, installation location, etc., and it is necessary to choose the appropriate equipment according to the actual needs of the hospital. Reasonable configuration of RAU and AHU can ensure the air quality in the operating room, ensuring the safety and smooth progress of the surgical process. Choosing the appropriate equipment is crucial for hospitals, and we hope that this article's introduction can provide some reference for everyone to better understand and choose operating room air cleaning equipment.