Case Study: Nemours Children’s Clinic improves HVAC airflow and reduces infection risk with Aeroseal

Nemours Children's Clinic cuts duct leakage by 85% with Aeroseal

The Nemours Children's Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, faced a challenge with its 30-year-old HVAC system in an 11-story outpatient facility. Due to numerous retrofits, the system suffered from significant duct leakage, leading to negative pressure and inadequate ventilation that risked distributing germs and nosocomial infections. To address this, they turned to Aeroseal for its duct sealing solution.

Aeroseal sealed the clinic's ductwork from the inside, a process completed in less than 30 days. This resulted in an 85% reduction in total system leakage, dramatically improving HVAC airflow. The solution ensured contaminated air is properly exhausted and not recirculated, halting the spread of airborne infections. As a measurable result, leakage was reduced from 4,912 CFM to 723 CFM. An added bonus for the clinic was a substantial reduction in the energy needed to run the exhaust fan, leading to significant cost savings.

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