This presentation, given by Professor Kim Hagström from Halton as part of the HumaniC project, outlines the company’s R&D perspective and details the development, validation, and real-world application of the Halton Vita OR Space ventilation system for operating rooms. It begins by introducing Halton’s core mission of enabling wellbeing and safety in demanding environments, transitioning into the comprehensive R&D process from initial customer needs and market intelligence to product roadmapping and lifecycle management. The core of the presentation focuses on healthcare engineering challenges, specifically comparing traditional Laminar Air Flow (LAF) systems with Halton’s Controlled Dilution principle. Using the Nya Karolinska Hospital (NKS) project and Ghent University Hospital as major case studies, the slides illustrate how human contamination, equipment layouts, and complex surgical tasks affect air cleanliness. It explains the extensive pre-validation testing using computer simulations and mock operations, on-site third-party verification, and ongoing life-cycle performance monitoring. Ultimately, the presentation showcases how the Halton Vita OR Space solution delivers ultra-clean operating conditions, spatial flexibility, energy efficiency, and low noise levels across the entire room rather than just a restricted zone.
