Medical Vacuum Plant: Centralized Suction for Patient Care and Surgery

The Medical Vacuum Plant is the core of a hospital’s suction system, providing continuous and controlled negative pressure to various areas including patient rooms, intensive care units, and medical operation theatres. Without a reliable vacuum source, safe and hygienic suction procedures would not be possible.

At the heart of the system are multiple vacuum pumps connected in parallel. These pumps work alternately, managed by a central control panel that ensures equal working times and synchronized operation across all units. This strategy balances wear and prolongs the life of the equipment.

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Equal-Aging Pump Control

One of the key features of the Medical Vacuum Plant is its same aging control panel, which ensures that all connected vacuum pumps operate at equal time intervals. This not only maintains system efficiency but also distributes workload evenly, reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure on any single pump.

The panel uses a programmed schedule to activate and deactivate pumps in a coordinated way. This intelligent management approach is critical in 24/7 operating hospital environments.

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Vacuum Tank and Filtration

The suction pressure generated by the pumps is stored temporarily in vacuum tanks. These tanks act as buffers and help stabilize pressure across all suction points in the system.

Before air is released or vented, it is passed through bacteria line filters. These filters remove airborne contaminants, ensuring the air being pulled through the system does not spread harmful microorganisms or particles.

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Monitoring and Control via PLC Panel

The status of each vacuum pump—whether it is active or idle—is tracked in real time through a PLC control panel. Operators can view system status at a glance and respond quickly to any irregularities or alarms.

This panel enhances operational transparency and provides a user-friendly interface for system management.

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Areas of Use and System Benefits

Medical Vacuum Plants are vital in the following hospital zones:

• Patient wards

• Intensive care units

• Operating rooms

• Dental clinics and treatment chairs

• Emergency departments

With consistent suction capacity, healthcare professionals can perform procedures safely, while patients benefit from a clean and efficient environment.

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Certified Design and Manufacturing

Tecnomed’s Medical Vacuum Plant is built in accordance with:

• HTM 02-01

• HTM 2021

• MDD 93/42/EEC

• EN-ISO 7396-1

These certifications confirm the product’s compliance with internationally recognized standards for medical gas and vacuum systems. The use of compliant design and manufacturing processes guarantees system safety, durability, and suitability for clinical use.

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Key Features of the Medical Vacuum Plant

• Centralized suction system for medical facilities

• Parallel pump setup with equal aging control

• Real-time monitoring with PLC panel

• Integrated bacteria line filters

• Complies with HTM and ISO standards

• Designed for continuous operation in critical zones

• Suitable for patient rooms, ICU, and surgical areas

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Conclusion

The Medical Vacuum Plant by Tecnomed offers a comprehensive and certified solution for hospital suction needs. By combining synchronized pump management, hygienic filtration, and intelligent control panels, it ensures safe and uninterrupted negative pressure supply.

Whether in high-demand operating rooms or general patient care areas, this system delivers reliability, safety, and long-term efficiency.