CIBSE SA: Medical Air & Vacuum: Compliance, Best Practice & Innovations

CIBSE SA Chapter members & guests are invited to a technical presentation exploring Medical Air & Vacuum.

Event Summary:

A practical deep dive into AS 2896 compliance, best-practice medical gas plant operation and the latest innovations improving safety, uptime and efficiency.

Event Description:

Medical air and vacuum plant equipment is a key component of hospital infrastructure, where reliable operation, compliance and efficiency directly impact patient care. This session provides practical, end-user-focused guidance on meeting AS 2896 compliance requirements, applying best-practice plant configurations and technologies, and understanding the latest innovations that reduce risk, maintenance burdens and operational costs. It is designed for hospital engineers, maintenance teams, asset managers, and anyone responsible for the performance and compliance of medical gas plant equipment.

What this session will cover -

• AS 2896 compliance essentials for end-users
• Common compliance gaps and how to address them
• Best-practice configurations and technologies for medical air & vacuum plant equipment
• Refrigerated vs desiccant dryers — practical considerations for hospitals
• Reliability improvements and modern redundancy options
• Innovations improving uptime, safety and efficiency
• Remote condition monitoring (OTTO) and the shift toward predictive maintenance
• Practical guidance for optimising maintenance and reducing operational risk

Speakers:

Adam Dunlop Food & Medical Market Manager, Busch ANZ

Adam is a mechanical engineer with over a decade at Busch ANZ, specialising in vacuum solutions for Food and Medical markets across Australia and New Zealand. He is passionate about driving innovation and delivering efficient, reliable solutions that push industry standards forward.

Sponsor:

Busch ANZ.

Agenda:

• CIBSE Update and Introductions – David Tiller, CIBSE SA Chair (5 mins)
• Technical presentation and Q&A
• Following the event will be a chance to network over a few drinks and nibbles supplied by our sponsor.

This event provides 2 hours of CPD.

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