Centralised vacuum supply in hospitals

Many hospitals still rely on outdated liquid ring pumps or other inefficient legacy systems. These pumps consume large amounts of energy, require additional operating media such as water and can result in unnecessarily high operating costs overall.

If a single vacuum pump fails in a hospital environment, the reliability of the vacuum supply can be compromised. Modern hospital designs therefore require redundant supply concepts with automatic switchover in the event of a failure, along with sufficient standby capacity to maintain continuous operation.

As a full-line supplier, Becker is able to provide traditional technologies such as oil-lubricated and dry-running rotary vane pumps, as well as state-of-the-art claw technology in a range of configurations. Their compact, industry-standard design is a key advantage, making integration into both new and existing systems straightforward.

Decentralised solutions based on multiple individual units often result in higher maintenance requirements.

A modern central vacuum system can significantly reduce maintenance effort while providing reliable and cost-effective operating conditions over the long term.

The design of a hospital vacuum supply system is based on several key factors, including the number of outlet points, the required simultaneous flow rate, the building layout, and the requirements for redundancy and future expansion. These parameters form the foundation for determining the appropriate system capacity and configuration.

Duplex systems are suitable for many standard applications. Triplex systems provide additional reserve capacity and are often used in larger hospitals or in environments with particularly demanding availability requirements.

Yes. In many cases, older systems can be upgraded or replaced with more modern, energy-efficient vacuum pumps and advanced control technology. This can help reduce energy costs while improving operational reliability.

Operating costs can be significantly reduced by using modern claw technology, variable-speed systems and intelligent load balancing. Compared with older installations, these technologies help improve energy efficiency while ensuring that vacuum generation matches actual demand more closely.

Yes. Redundant duplex and triplex systems allow maintenance work to be carried out without interrupting the medical vacuum supply. Individual pumps can be taken offline for servicing while the remaining units continue to provide the required vacuum performance, ensuring uninterrupted operation.