Tavares Medical Center – PET/CT Scanner Installation

Task Assigned

National MEP Engineers provided a comprehensive MEP design for a medical center, including Electrical and HVAC for a single reconfiured room (PET/CT Scan Room & Control Room), and a minor life-safety lighting revision in a new exit corridor. Plumbing was later added to the scope for a new Hot Lab and a relocated hand sink.

Additional Notes

• The initial ductless or vertical-unit concept with existing ductwork was insufficient to maintain the strict temperature and humidity levels required for the PET/CT scanner.The team implemented a Vertical Split Air-Handler with a VRF Condensing Unit for precise load control and minimizing short-cycling. Existing ductwork in the scanner and control rooms was removed and capped to ensure balanced air distribution.
• Integrating the scanner’s new high-voltage service with Duke Energy required rapid coordination to prevent schedule delays.So, we developed a preliminary Power Riser Diagram and Basis of Design (BOD) early in the process, specifying a 225 KVA 480V/277V 3-Phase transformer and a 200A primary connection.
• The client added a Hot Lab and relocated a sink, introducing new plumbing design considerations, including radioactive waste handling, late in the project. The team proposed underground pipe routing to limit construction impact and to contain the radioactive waste in a lead-shielded container, with an additional contract and fee for the revised scope, without affecting delivery.
• The project concluded with a coordinated and permit-ready MEP design package for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. The VRF system ensured environmental stability for the PET/CT equipment, while the electrical and plumbing solutions were integrated within a tight schedule. Our proactive approach helped the client meet operational and compliance goals on time.