Heating remedy

St George's Hospital in Tooting is reported to be saving £45,000 per year by upgrading the heating and hot water systems in one of its plant rooms to Spirax EasiHeat plate heat exchanger packages.

Five EasiHeat systems now serve the Lanesborough wing of the 1000- bed hospital. Three provide heating and two deliver domestic hot water in a duty/standby arrangement.

Heating was previously provided by three shell-and-tube calorifiers, while four more calorifiers provided hot water. The subsequent £45,000 savings are a combination of improved energy efficiency and reduced maintenance.