Premier Control Technologies Fluid Solutions
Hospitals across the UK and Ireland depend on stable medical gas supply, resilient Estates plant, and clean, traceable fluid handling to maintain patient safety and service uptime. From medical gas consumption audits and N₂O recovery to clamp on water monitoring and programmable disinfection routines, the technologies below are selected for fast retrofit, digital integration with BMS/PLC, and auditable performance. We focus on solutions that minimise downtime (e.g., non invasive clamp on metering), reduce waste (e.g., low ΔP verification on gas lines), and improve compliance reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll find application specific overviews, proven products from the PCT portfolio, and a concise selection guide to help you specify quickly. Where helpful, we’ve linked to relevant PCT application resources for deeper dives and UK/IE examples.
Hospitals increasingly allocate medical gas costs to individual theatres, ICUs, wards and labs. Accurate, low hassle metering makes that feasible without adding significant pressure drop or maintenance overhead. Because flows can range from sub SCCM leakage checks to hundreds of SLPM during peak usage, devices with very wide turndown simplify standardisation. Multi gas capability reduces the number of SKUs and supports on the spot gas changes as services evolve. Real time local display helps technicians verify set ups during rounds, while digital protocols feed trust ready data to BMS, CMMS or analytics. Portable options are useful for validation, but permanent inline meters are preferred for auditable billing.
When bulk gas deliveries arrive, Estates teams often want a quick, traceable cross check against supplier indications. A portable, battery powered meter that reads mass or volumetric flow directly and logs results reduces site time and avoids installing permanent hardware just for periodic checks. Multi gas support and wide rangeability mean one instrument can verify O₂, air or CO₂ across varied flow conditions. Clear on screen readout and USB/Bluetooth connectivity simplify reporting. The goal is to confirm transfers, spot anomalies, and document findings without disrupting operations.
With N₂O environmental and occupational exposure concerns, sites increasingly monitor both delivery and return (AGSS) lines. Measurement must add minimal restriction, particularly on low pressure systems, to avoid upsetting theatre equipment. A low ΔP, multi gas meter simplifies metering of N₂O and blends while protecting sensitive upstream devices. High turndown helps capture both steady flow and intermittent peaks, and digital comms streamline trending for sustainability reports. The combination supports accurate usage accounting and identification of unintended emissions.
Where continuous gas availability is critical—back up oxygen, CO₂ for labs, specialist gases—automatic changeover protects against unplanned outages. A robust, wall mounted system manages switchover from the lead to reserve bank when supply pressure hits a set threshold, with options to suit inlet/outlet ranges. Clean assembly and oxygen service readiness are important, as are simple set and lock controls to prevent drift. The result is safer, uninterrupted supply without manual intervention.
Central vacuum must remain stable as multiple theatres and wards connect/disconnect. Conventional valves can exhibit stiction, making fine control challenging and causing pressure oscillations. A precision vacuum regulator with frictionless diaphragm control maintains setpoint with high resolution even as flows vary widely. Material flexibility (PVC or 316L) supports different plant areas, and larger body sizes accommodate high flows on main headers. This improves suction consistency and AGSS performance.
At point of use, safe, repeatable pressure reduces equipment alarms and protects downstream devices. Regulators should lock securely against accidental adjustment, support common ranges, and be available in brass or 316L for different gas duties. Options for higher temperature and self venting are useful in specialist areas. Straightforward panel/wall mounting further speeds maintenance.
Clinical labs require UHP or corrosive gas capability for instrument calibration and QA. Diaphragm sensed, electropolished regulators with low internal leakage and UHP connections maintain purity and stability. Two stage designs deliver consistent outlet pressure as cylinders deplete. Surface finish and materials selection are key to trace level work.
Hospitals need continuous visibility of chilled and domestic water for efficiency, compliance and uptime. Non intrusive clamp on metering installs without shutdowns, avoids contamination risk, and introduces no pressure loss. With energy options, the same meter can calculate heat flow for hydronic circuits. Broad transducer coverage means one platform fits from small risers to large mains, and industrial protocols push real time values to BMS for alarms, trending and reporting.
For balancing, pump diagnostics and short studies, a portable meter enables rapid surveys across multiple pipes in a single visit. Hybrid tech that auto selects transit time or Doppler helps when fluids vary from clean to aerated/particulate. Battery power, onboard logging and mobile app support accelerate data capture, and energy capability with clamp on RTDs turns the kit into a full heat metering survey tool. Typical uses include validating existing meters, profiling usage and investigating complaints without invasive works.
Labs and CSSD often need many very low flow dosing points—buffers, neutralisers, wetting agents—spread across benches or bays. A multi channel peristaltic drive reduces hardware count, enables uniform distribution, and keeps maintenance simple via quick change heads/tubing. External control and RS 485 allow coordinated dosing, while low pulsation heads improve process stability. Compact drives fit easily into cabinets or under benches.
Clinical engineering and training labs often require programmable gas blends for device testing, sensor calibration and simulation. A mixer with high mixture accuracy, fast response and robust logging reduces gas waste and accelerates set up. Multi channel capability lets teams create complex blends, while remote access and industrial comms simplify integration with rigs. A single platform that scales from SCCM to very high SLPM helps standardise across departments.
Routine sanitation of RO/DI and domestic systems requires repeatable dosing cycles (volume, pause, copies) with clean cut off to avoid drips. A programmable peristaltic pump isolates chemicals in the tube, simplifying hygiene and changeover while protecting the drive. Industrial I/O and RS 485 ease recipe automation and interlocks (e.g., door/valve permissives). A compact footprint and multi head options support modular skids.
| Application | Recommended Technologies | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Medical gas consumption monitoring & billing | Alicat M Series | Multi variable measurement, 10,000:1 turndown, 98+ gases; easy BMS integration for auditable billing. |
| Bulk gas delivery verification | Alicat MB Portable | Battery powered, ±0.6% accuracy, wide range; quick field cross checks and logs. |
| N₂O usage accounting & AGSS | Alicat MW Whisper | Ultra low ΔP metering keeps systems stable while capturing usage and leaks. |
| Cylinder manifold changeover | Drastar AC700 | Automatic, oxygen cleaned changeover with push and lock set handle for continuity. |
| Central vacuum & AGSS headers | Equilibar EVR Vacuum Regulators | Frictionless, high resolution vacuum control across ¼″–4″ sizes/materials. |
| Theatre/ICU point of use regulation | Drastar 072 | Secure, stable outlet regulation with lockable handle; brass/316L options. |
| UHP calibration gas to lab instruments | Drastar 2200 UHP | Two stage, electropolished UHP regulator with VCR® for purity and stability. |
| Chilled/domestic water (permanent) | Dynasonics TFX 5000 | Clamp on flow/energy metering with industrial comms; no shutdowns. |
| Portable Estates surveys | Dynasonics DXN 5P | Hybrid transit time/Doppler with logging and Bluetooth® for rapid diagnostics. |
| RO/DI & water system sanitation | Longer WT600 1F | Programmable volumes/cycles and back suction for clean, repeatable dosing. |
| Multi point low flow dosing (labs/CSSD) | Longer BT100 1L | Up to 24 channels from one drive; analog/RS 485 for coordinated dosing. |
| Simulation & device test gas mixing | Fusion Flow MXM | High accuracy, fast response multi gas blending with wide flow range. |
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