Multiple construction projects are currently being implemented at Tübingen University Hospital, in Germany, including the installation of cooling pipes using fischer’s massive channel system FMS.
Tübingen University Hospital is spread across two main areas, the ’valley’ site north of the city centre, and the ‘mountain’ site to the northwest of the centre, halfway up Schnarrenberg mountain. Significant conversion, expansion and renovation work is currently being carried out on the Crona Clinics to allow the health care unit to continue to provide space for research and science.
The installation of cooling pipes in the technical centre and media conduits was particularly important, as it allowed for escape and rescue routes and the corridor used for loading and unloading materials to be kept unobstructed. The cooling pipes were successfully installed with the new fischer massive channel system FMS, ideal for transferring the high loads of the cooling pipes. The FMS channel system provides short construction and installation times avoiding the need for elaborate steel construction.
To begin with, the pre-exisiting installation and device situation was assessed at the Crona Clinics in order to determine the right dimensions and base points for the frame construction. This allowed for the planning of necessary structural dimensions and correct bracing and moulded parts. With these services, fischer helped the executing firm successfully and securely install the cooling pipes without having to plan and install a pipe support system.
fischer explains that FMS ensured quick construction progress without on-site prefabrication. The universal connectors allowed variable applications and simple adjustment during the installation and alignment of the pipeline routes. The pre-assembled construction elements require no further welding or processing on the construction site, and the fully hot-dip galvanised product range means there is no need for subsequent coatings, contributing to the quick construction process.
Further product solutions from fischer’s range of installation systems were used during the project in addition to the FMS items. Refrigeration pipe clamps FRS-K were used with the corresponding accessories to attach the cooling pipes to the massive profiles. FMEC endcaps were used to finish off the ends of the profiles.
