CRYOGENIC & MEDICAL GAS
In the last nine years, Finn Design Group has developed an expertise in the design and construction of cryogenic and medical gas systems. The proper design of these complex systems requires a broad knowledge of various disciplines (structural/mechanical/architectural/civil/controls), a specific knowledge of the peculiarities related to cryogenic gases, and an intimate knowledge of the Codes that govern the design and construction of cryogenic systems and support pads. Also useful, when pertaining to hospital projects within the State of California, is a good reputation and working relationship with OSHPD. Finn Design Group possesses all of the above. We have also developed excellent working relationships with most of the major cryogenic gas suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
Specific services that Finn Design Group can provide
- System Design and Equipment Plan Layout
- Code Analysis (NFPA 55 and 99) Relating to Equipment Clearances and Site Conditions
- Structural Pad Design, Equipment Anchorage, and Piping Support & Anchorage
- Enclosure Design, including screen walls, retaining walls, fences and gates
- Mechanical Design, including layout, specifications and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
- Equipment Special Seismic Certifications for Tanks, in accordance with CBC/IBC Section 1708A.4 and Chapter 16A, OSHPD CAN 2-1708A.1, ASCE 7-10 Chapters 12 & 13, and the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
- Equipment Special Seismic Certifications for Vaporizers and Manifolds in accordance with CBC/IBC Section 1708A.4 and Chapter 16A, OSHPD CAN 2- 1708A.1 and ASCE 7-10 Chapter 13
- Accurate System Visualization utilizing Revit-generated 3D Perspectives
- Construction Drawings, prepared utilizing either AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Preparation of OSHPD Submittal Documents
- Construction Administration Services, including Project Coordination, Submittal Review, Response to RFI’s, Site Observations/Field Reports, & Verified Compliance Reports
For many projects, Finn Design Group will act as a sub-consultant to the Lead Consultant (Architect) or will contract directly with the Facility. For some projects, Finn Design Group will contract with the Gas Vender. On five past bulk oxygen projects, Finn Design Group has acted as the Design Professional of Record, and an Architect was not present on the design team.
This project involved the design and construction of a bulk oxygen system for supplying a Hyperbaric Oxygen system for use at a Wound Care Facility at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This project involved the design and construction of an upgraded bulk oxygen system for John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, California.
This project involved the design and construction of new bulk oxygen and bulk nitrogen systems for the new Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Oakland, California.
This project involved the design and construction of a new bulk oxygen system for Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, in Sacramento, California.
This project involved the replacement of an existing main O2 tank that had an aluminum inner vessel—a condition no longer allowed under current Codes.
This project involved the replacement of an existing main O2 tank that had an aluminum inner vessel—a condition no longer allowed under current Codes.
This project involved the design and construction of a new bulk oxygen system for the replacement hospital at Sutter Medical Center in Castro Valley, California.
This project was conducted for UCSF Medical Center to upgrade the capacity of their Nitrogen system.
This project was conducted for UCSF Medical Center to assess the Bulk Oxygen System at their main hospital campus, and to evaluate options for construction of a replacement system.