RenovationEPC 03 - College of Engineering
Started: 15/12/2015
Completed: 02/28/2019
The project of five buildings is saving approximately $1.5M annually.
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College of Engineering – EPC Project 03 (U14076)
In July 2015, the Board of Trustees approved Energy Services Group, LLC, to implement an approximately $41M project which includes energy conservation measures for Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, Loomis Laboratory, Engineering Sciences Building, and the Superconductivity Center. The project is now complete, and is realizing the guaranteed savings of approximately $1.5M annually.
Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory
Notable energy conservation measures
- New Clean Room and Wet Laboratory
- Occupancy Sensors
- Steam Trap Replacement
- Centralized Water Cooling for Laboratory Equipment
Seitz Materials Research Lab
Notable energy conservation measures
- Direct Digital Control Systems
- Air-Handling Unit Replacement
- Steam Trap Replacement
- Centralized Water Cooling for Laboratory Equipment
- Future Utility Connection Preparations
Loomis Laboratory
Notable energy conservation measures
- Room Occupancy Sensors
- Pipe Insulation
- Air-Duct Cleaning
- Air-Handling Unit Replacement
- Heat Recovery System Modifications
- Exhaust Fans
Engineering Sciences Building
Notable energy conservation measures
- Direct Digital Control Systems
- Variable Air Volume Boxes
- Room Occupancy Sensors
- Steam Trap Replacement
- Pipe Insulation
- Air-Handling Unit Retrofits
- High-Efficiency Fume Hoods
Superconductivity Center
Notable energy conservation measures
- Direct Digital Control Systems
- Variable Air Volume Boxes
- Room Occupancy Sensors
- Air-Handling Unit Maintenance
- Steam Trap Replacement
HVAC
• Replacing and combining air handlers at MRL and Loomis
– 13 air handlers at MRL to be replaced by 2 new air handlers and a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS)
– 9 air handlers at Loomis to be replace by 3 new air handlers at Loomis
• Replacing dual duct, constant volume mixing boxes with single duct, variable air volume boxes and displacement ventilation at MRL and Loomis
• Modifying existing cleanroom ductwork and installing particle counters at MNTL to improve individual cleanroom air control and reduce airflow while maintaining cleanliness level required for each particular classification
• Replacing pneumatic control valves on perimeter heat with new electronic control valves in MRL and Loomis
• Installing a heat pipe at MRL that will recover heat from lab exhaust and transfer it for conditioning of fresh air
• Headering individual fume hood exhaust fans at MRL and exhausting lab air through 3 new high-plume exhaust fans
• Replacing 38 constant volume fume hoods with new high efficiency hoods that effectively operate and maintain required air changes at a reduced air velocity at Loomis and ESB
• Installing new direct digital controls (DDC) for all new and select existing equipment in all buildings including the variable air volume boxes at Superconductivity and ESB
• Replacing pneumatic thermostats with new DDC thermostats at MRL and Loomis
• Creating a web-based building automation system (BAS) for all buildings
• New equipment and controls will allow for better temperature control, improve air quality, correct building pressure, reduce maintenance and save energy
Occupancy Sensors
• Installing in all 5 buildings (MRL, Loomis, ESB, Superconductivity, MNTL)
• Reduces lighting load requirements saving energy and reducing required maintenance
Steam Traps
• Replacing non-radiation steam traps in MRL, Superconductivity and MNTL
• Replacing all steam traps in ESB
• No steam trap replacements in Loomis as all traps were repaired in recent years
• Reduces steam consumption
Pipe Insulation
• Insulating exposed steam and condensate pipe at ESB and Loomis
• Minimizes thermal energy loss and maximizes energy efficiency
Duct Cleaning
• Cleaning supply and return ductwork at Loomis
• Improves airflow and air quality
• Increases efficiency of HVAC system
Process Water
• Implementing energy saving measures at MRL and MNTL
– Replacing once through deionized water faucet systems with recirculating water faucets and valves in cleanrooms at MNTL
– Reclaiming [free] ground water to serve MNTL toxic exhaust scrubbers currently served by city water
• Developing a closed process water loop at MRL to cool lab equipment currently cooled by millions of gallons of once through city water each year
• Minimizes city water and deionized water waste and reduces required maintenance
Everitt Cleanroom
• Constructing a cleanroom for teaching purposes at MNTL
• Replacing air handler to accommodate new airflow requirement
• Installing new recirculating air handler solely for the cleanroom
• Installing fan powered HEPAs in the corridor
