The partnering approach was essential to the project's success. In this project, timing was everything. By working together as a team, both staffs were able to coordinate arrival of the equipment to reduce down time. Shipping and loading docks needed to remain open and operational throughout construction. Installing distribution piping from the new central plant to existing facilities was coordinated with Rockwell Automation.
Safety is critical when dealing with potentially harmful refrigerants.
A refrigerant monitoring system was installed with sensors at each chiller. If a refrigerant leak is detected by a sensor, automatic air flushing of the central plant begins, and visual and audible alarms within the central plant are activated. Remote alarm systems in the security and maintenance departments were also designed. We studied this area intensely to make sure the system we designed was flawless. Another goal was to design a user-friendly building.