General Building Data
Primary Project Team
National Model Codes
Zoning
Building Facade
Windows and Glazing
Shading Devices
Typical Roofing
Sustainability Features
Lighting
Electrical
Mechanical
Fire Protection
Transportation
Telecommunications
Special Systems
Construction
Structural System

Building Statistics - Mechanical

Mechanical

All areas of the building will utilize a water source heat pump system for cooling, the majority of spaces will also utilize this system for heating, spaces not heated by the water source heat pump system will utilize hot water space heaters.  Two hot water boilers are located in the basement level with a gross output of 3000 mbh.

Condenser Water System
The system consists of three cooling towers with top/basin bypasses, four constant volume primary condenser water pumps (one is stand-by), three cooling heat exchangers wth isolation valves (one is stand-by), three variable volume secondary condenser water pumps (one is stand-by), two boilers, three variable volume hot water pumps, hot water injection loop differential pressure bypass, secondary condenser water differential pressure bypass, hot water injection loop control valve, and heat exchanger bypass.

Outdoor Air AHU
Two identical 100% outdoor air volume air handling units with heat recovery heat exchanger, heating/cooling DX section and return fan. Units are providing preconditioned outdoor air for individual air handling units.
Mixed Air Variable Volume AHU
Mixed air variable volume aair handling units with heating/cooling DX section and return fan. Units are providing conditioned air for VAV & CAV boxes.

Constant Volume AHU
Mixed air constant volume air handling unit with heating/cooling DX section and fixed OA and RA. Units are providing conditioned air for cafeteria.

Stair Pressurization
The system consists of variable volume supply fan and differential pressure transmitter. Differential pressure transmitter shall be wired directly into VFD. VFD’s internal loop shall be utilized for fan speed control.

Loading Dock Ventilation
The system consists of variable volume exhaust fan carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide sensors. Exhaust ductwork is divided into high and low zones. Lower zone exhaust duct is equipped with control damper.

Computer Room AC Unit
Computer room AC unit will be equipped with leak detector and Modbus interface.

 

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