Communications Facility

Chiller and Generator Replacement

Scope

This infrastructure upgrade project of a critical communication facility included replacement of a 250-ton chiller, replacement of a 1,200 kW generator and the addition of a back-up storage tank for cooling tower make-up water.

Mechanical Contractor
W.B. Wallis

Prime Consultant
Alsbrooks Architects

Construction Cost
$1,600,000 (total)
$550,000 (mechanical)

Special Circumstances

New high efficiency variable speed water-cooled chiller will reduce the utility costs associated with cooling the building.
New chiller uses environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant, which does not harm the ozone layer.
Chiller room has been upgraded to comply with the latest Codes and Standards relating to refrigeration machinery room personnel safety.
A 4,000-gallon underground water storage tank and associated pumps provide water to the cooling towers when city water service is interrupted.
A new Building Automation System was installed to control the chilled water plant.
All construction takes place while the facility maintains 24/7 operations.
Existing generator daytank repiped to serve new generator.