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Bio-Level IV Decontamination Tanks

Scope

Renovate the two existing 1,000-gallon Bio-Level IV decontamination tanks from a steam-jacketed system to a direct inject steam system.

Owner 
Centers for Disease Control

Mechanical Contractor
Peachtree Mechanical

Prime Consultant
A&E Design

Construction Cost
$440,000

Special Circumstances

• Phasing of the project to maintain operability of the BL-IV laboratories during the construction period.

• Implementing load cells to determine real time tank capacities.

• Structurally isolating the two tanks via flex connectors and piping expansion loops to ensure accuracy of the load cell systems.

• Installation of suction tees to inject steam and agitate the waste products within the tank.

• Design of a spore test tube to verify proper operation of the system.

• Adhering thermocouples to the tank body to acquire an array of temperature readings for control sequencing.

• Automating the controls system to include tank filling, cooking, venting, cooling, and draining.