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North Wing HVAC Upgrade and Battery Lab

Scope

Renovate the existing HVAC systems of the North Wing of Building #3 and incorporate a new Battery Lab into the design.

Owner
Georgia Tech Research Institute

Mechanical Contractor
CAE Diversified Services

Prime Consultant
Johnson, Spellman & Associates

Construction Cost
$700,000

Special Circumstances

• New variable air volume 22,000 CFM roof mounted, custom air handling unit with pre-heat coil, cooling coil, steam humidifier, and variable speed relief and supply air fans.

• Terminal units with hot water reheat capacity.

• Hydrogen and carbon monoxide monitoring of the Battery Lab.

• Differential pressure requirements between laboratory and supporting spaces.

• Acid resistant waste and vent, natural gas, compressed air serving fixtures in Battery Lab.  Compressed air regulated to two (2) different pressures.

• Type III water system supplying fixtures in Battery Lab and a Type I point of use water system.

• Strict environmental requirements (temperature, humidity and noise ranges) for various laboratory spaces.