Network Information Center Expansion
Scope
Expand base building chiller plant designed by JSA in 1997. Installation of 20+ additional chilled water computer room air conditioning (Liebert) units.
Mechanical
Contractor
B&W Mechanical
Prime Consultant
Barnett Consulting Engineers
Construction Cost
$3,000,000 (mechanical)
Special Circumstances
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New data processing equipment required expansion of the initial chiller plant to its ultimate designed capacity.
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Two new 400-ton water-cooled chillers, two new 400-ton cooling towers, and associated pumps doubled the building’s plant capacity without interrupting cooling to the existing 24/7 Data Center.
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A third variable speed secondary pump was added to supplement the two existing secondary pumps to distribute the chilled water through underfloor piping to the Lieberts.
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Direct digital control system was expanded for the new equipment.
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New engine house with two new generators was installed with sound attenuation and ventilation.
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Two new 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks provide fuel for the new generators.
- The emergency make-up water storage system was expanded with the installation of a second 10,000-gallon underground storage tank.
