An existing 230F MTHW distribution from the central steam plant to the academic grounds will be converted to a 170F LTHW network with heat recovery and a hot water boiler, significantly lessening the demand for steam from existing boilers that burn fossil fuels. Buildings fed from existing steam distribution are converted and connected to the new LTHW network allowing removal of steam distribution on academic grounds providing further energy and O&M savings.
Colin Moyer, Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Paul Zmick, University of Virginia