Session Abstract
Cornell University has taken a big step in converting its main campus in Ithaca, New York, from traditional steam heat to low-temperature hot water.
The University took advantage of an existing storage space in the basement of Mary Donlon Hall and dedicated this space for creating a ‘hub’ that could export low-temperature hot water to nearly 800,000 square feet of new housing and dining facilities building developed on the North Campus.
The distribution piping to the buildings is constructed of EN253 thin-wall steel that is insulated in foam and protected with a HDPE jacket. In addition, HDPE chilled water piping was extended from Cornell’s lake source chilled water system parallel with the new hot water piping.
Presenters
John Williamson,Civil/Structural Division Manager,RMF Engineering, Inc.
Eric Chrencik,Mechanical Engineer,RMF Engineering, Inc.
Frank Perry,Thermal Distribution Program Manager,Cornell University
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