A Decade of Moooov’n Utilities Forward at UVM

David C. Blatchly, EIProject EngineerThe University of Vermont - UVM

Executive SummaryExecutive Summary

Over the past decade the University of Vermont (UVM) has taken campus utility systems from the master planning stages to full implementation. A true Utilities Master Plan, the following slides will showcase the strategic projects dealing with underground steam line distribution renewal and expansion, the University’s central chilled water plant construction, tactical planning utilizing existing auxiliary boilers and chillers for system back up, system maintenance, optimization and control. The UVM Physical Plant Department has partnered with outside consultants, contractors and our own in-house institutional knowledge to create campus district energy systems that are not only coordinated with the University of Vermont’s overall Campus Master Plan, but are also capable of serving the University far into the future.

Background Utility Mapping Master Planning Issues Implementation

Infrastructure Renewal/Expansion Projects Central Plant Projects

Costs Results

Overview

Background Central Heating & Cooling Plant (CHCP)

•5 Boilers – serving 3.7 Million sqft Dual-fuel (#6 fuel oil and natural gas) Maximum steam capacity is 224,500 lbs/hr Steam is generated at 220 psi and 398 F

•2 Chillers (steam driven) – serving 1.2 Million sqft Maximum cooling capacity is 2730 tons Variable/Primary (maximum pressure -100 psi) and 42F

•8.8 miles of underground distribution piping

•40 Steam & chilled water manholes

•1.1 MW Emergency Generator

•Satellite/Back-up - 12 Boilers

•12,836 Steam traps

•150,000 gallons of #6 oil are stored at the Plant.

•26 Chillers; 69 Boilers support facilities not served by the CHCP

Existing Utility MappingWhy is this important to UVM?

• Ensure Reliability• Safety• Cost effectiveness• Growth• Dedicated utility corridors• Environmental impact• Maintainability• Serviceability

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Master Planning Utilities5 year Steam & Chilled Water Master Plan

What Are Some Of Today’s IssuesWhat is the planning and strategy supporting?

• Growth on campus• Energy costs• Systems are outdated and obsolete• Air conditioning is an expectation• Utilities are critical for Research• System reliability• Emissions/Air Quality/Permitting

Implementation Projects

I.Underground Infrastructure Replacement (’03 – ‘08)II.Chiller Plant (’06 – ‘07) III.Given Boiler & HSRF Chiller Plant Loop (’08 – ‘10)IV.North Campus Upgrades (‘10 – ‘11)

GENERAL CONDITION OF 1980 VINTAGE PIPINGGENERAL CONDITION OF 1980 VINTAGE PIPING

• CONDUIT/CASING FAILURE• DEGRADING VAULTS

• CONDUIT/CASING FAILURE• DEGRADING VAULTS

• Concrete Trench Box • Field Fabricated System

SIMPSON TO GUTTERSON - 2003SIMPSON TO GUTTERSON - 2003

• Prefabricated System• Pre-Insulated System

MAIN STREET TO UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS – 2004/2005MAIN STREET TO UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS – 2004/2005

DAVIS CENTER TO MAIN ST. - 2005• Prefabricated System• Pre-Insulated System

• Prefabricated System• Pre-Insulated System

CHP TO BAILEY/HOWE & MARSH LIFE – 2006/2007CHP TO BAILEY/HOWE & MARSH LIFE – 2006/2007

• Facilities Served Initially (07)Facilities Served Initially (07)– Davis Center– Bailey/Howe– Old Mill/Lafayette– Royal Tyler Theatre

• Underground PipingUnderground Piping– 4100 FT of Chilled Water

Supply & Return Piping– 1700 FT of High pressure

Steam and Condensate Piping.

• Plant EquipmentPlant Equipment– (2) 1365 Ton Steam Driven

Turbine Chillers– (3) 200 HP CHW Pumps– (3) 200 HP Tower Pumps– (4) 40 HP Tower Fans

CENTRAL CHILLER PLANT– 2006/2007

FIRST TWO OF THEIR KIND IN VERMONTSTEAM DRIVEN TURBINE/CENTRIFUGAL CHILLER

CHW PLANT – FALL SHUTDOWN UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION TIE-IN

CHILLER DELIVERY

VARIBLE SPEED; PRIMARY PUMPS

CHW PLANT – TOWER ENCLOSURE & SUMP

CHW PLANT – STEAM BLOW

TOWER ENCLOSURE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

CHW PLANT CONTROL STATION

GIVEN BOILER REHABILITATION – 2008• Remote site/virtual 6th boiler• (2) steam boilers 40,000 lb/hr• Provide both load shed and redundancy for

medical school

CHILLED WATER LOOP (HSRF):• More efficient chilled water

generation/distribution• Reduction in HSRF Electric usage• Existing Chillers will provide both load shed

and redundancy for medical school

JEFFORDS/HSRF LOOP – 2008/2009JEFFORDS/HSRF LOOP – 2008/2009

NORTH CAMPUS STEAM & CHW DISTRIBUTION

Phase I - 2010• Prefabricated System• Pre-Insulated System

NORTH CAMPUS STEAM & CHW DISTRIBUTION Phase II - 2011

• Prefabricated System• Pre-Insulated System

Plant Equipment & Infrastructure

Project Costs: 2003-2010Simpson to Gutterson (Phase III) $ 1,800,000.00

MH N1 (103) to Harris w/ feeds to U-Heights $ 3,100,000.00

MH N6 to MH N3 (thru Davis Center Site) $ 3,200,000.00

MH N3 to MH N1 $ 1,587,900.00

Austin to Millis $ 325,000.00

Chiller Plant & Infrastructure: to BH, RTT & Old Mill/Lafayette $ 11,850,000.00

Chilled Water Infrastructure: Davis Site & Connection to Davis: $ 1,750,000.00

Votey to Perkins $ 400,000.00

Jeffords Steam & CHW; Loop to HSRF $ 3,800,000.00

N. Campus Steam and Chilled (Phase I) $ 2,200,000.00

Given Boiler $ 1,650,000.00

PFG Boiler $ 698,000.00

Total $ 32M

Since 2003….Since 2003….

• Over 500,000 sqft of new space the central plant’s peak output has decreased

more than 10% (20,000 PPH).

• Over $32 million invested in the CHP Equipment and Campus Infrastructure

• 5.3 Miles of Underground Infrastructure installed (Replaced & New)

• 5 electrical chiller retired; 2 Steam Absorption Chillers retired (MLS)

• Installed Chillers producing water at 8.5 PPT vs. HSRF @ 20 PPT

• Maintained Boilers at 83% combustion efficiency; 90% of condensate recovery

• Rehabilitated Boiler Capacity of 40,000 PPH @ Medplex

• 2000 Tons of cooling reserve at Medplex

Results

Contact InformationContact Information

David C. Blatchly, EIProject EngineerThe University of Vermont284 East AvenueBurlington, Vermont 05405802-656-2189David.Blatchly@uvm.eduwww.uvm.edu/~uvmppd/