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Electrical
Commissioning
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University of Notre Dame
Jordan Hall of Science
South Bend, IN
The Jordan Hall of Science is a new 200,000-SF impressive addition to the campus of the University of Notre Dame, and includes 40 laboratories for chemistry, biology and physics studies and a 250-seat lecture hall, 150-seat planetarium, greenhouse, herbarium, three data analysis rooms, classrooms, and administrative offices.
Fume hoods in the laboratories and lecture halls function to pull chemical-laden air out of the atmosphere and exhaust the air out of the building. The system is designed to handle air quantities of up to 100,000 CFM. A Phoenix valve air control system is utilized to regulate air flow. This Phoenix system monitors the fume hood sash position, room occupancy and internal climate to precisely control the valves and, consequently the amount of air exhausted through the hoods.
The complex technology in the research, lecture rooms, planetarium, observatory, greenhouse required close integration with MEP systems. The campus has an existing central plant that utilizes a tunnel system to route the hot water, steam, telecommunications, HVAC controls, and fire alarm loop to the new building. The complex underground MEP utilities were successful because of coordination during the design.
Because BVH was involved not only with designing the science building, but also with commissioning, the mechanical systems were tested for functionality and the building was completed and turned over to the client with no significant issues to address. |
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