Heating System Modernization - Sandia National Labs

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Project Value: $2,670,000

Dates of Construction: 4/2007 – 12/2007

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Project Scope

NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE DUE TO BUILDINGS ARE IN CLASSIFIED AREAS

HSM 07-03 consisted of demolishing the existing steam distribution systems in buildings 857 and 870 and installing 10 new hot water boilers and associated equipment. The project included:

• The construction of a 400 square foot central utility building to accommodate 6 boilers:
  • Concrete masonry unit construction
  • TPO roof
  • Heating and cooling system
  • Fire protection system
  • New electrical distribution
  • Lightning protection
• Installation of 10 boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, strainers, and piping in three different mechanical rooms throughout the two buildings.
• Installation of a electric steam boiler, distribution piping and condensate system.
• Removal of steam coils and installation of hot water coils in several air handling units.
• Removal of steam VAV boxes and installation of hot water VAV boxes.
• Installation of standalone steam humidifiers.
• Installation of desiccant dehumidifiers.

Work was completed in classified areas and in production facilities with vibration sensitive equipment.