Case Study #12: VMC (Veterinary Medical Center)

Scope of Work
· Recommissioned the existing mechanical and control systems to optimize overall system performance.
- Installed PIR occupancy sensors to reduce excessive air change rates and enable occupied and unoccupied modes of operation.
- Rebuilt the existing air handling humidification units to improve system efficiency while minimizing energy use.
- Installed fume hood closed mode to reduce ventilation rates when rooms are unoccupied with fume hoods closed.
- Installed VSDs on the laboratory building exhaust fans to provide better static pressure control.
Project Completed
- August 2004
Project Cost
- $790,000
Energy Savings
- $230,000
Simple Payback
- 4.9 years
