LocationAnnapolis, Maryland
MarketOther Specialty Projects
Contract
$773,437
Team Members
- Owner
- U.S. Naval Academy
- Engineer
- RMF Engineering, Inc.
- Prime Contractor
- Constellation Energy Projects & Services Group, Inc.
- Subcontractor
- Johnston Construction Company
Key Accomplishments
- Supported chilled-water service to Rickover Hall, Alumni Hall and Nimitz Hall while operating in conjunction with the Science Chilled Water Plant.
- Procured and installed three new 200 HP chilled-water pumps and motors for the booster-pump system.
- Installed the three 200 HP pump assemblies within the G49 Chiller Plant.
- Furnished and installed variable-frequency drives (VFDs) serving the new pumping equipment.
- Integrated the new pump system with existing plant electrical and control infrastructure.
- Utilized available spare breakers within the existing Michelson Hall electrical switchgear to support the new equipment.
- Installed new electrical conduit and wiring between the Michelson Hall Electrical Room and the G49 Chiller Plant.
- Routed electrical infrastructure through the existing mechanical/distribution tunnel.
- Performed demolition and modification of existing chilled-water piping required for the new booster-pump-loop connections.
- Removed approximately 12 feet of existing 18-inch chilled-water supply and chilled-water return piping to complete system modifications and tie-ins.
- Furnished and installed new chilled-water piping, valves and associated mechanical components.
- Installed engineered pipe hangers, supports and related appurtenances for the modified chilled-water piping system.
Project Description
Performed comprehensive mechanical, electrical and controls construction for upgrades to the U.S. Naval Academy campus chilled-water distribution system.
Added a new booster pump loop to the existing campus chilled-water system to improve chilled-water flow to major Academy buildings.