Complete lab and air system retrofit for Wilton Centre laboratories

13-Jan-2014

Design & Build | HVAC | Sustainability

Aim to reduce energy demand without compromising on operator safety

Sector: Laboratory

Client: Wilton Centre

Location: Redcar, Middlesbrough, UK

Project Challenge

Old HVAC plant serving a very large number of constant air volume (CAV) face and bypass fume cupboards

Project Brief

Reduce energy demand without compromising on operator safety.

Solution

Upgrade supply units with control and filtration upgrades
Retrofit Variable Air Volume (VAV) to the existing fume cupboards
Install pressure controllers to each laboratory
Initiate fume cupboard diversity into each laboratory
Strip out all the primary extract fans and upgrade secondary fans with VSDs
Installation of energy monitoring units to verify savings and act as MM&T capability

Savings

Energy savings delivered: 3,400 MWh

Energy cost savings: £205,000

Emissions reduction: 1,700 tonnes CO₂

Conclusion

EECO2 phased upgrades over three years, carried out complete system redesign, scope and bid proposal on client's behalf, including laboratory user interface and programming. Provided project management for contractors, delivered to budget, on time with zero incidents.