CBS Studios, Manhattan, New York
CBS Studios – New York City
Ensuring TV anchors keep their cool using MVP valves and Isolator™ Rs Uni-Flanges on chilled water system.
Project Overview
The Challenge
CBS Studios faced a daunting challenge controlling cooling capacity in their Manhattan sound and TV studios. Manual balancers struggled due to multiple pumps and partial VFD control, making temperature control unreliable. Griswold Controls was contracted to provide a solution.
Kristen Ortlinghaus of Griswold Controls and MDM Consulting Engineers collaborated to select the correct valves for the project. MVP™ pressure independent valves, Isolator™ Rs, and Uni-Flanges were chosen. The installation schedule was aggressive: first shipment in four weeks, complete installation in seven weeks.
After completion, CBS was extremely satisfied, planning to use additional MVP valves and convert all manual-balanced coils to Griswold Controls products in the future.
Valve Products
Isolator™ & “K” Automatic Flow Control Valves
Isolator and “K” automatic flow control valves are available with a wide range of flows and PSID, and are ideal for tight spaces. These valves offer easily accessible flow control cartridges combined with isolation ball valves, allowing exchange of the flow control cartridge without breaking pipe connections if system flow requirements change. They also simplify maintenance of coils and temperature controls. Perfect for terminal boxes, VAV boxes, fan coil units, heat pump installations, and baseboards/in-cabinet applications.
QuickSet® Manual Balance Valves
QuickSet manual balance valves make proportional or static balancing simple and fast. Available in standard configurations or with accessory ports, QuickSet valves feature patented Optimizer® parabolic flow inserts for minimal handle movements and smooth flow changes. Full range handle position control ensures precise flow is achieved immediately. Ideal for casinos, hotels, VAV boxes, fan coil units, and heat pump installations.
Unimizer® Actuated Control Valves
Unimizer 2- and 3-way actuated control valves provide precise temperature control wherever actuated ball or globe valves are needed. They feature high close-off pressure, multiple Cvs for exact pressure drop matching, and equal percentage flow via the patented Optimizer® insert. Ideal for hotels, schools, terminal units, VAV boxes, air handling units, fan coil units, heat pump installations, equipment rooms, and pipelines.
Automizer® Combination Control Valves
Automizer all-in-one valves combine an actuated temperature control valve with a stainless steel automatic flow limiting cartridge. They integrate the entire return side of the coil in one unit: flow limiting valve, actuated 2-way control valve, and manual isolation ball valve. Patented Optimizer® ensures equal percentage flow characteristics. Ideal for schools, office buildings, VAV boxes, fan coil units, heat pump installations, and terminal boxes.
PIC-V® Pressure Independent Control Valves
PIC-V pressure independent control valves maintain accurate flow regardless of pressure fluctuations, providing stable balancing at all points up to maximum flow rate, eliminating hot and cold spots. They combine balancing and control valve functionality into one compact housing. Perfect for office buildings, prisons, hospitals, laboratories, computer centers, and high-tech manufacturing.
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