North Seattle College Library Renovation
North Seattle College Library
Efficient HVAC balancing ensuring comfort for a modern academic environment in Seattle, Washington.
Photos from North Seattle College
Description
Space Needle, national parks, and rain: these are all things that students at North Seattle College are familiar with. Located north of one of the biggest cities in the US, it is the suitably named North Seattle College.
When compared to all of the colleges in Washington state, North Seattle College ranks very high. According to this source, North Seattle ranks in the top 20% for highest post-graduation earnings. If that’s not impressive enough, the student-to-teacher ratio has dropped from 38:1 to 19:1 over the last five years.
The school is clearly making strides to improve as any good organization would, and one of those ways is through the quality of their HVAC systems. Seattle is known as one of the greenest cities in the US, so the university’s choice of energy-efficient balancing valves fits perfectly with the goal of reducing the city’s energy usage.
Project Description
For many people who went to college, we know that the library is the heartbeat of a school. Across the country there are countless libraries that have hosted hours upon hours of study and helped millions achieve academic, professional, and personal goals. Studies show that being too hot or too cold isn’t conducive to learning, so comfort is vital in a library and school environment. Read more here.
The forged brass automatic flow control valve assembly of the coil piping package includes an integrated isolation ball valve and stainless-steel flow control cartridge designed to maintain constant flow despite pressure changes. The cartridge can be removed for inspection or conveniently replaced without disturbing piping connections.
Continuing that thread of convenience, the valve housing includes a field-repairable dual Teflon and EPDM O-ring seal stem with a nickel-plated ball. The valve includes one fixed end connection and one union connection with a union nut and EPDM O-ring. Finally, the valve body has two ports with (1) Pressure/Temperature Test Valve and (1) combination Pressure/Temperature Test Valve with manual air vent.
Products Used
Automatic CPP-2IRIS with Unimizers
Griswold Controls Automatic CPP-2IRIS with Unimizers provide precise HVAC flow control for educational environments. These systems ensure balanced heating and cooling in every zone of the building.
Each coil piping package integrates automatic flow control valves, isolation valves, and stainless steel flow cartridges to maintain constant flow despite pressure fluctuations, reducing maintenance requirements and improving system performance.
Properly balanced HVAC systems improve energy efficiency, increase reliability, and create a comfortable learning environment for students, faculty, and staff alike.
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