Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Preservation at Valparaiso University Library
Humidification for Public SpacesValparaiso University
Founded in 1859, Valparaiso University is known for its outstanding liberal arts, education and professional programs. With a 310-acre campus that is home to nearly 4,000 students from most states in the nation and more than 40 countries around the globe, Valpo University in on a path to grow to 7-8000 students over the next few years. With this growth in mind, the decision to build a new library facility to serve the expanding student base was made. KJWW Engineering was selected as the engineering designer for the new facility. KJWW immediately started looking for ways to design an energy efficient facility that would serve the university’s needs for years to come. Because the facility houses the University’s collection of reference materials and extensive
Challenge:
The new library facility needed an efficient way to control temperature and humidity to preserve extensive book collections and reference materials. KJWW Engineering, tasked with designing the new facility, sought a budget-friendly and energy-efficient solution for environmental control.
Solution:
KJWW Engineering collaborated with MeeFog Industries to design a high-pressure humidification system. The library’s environmental control system includes two custom air handlers rated at 55,000 CFM, operating on VAV economizer cycles. A single high-pressure MeeFog pump supplies 1000 psi water to nozzle headers via staging solenoids. The building control system manages the humidification system, ensuring system status is available campus-wide.
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