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Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Preservation at Valparaiso University Library

Humidification for Public Spaces

Valparaiso 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

Mee Fog Humidifier Installation

The environment of the newest addition to the library system is controlled by two air handlers with a total of 60,000 CFM and a humidifier capacity of 1500#/hr. The load is matched by using staging solenoids that bring on nozzle headers in various combinations. Excess moisture that is not absorbed into the air stream is collected on droplet filters and drained away. The total electrical load for this system is 1.25 kW.The system is controlled by the building control system. A complete Reverse Osmosis system toremove unwanted minerals from the water was also installed as part of the system.

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.

Measurable Outcomes:

Energy Savings: Annual energy savings exceed $40,000 compared to gas-fired steam humidifiers.

Maintenance Costs: Reduced annual maintenance costs by $3,000.

Environmental Control: Improved indoor air quality (IAQ) and tighter humidity control, preserving the university’s book collections.

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