Case Study

Major Efficiency Upgrades at Stony Brook University with Updated Steam Traps, Pipe Insulation, and Control Valves

SMI Impact

CO2 emission reduction of 1,259,963 lbs of coal burned

Fuel savings of 15,500 Mlb per year

506 zone control valves and 18 digital pressure transmitters upgraded

Improved efficiency of existing heating systems through zone control and temperature set backs

Customer

A tier one ESCO was contracted to complete an ESPC at Stony Brook University. Located in New York, 26 residence halls house more than 10,000 students on 1,039 acres. Steam Management, Inc. was hired by the ESCO to design and execute a turnkey installation of steam traps, insulation and control valves.

Conditions

• 2,030 linear feet of uninsulated piping

• 2,500 uncontrolled hydronic radiators in 26 residence halls

• 468 original equipment steam traps across the entire campus

Key Actions

  • Survey and develop multiple scopes of work

  • Ultrasonic testing of every steam trap

  • Prepare final application schedule and product submittal for project approval

  • Manage material purchasing and subcontracted labor for turnkey installation

  • Schedule site access and utility shutdowns with facility managers

  • On-Site Project Management by SMI Personnel

  • Conduct start-up and weekly safety meetings

  • Replacement of 468 Steam Traps

  • Installation of 506 hydronic zone control valves

  • Installation of 18 digital pressure transmitters

  • Installation of 2,030 linear feet of pipe insulation

  • Complete project commissioning, punch list and sign-off walk throughs

  • Provide O&M Manual with material and workmanship warranty

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