Fort Carson, Colorado • Completed December 2001
26,000 SF vehicle maintenance facility mechanical systems upgrade featuring six-air-change ventilation for vehicle maintenance bays and specialized exhaust systems for heavy artillery equipment.
This project involved upgrading mechanical HVAC systems for a 26,000 S.F. mixed-occupancy vehicle maintenance facility comprised of:
Schendt Engineering Corp. prepared as-built drawings of the mechanical and electrical systems and evaluated the condition of existing equipment. The upgrade involved replacement of three make-up air handling units, the vehicle exhaust system, seven exhaust fans, installation of two rooftop units and installation of a welding exhaust boom.
The vehicle maintenance areas required a ventilation rate of 6 air changes per hour, provided by direct fired make-up air units located on the roof. Exhaust management was critical:
The welding booth required a ventilation rate of 6 air changes per hour provided by:
Restroom and locker room areas utilized an indirect-fired unit, while office and classroom areas used gas-fired DX rooftop units with economizers. New ductwork was installed to properly distribute air to each space.
Electrical work for this project included:
Construction Cost: $249,115
Three-phase central plant upgrade including combustion controls modernization, generator replacement, flue gas economizers, and distribution pump replacement. Project achieved 85% efficiency with advanced process controls and energy management.
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