Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (Marshalltown, IA) is a hospital facility that has provided medical service to the Marshall County area for almost 100 yrs and has developed into a medical center covering over 250,000 sq ft. This facility has seen numerous expansions over the last 100 yrs and has had several different approaches to addressing the mechanical system modifications that were required to facilitate the added services and square footage. Some of the original equipment used in these mechanical system expansions have become outdated and give opportunity for significant energy savings through engineering analysis and system upgrades.
A preliminary energy study under the direction of the mechanical management company Aramark was completed in the fall of 1997. This study identified several energy intensive processes that could be addressed for energy savings. Following development of this study, initial budget estimates were determined and a plan for energy-saving improvements was outlined. Additional engineering and design was required to develop and detail the plans.