System replaces ‘prehistoric' thermometers, brings Creighton into healthier age
The university's HVAC infrastructure consists of what engineering supervisor George Tangeman calls a "hodge podge" of equipment. A majority of the campus's 90-plus buildings are served by a chilled water/steam plant, with about 10% using rooftop DX units. HVAC updates are ongoing and in the last few years, university officials acted upon the a recommendation from one of their suppliers to purchase an automated facility optimization tool.
In addition to timely complaint response, the system helps them create healthier environments, better manage cleaning services, and even improve designs for mechanical systems in new buildings.