Dehumidification, IAQ design work swimmingly for Boilermakers
The new Purdue Aquatic Center is a design masterpiece by Scholer Corp. (Lafayette, IN), the architect and engineering firm for the 79,000-sq-ft project. The facility, which is used for athletic competition, recreation, and educational purposes, features a 50-m poured concrete/tile surface pool, diving pool, 12-person spa, locker rooms, plus permanent seating for 600 spectators, and temporary seating space for an additional 800.
The HVAC system is state-of-the-art as well and includes five Dectron Internationale Dry-O-Tron(r) DB-182 heat recovery dehumidifiers that were installed by mechanical contractor, Freitag-Weinhard. Heisserer Beiriger Associates (HBA), an Indianapolis-based manufacturers' representative, provided the Dectron equipment for the project. Scholer's innovative air distribution system was installed by local contractor A to Z Sheet Metal.