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Inside an energy-efficient upgrade for a historical army band hall.

Number: 2231

Author(s) : SEXTON A., EDWARDS R., NAIR P. E. V., LEED P. E.

Summary

This paper discusses the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system designed as part of a major renovation project to the historical San Antonio building that serves as home to the U.S. Army Band known as “Fort Sam Houston’s Own.” The HVAC system design provides an innovative new heating and cooling system intended to save energy and give the facility a more sustainable long-term life. The facility is located in south Texas and was originally cooled by multiple two-pipe indoor air-handler units fed by an air-cooled chiller and gas-fired boiler. Outside air was provided to the air handlers from window louvers and roof vents. Such a ventilation approach is not recommended by the U.S. Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE), or industry standards. The new system relies instead on a Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), and energy recovery wheels to bring the building up to modern standards.

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  • Original title: Inside an energy-efficient upgrade for a historical army band hall.
  • Record ID : 30028444
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: 2021 Purdue Conferences. 18th International Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Conference at Purdue.
  • Publication date: 2021/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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