Overview + Key Features

Free Cooling Scope required two phases.

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• Phase 1 - Add new Heat Exchanger and install bypass piping

• Phase 2 - Finish Free Cooling piping and valve scope utilizing the bypass piping

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This project required two phases for completion. The first phase of the project involved adding a new heat exchanger and installing bypass piping. After this phase was complete, the second was able to begin. The second part was to finish the piping and valve scope for the free cooler, while utilizing the bypass piping. 

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​Challenges
The greatest challenge from the project was attaching a new heat exchanger and the associated piping to the roof mezzanine. Both phases of work needed to be completed during the designated  company shutdown. This shutdown allows for systems to be worked on without impacting science. Additionally, wet tapping eight-inch active piping for new bypass work was challenging along with excessive welding on all pipe joints.

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​Solution

Proactively planning out the execution of the job proved to significantly save time and adhere to the agreed schedule. Pipes were cut to necessary lengths ahead of time, allowing for an easier transfer from the elevator to the mezzanine. 

 
​End Result

Our team successfully completed both phases within the designated shut down times, and also the final start up for Free Cooling.