Case Study – a boiler replacement
The challenge
DBS was contracted to convert
the building to a high-efficiency,
natural gas system with computerized
controls automation.The
existing infrastructure was
resulting in excessive operating
costs (due to the age of the
equipment) and its overall
condition resulted in almost
daily system failures.
More significantly, the property
was protected under the Ontario Heritage
Act.
The scope of work
DBS removed the cast iron
oil-fired boilers (from the
early 50s) and replaced them
with high-efficiency gas units.
The inability to effect any
cosmetic changes to the outside/exterior
of the building provided significant
challenges for venting and
combustion air intakes, but
these were overcome by DBS
design engineers.
Working with the client, DBS
provided the most efficient
design which maximized energy
efficiency through the use
of state-of-the0art Siemens
automation controls and fully
modulating equipment, boilers
and zone-control valves.
The results
The installation of the new
equipment form start to finish
was performed and completed
within 6 weeks and has been
problem free to date. The project
has not deviated outside of
expected operating costs. |
Eaton Hall – an overview