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 O.S.U. Forest Ecosystems Research Laboratory | Corvallis, OR

 
 Project Type
Completion Date  
 College 1999  
     
 Mechanical Contract General Contractor  
 $5,368,639.00 Lease Crutcher Lewis  
     
This research facility is as technically sophisticated as any in the United States. The mechanical systems installed included;

- High, medium and low pressure steam and steam condensate returns
- Domestic cold and hot water in addition to non potable hot, cold and tempered water
- Cast iron waste and vent system and acid resistant waste and vent system
- Sewage ejection systems
- Hydronic heating and chilled water systems
- Stainless steel duct systems
- State of the art “Phoenix” hood exhaust, general exhaust, and make-up air systems
- Variable speed pumping and air distribution systems
- Two chillers, one roof top air cooled and one steam driven absorption chiller
- Steam driven converter for heating water
- Two steam driven instantaneous hot water heaters
- RO/DI System
- Compressed air and vacuum systems
- Three greenhouses, one of which is nationally certified for Arthropod research

The greenhouse environments in this facility are control by a sophisticated computerized control system that includes dedicated air handlers and chiller, a shading system, vent system, unit heaters, exhaust fans and a fogging system.
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
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