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School District to Reduce Energy Costs
Posted by Tim Gebhart in Energy, General, Mechanical Engineering, Projects, Tri-Tech Engineering News on July 7, 2010
Welcome to the 2010 s
chool year. This year will provide the the Canton City School District with many new opportunities and challenges. With an enrollment of approximately 10,200 students, the Canton City School District is the largest in Stark County and one of the eight largest urban school systems in Ohio. It is also one of the largest employers in Stark County. The district comprises two high schools (each with a freshman academy), three middle schools, and 14 elementary schools. In addition, the district operates five alternative high schools, one alternative middle school and helps operate a Montessori school, a Digital Academy, and an Arts Academy.
Our Energy Team introduced the idea of finding a new source of revenue for the school district. As a result, TREMCO, Inc. in partnership with EVANS ENERGY, secured $13.5 Million in Zero-Interest Energy Bonds for the school. This money will be used to fund energy improvements, offering an energy cost reduction of over $937,000 each year. The team also secured an additional $400K in energy rebates available through a special program offered by our utility partners, American Electric Power Company. TRI-TECH ENGINEERING has also joined the energy team, providing professional engineering services and drawing development.
The team is learning more about the Evidence-Based Model that the Governor of the State of Ohio has adopted, with regard to a new funding formula for schools. It’s anticipated that this new method will open the door to funding for work that was not previously allowed, while requiring us to reconsider some of the previously funded activities. As new information is introduced on a daily basis from the Ohio Department of Education, we are being diligent to keep up with the the many changes to it and all of the associated spending requirements.
The information for this article was provided by Jeff Evans, Energy Advisor for Evans Energy. For more information on energy engineering, you can email us by selecting “Energy Engineering” under our web site’s CONTACTS tab. If you have questions or are interested in more information on this article, please post your comment below.
You may also contact Jeff directly:
“Determining Facility Expenditures and Providing Financial Solutions”
Fork Truck Battery Charging Systems
Posted by Tim Gebhart in Electrical Engineering, Projects, Tri-Tech Engineering News on July 6, 2010
Tri-Tech Engineering has teamed with a local material handling contractor. We work with them to provide their clients the layout, development, design and installation of a variety of material handling applications. Recent projects include manufacturing and warehouse storage rack installations with static, FIFO and LIFO storage, and roller conveyors. Other related engineering capabilities include dock design, plant and aisle lighting, rack sprinkler design specifications, and battery charging and handling systems. Additionally, Tri-Tech has over 30 years of engineering experience for industrial and warehouse applications.
Below are pictures of recent battery handling system installations which included everything from layout on the facility floor to the electrical power distribution design. The project design included foundations, piping, eyewash showers, and electrical raceways.
For more information on material handling, you can email us by selecting “Sales” under our web site’s CONTACTS tab. If you have questions or are interested in more information on this article, please post your comment below.
National Guard Barracks Design
Posted by Tim Gebhart in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Projects, Tri-Tech Engineering News on February 18, 2010
The National Guard Base in Ravenna, Ohio, provides housing for base personnel who are assigned locally for training. The base is in the process of developing four (4) new barracks facilities to accommodate this. Each barracks complex is to house over one hundred people, and includes sleeping quarters, showers, and a laundry area.
Tri-Tech Engineering in Beavercreek, Ohio, recently participated in the design of one the the buildings. The team leader for this project is Thomas K. Boardman, A.I.A., LEED-AP of LJB, Inc. located in Kettering; joined also by EverGreen Architects, Inc. of Centerville. Tri-Tech’s part was to complete the engineering and specifications for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing aspects of the facility.
The design for the mechanical systems includes air conditioning and distribution utilizing four (4) gas-fired furnaces with electric DX cooling. Special consideration was taken to included the laundry and restroom exhausts, and a make-up air system required for the additional loads.
The plumbing design incorporated restroom and shower facilities and the laundry center. The system included several large-volume water heaters for the laundry and showers, distribution to hot and cold water devices, and sanitary plumbing. A special piping design was required to develop a new riser which is to be split to service both fire suppression and the domestic water uses.
The electrical design included power distribution and lighting throughout the facility.
See more information on Tri-Tech’s Government and Military experience
Oversee your Facility with the Click of a Mouse
Posted by Tim Gebhart in Tri-Tech Engineering News on November 2, 2009
Facility Managers for both Commercial Buildings and Industrial Plants can benefit from Tri-Tech’s expertise in building management systems. Once such a system is set up, authorized facility personnel can log on and visually monitor and control their facilities, systems, and production equipment from anywhere on the web. You’ve probably heard of this powerful application…it’s called “Wonderware“.
One of the greatest benefits of Wonderware is its built-in ability to easily interface with other manufacturers’ systems. You have connectivity to new and existing building automation systems through open standards such as BACnet®, LonWorks®, MODBUS® and OPC. Additionally, it links up with a large list of industrial programmable logic controllers (PLC). Below are examples of the benefits for both the commercial and industrial applications of this system.
Solutions for Facilities Management - Commercial Operations
For facilities managers trying to orchestrate various building automation systems within a single or multiple facilities, Wonderware Industry Solutions for Facilities Management provides a common layer of control and connectivity across all infrastructure systems.
The software’s open architecture levels the playing field by providing flexibility in vendor selection, which simplifies development, deployment, maintenance, support and the administration of facilities applications.
Wonderware facilities management solutions are built on an advanced set of tools that enable the easy creation of facilities management applications. Support for widely used industry standards such as BACnet® communications and i.LON connectivity®, as well as a broad range of other communication interfaces such as MODBUS® and OPC means that your facility infrastructure is easily integrated into a cohesive operations management solution.
Solutions for Facilities Management - Industrial Operations
The Wonderware Industry Solutions for Facilities Management in Industrial Operations extends the capabilities of your manufacturing or industrial software — enabling you to incorporate, manage and optimize energy use within your entire facility. By integrating your heterogeneous building automation environment and industrial or production systems, a holistic and inclusive architecture can optimize your complete operation.
Wonderware Facilities Management Solutions are built on an advanced set of tools that enable the easy creation of facilities monitoring applications. These tools provide a framework which simplifies the development, deployment, and maintenance for a variety of industrial environments. Support for widely used industry standards such as BACnet® communications and i.LON connectivity®, as well as a broad range of other communication interfaces such as MODBUS® and OPC means that your facility infrastructure is easily integrated into a cohesive operations management solution.
Incorporated in applications around the world, Wonderware software leads the market in open, independent software solutions, serving a variety of facility and energy management applications.
How Tri-Tech can Help
For over 20 years, our staff has been providing controls and automation services to our clients. We are experienced in all aspects of mechanical and electrical building systems and equipment. Additionally, we have expertise in process & instrumentation, control panel design, PLC programming, smart panels, automation, and monitoring systems. Tri-Tech has staff who are trained as registered system integrators for Wonderware. To find out more about these services, you can email us by selecting “Electrical Engineering” under our web site’s CONTACTS tab.
VISIT OUR BOOTH
Posted by Tim Gebhart in Tri-Tech Engineering News on October 26, 2009
This year’s Ron Woeste Construction Products Show will be held on Tuesday, November 17th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Presidential Banquet Center. [fergcorp_cdt]
The address is:
The Presidential Banquet Center
4548 Presidential Way
Kettering, Ohio
(GET DIRECTIONS MAP)
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE DAYTON CSI SHOW:
Be sure to stop by and see Tri-Tech Engineering. We will be located in BOOTH 60: See Exhibition Map
For many years Ron Woeste brought the coordination expertise and the energy toward making this event successful beyond expectations. Although a tragic boating accident has forced Ron into a pre-mature retirement, his spirit and enthusiasm remains constant in the event that now bears his name.
The Ron Woeste Construction Products Show boasts over 60 exhibitors. The show provides the latest in construction related products, services and technology for hundreds of visitors each year. Educational seminars offer valuable information and provide the valuable continuing education credits (CEU) you may need.
Exhibitors Booths are accessible during the entire show; with a separate training room used for continuing educational seminars.
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C A T I O N A L S E M I N A R S
2:00 PM – Get Specified
How To Get Specified
Randy Reifsnider
Conspectus, Incorporated
4:00 PM – LEED Specifications
Incorporating LEED into Specifications
Randy Reifsnider
Conspectus, Incorporated
5:30 PM – Keynote Speaker
TOPIC: Unlocking the Door to Daydreaming: Intimacy in Nordic and Midwest Modernism
PRESENTER: Don McKay, Design Partner with Nagel Hartray Danker Kagen McKay Penney Architects
VIEW / DOWNLOAD THE CSI SHOW POSTER
R E G I S T R A T I O N
Online Registration Now Available!
Register by Friday, November 6 to be eligible for a special $50 drawing!
S I L E N T A U C T I O N
A Silent Auction will be held this year with items at exhibitor booths.
All proceeds will benefit the CSI Dayton-Miami Valley Scholorship Fund.
Cash and Checks only – day of the show.
E X H I B I T O R S
Exhibitor space is selling fast!
Booth space is still available
Find our more about the Dayton Chapter by visiting the Dayton CSI Chapter Web Site.
Fault Current and Arc Flash Safety
Posted by Tim Gebhart in Tri-Tech Engineering News on August 30, 2009
Tri-Tech has the technology, equipment and software to evaluate your facility for fault current and arc flash safety concerns.
For the past few years, plan reviewers for counties, cities and states have been taking special note of the electrical safety elements associated with equipment fault currents and arc flash hazards, and for good reason. Many older buildings (25 years and older) were equipped with electrical panels and breakers that were rated for fault currents of 5,000 AIC. As these facilities were expanded, often their electrical systems were not upgraded, leaving a dangerous situation behind. As building service transformers are increased in size, the available fault current is increased too. It is this increase in potential that can “flash” during a short-circuit scenario, causing circuit breakers and components to explode. The damage can include damage to equipment, fire, personal injury or death.
To know whether your facility needs upgrades, a physical study and series of computer calculations can be completed to verify the potential at each of your electrical load panels. With the results of this study you will know which areas are in compliance; and which ones need panel, breaker or fuse replacements.
A simple on-site visual review can be done to get you started. There are several obvious signs of non-compliance, which we can show you. To find out more about electrical services, you can email us by selecting “Electrical Engineering” under our web site’s CONTACTS tab. If you have questions or are interested in more information on this article, please post your comment below.
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