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Projects Updates for Main Library Steam Reduction Project

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  1. Project Report

    Associated Project(s): 

    Completed Project Scope and Costs:

    1. Pressure Reducing Valve stations (PRV):
      1. Utilities and Energy Services completed the installation of the PRVs, as described above, on April 27, 2013.  F&S replaced steam PRVs (pressure regulating valves) and associated isolation valves serving HVAC equipment at UIUC Library, to reduce and stabilize steam pressure to all control valves to improve comfort and reduce steam consumption. The total cost was $117,009.
    2. Steam Traps:
      1. The F&S Building Maintenance division replaced a total of 710 steam traps in the Main Library.  The total cost was $249,441.00, and this work was completed in July 2013.
    3. Control Valves:
      1. Utilities and Energy Services determined that this portion of the project should not be implemented at this time.
  2. Main Library Steam Reduction Project Funding Award and Acceptance Letter