Compact, Flexible Aermec NYB Chillers Installed in NYC Skyscraper
Overview: Chillers Installation
A major streaming-services studio in New York City subcontracted HIGHMARK’s expert HVAC Service and Maintenance technicians for chillers installation. The task? Adapt the HVAC system to safeguard mission-critical operations based on new designs with studio additions.
The project consisted of disassembling, rigging into place and reassembling 12 Aermec NYB Air-Cooled Modular Chillers with Free Cooling on the roof. Consequently, it was a complex job since a crane wasn’t an option and the equipment had to fit through standard-sized doorways and elevators. In addition, disruptions to the building’s operations had to be minimal.
In the end, due to the Aermec systems’ flexibility and the HIGHMARK team’s proficiency, challenges were overcome and installation was successful.
Project Specifications
| Application: | Commercial office skyscraper |
| Location: | Manhattan, New York City |
| Project type: | Rigging and installation of chillers |
| Project size: | 375-ton cooling plant |
| Technologies: | Aermec NYB Air-Cooled Modular Chiller with Free Cooling |
| Completion: | 2020 |
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CHALLENGE
Chillers To the Roof With No Crane
These Aermec chillers weren’t just going to any old place. In fact, their final destination was the roof of a skyscraper on the Avenue of the Americas in New York City. Furthermore, a conventional crane wasn’t an option.
Therefore, getting the chillers through standard-sized doorways and elevators, and all the way to top, wouldn’t be easy. For a successful installation, it would take tremendous planning, agility and expertise.
Fortunately, the HIGHMARK HVAC Service and Maintenance team completed many similar jobs, and they knew the best approach.
Solution
Compact and Flexible Aermec Chillers Fit Inside Tight Spaces
By using the compact, easy-to-transport and flexible Aermec NYB chillers – and customizing their installation – significant challenges were overcome. Accordingly, the team devised and enacted a complex technical process to bring the chillers to the roof.
What’s more, the team worked all hours of the day – including after hours – to ensure zero disruptions to building and HVAC operations. Also, all infrastructure inside the building remained intact.
The multifaceted installation process consisted of several steps:
Step 1
Step 2
When at the end of the elevator line, the team hoisted the chillers up to the roof. To do this, technicians constructed a complex and customized rigging system for the specific job. Thus, the significant challenge of not having access to a conventional crane was overcome.
Step 3
Once hoisted up, technicians greeted the chillers and landed the tops and bottoms. Finally, the team reassembled and installed all of the equipment successfully.
Results
Chillers Installed on Time With No Disruptions
Ultimately, the HIGHMARK team completed the challenging project on time and with no disruptions. Specific results include:
- Fast, on-time completion: The flexibility of Aermec chillers makes them simple to transport through tight building interiors. As a result, the project finished quickly and on time.
- Zero disruptions: The team worked all hours of the day to ensure normal building and HVAC operations continued without any issues.
- Minimal impact: Few or no people were inside the building during project hours, thus minimizing occupant impact.
- Maintaining all warranties: The equipment retained all warranties since HIGHMARK technicians are Aermec-factory certified.
- Safeguarding mission-critical operations: Due to the successful installation of the Aermec chillers, the building will now continue all mission-critical HVAC operations.
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