WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CASE STUDY
A water treatment facility in Wisconsin was falling victim to some of the most common problems facilities of its type face. The corrosion of pipes, electrical panels arcing, expensive light bulbs popping, and the deterioration of the physical structure were becoming evident, giving a face to the ugly problem of uncontrolled climate conditions. Dewpoints in Wisconsin frequently go over 70°F and when the groundwater being pumped through the pipes is 55°F, this results in condensation running rampant throughout the pipe gallery and filters. Even insulated pipes fall victim to this phenomenon.
Unlike some facilities where a quality HVAC system could be a helpful tool in dehumidification efforts, lowering the temperature further would actually compound the issue and increase the relative humidity inside the facility. Ventilation wouldn’t help either because the high dewpoint Wisconsin atmosphere would only add additional moisture to the facility.
Eventually they decided they needed a dehumidifier and they were sold on an expensive $60,000 desiccant but unfortunately it wouldn’t arrive for 12 weeks.
Thankfully, the client called on the professionals at Conloon for advice and a solution to their problem.
