Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) is a globally renowned technology and science university renowned for their deeply-held commitment to improving the human condition.
The faculty and students at GT are solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as clean and sustainable energy, disease diagnosis and treatment, and national defense and security, among others.
GREEN BUZZ and LEED certification
The campus of Georgia Institute of Technology participates in the GREEN BUZZ and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
To that end, the GT team wanted to test the performance gains that could be realized through the innovative HVAC cleaning process, PURE-Steam. They decided to test the method on a working air handling unit, in the Guggenheim Aeronautics Building on campus.
PURE-Steam HVAC cleaning method
The Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) has always been at the forefront of research and academic excellence. In their ongoing efforts toward sustainability, they decided to evaluate the viability of the PURE-Steam HVAC cleaning method, as way to improve system performance and save energy, over their traditionally utilized maintenance processes.
They understood that the foam/rinse method conventional coil cleaning only affected the surface of the coils and did not provide performance gains in air flow or pressure. They were also concerned that the chemicals used in that process would deteriorate the HVAC equipment and have a negative impact on the environment.
Reconciling data with Coil Cleanliness Verification Test (CCVT)
The facility and research teams intuitively knew that there was energy efficiency to be obtained
The facility and research teams intuitively knew that there was energy efficiency to be obtained within their HVAC Air Handling Units. So, they commenced testing and analysis of the PURE-Steam method, through their own NEBB-certified Testing and Balancing report, as well as reconciling their data with Pure Air Control Services Inc.’s Coil Cleanliness Verification Test (CCVT).
Due to the Georgia Institute of Technology’s desire for going green, saving energy and providing a healthy learning environment for staff, guests and students was vital. They turned to the scientists at Pure Air Control Services Inc. and the PURE-Steam Coil Cleaning process.
PURE-Steam is a totally GREEN process (uses no chemicals) that utilizes a proprietary 280-350 degree steam to deep clean coils. PURE- Steam is certified by the Green Clean Institute and has a proven track record for saving energy, improving indoor air quality and improving comfort. Georgia Institute of Technology has recognized a 42.6% improvement in air flow and added 7 tons of cooling capacity overnight, after utilizing PURE-Steam.
Benefits of the PURE-Steam Coil Cleaning Process include:
- Sanitizes the coils/blower assembly
- Removes latent debris from deep within the coils
- Creates improved air flow
- Creates better cooling capacity
- Saves energy
- Improves indoor air quality
- Reduces HVAC related work orders
- Extends HVAC equipment
