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"Georgia Tech Adds Tonnage, Reduces Water Costs"
Author: Carnathan, Greg and Nall, Vance P.
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: September/October 2014

Georgia Tech's vision to develop a biomedical research facility on its downtown Atlanta campus is quickly becoming a reality as the $98 million Engineered Biosystems Building (EBB) is brought online in April 2015.  To support the cooling needs of the facility, Georgia Tech has completed a 3,000-ton expansion of the existing 10th Street Chilled Water Plant.

Georgia Tech is currently evaluating the system for potential installation at other chilled water production facilities.  In a market where water can consume upwards of 30 percent of a campus utility budget, strategies to reduce water consumption can make a huge difference in the bottom line - and better yet, Georgia Tech is doing their part to reduce chemical usage and conserve a precious natural resource.

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