Mount Sinai Hospital Increases Efficiency with a Bespoke Air Handling Unit
Mount Sinai Hospital, located in Chicago, strives to meet the comprehensive medical needs of its patients. The medical center pushes boundaries for health solutions and incorporates innovative models that connect care across the continuum. This mission pervades every aspect of the hospital, including its air handling unit.
The hospital’s existing air handling unit was becoming unreliable, and leaders knew it needed to be replaced so they could offer the highest standard of care. Gunn & Pegelow was tasked with replacing the original Trane AHU in the basement with a more efficient, modular solution.
Challenges Faced by Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital’s footprint spans over 45,000 square feet, which means it needed a powerful air handling unit to meet its needs. However, the equipment needed to fit within a tight space, which proved to be a challenge. It needed to sit within the hospital’s basement, above steel I-Beams over an office area. With a number of HW/CW piping, gas piping, and electrical units obscuring the space, Gunn & Pegelow was tasked with creating an innovative approach.
Gunn & Pegelow’s Commercial HVAC Solution
The Gunn & Pegelow team ultimately had to create a bespoke solution for the space. Working with the hospital’s contractor, the team installed one Klimor EVO-S 0750, which was half the size of the existing unit. Along with that, the application called for a range of other equipment, including a mixing box with dampers, MERV filters, Danfoss VFD, a CW coil, and an HW coil. Additionally, the team incorporated direct-driven plenum fans for redundancy.
After the equipment was installed and functional, Mount Sinai Hospital experienced a range of benefits. Not only did the facility gain some space in the tight basement, but the new equipment has also increased efficiency and redundancy. Additionally, the modular solution can connect to the BAS system. The Mount Sinai team expressed its pleasure and excitement to utilize Klimor’s modular units within other upcoming projects.
Contact Gunn & Pegelow for Expert HVAC Solutions
Are you in need of an air handling unit? Trust the experts at Gunn & Pegelow. For decades, we’ve been an industry leader in the HVAC space, providing high-quality service for our customers. We operate in a range of different sectors, ensuring we can provide you with the right fit for your application. In the case of Mount Sinai Hospital, our solution resulted in increased efficiency and redundancy.
Choosing Gunn & Pegelow is an investment in a team of experts who work tirelessly to ensure your project’s success. We’ll be there every step of the way, from the initial concept to ongoing maintenance. Contact us to get started.