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We specialize in HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) Service and Maintenance, the installation and engineering of Direct Digital Control Systems, and the analysis and implementation of comprehensive energy management solutions. Clima-Tech has hundreds of satisfied customers and successful projects completed. Click on the "+" signs below to read details of some select projects.
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+ Baker Prairie Middle School - Canby, Oregon
LEED Gold and Lowest EUI of any middle school in Oregon.
Designed to be one of the most energy efficient schools in the state, Baker Prairie Middle School (BPMS) uses natural ventilation for OA cooling and ventilation needs.
Classrooms were not built with mechanical cooling systems.
Initially comfort was poor, winter conditions were drafty and during the first year when OA temperature rose the
classrooms became too warm.
Clima-Tech stepped up and began investigating the issues. They found that installation and setup of the natural
ventilation dampers was
allowing excessive OA when OA was not desired. Dampers were adjusted to correct this issue.
While radiant heaters were providing adequate heat for the space, a Clima-Tech technician found that the closed loop
heating system was fouled
and suggested that the loop be re-cleaned and treated. Eventually, to provide the heating needs of the campus, the
operation of the AHUs was modified to handle the task.
Without mechanical cooling a night flush logic was needed to maximize pre-cooling for the building prior to warm
spring and fall days.
Clima-Tech application engineers used Enterprise Integration programming that allowed the control system to gather the
weather forecast data from the
National Weather Service (NOAA) each night to predict cooling requirements for the next day and to adjust Night Purge
pre-cooling accordingly to
maximize the mass effect of the pre-cooled building. Classrooms conditions on an 85° day maintained in the low to mid
70s at 3 PM with the exception
of four classrooms on the second floor east side which reached 77°. In 2009 Baker Prairie was cited by Bob Gulick of M+NLBwhen receiving his Better Bricks for Design innovation, as having the lowest energy use per square foot of any middle school in Oregon.
Canby School District
Total number of Facilities in Database: 9Total number of points in Database: 12,219
Total number of physical I/O’s: 4,014
Total number of equipment instances: 640
Total number of equipment definitions: 208
+ Banner Bank Building - Boise, Idaho
1st LEED Platinum Office Building in Idaho AND an Energy Star Building
Central Systems include:
The Problem: Energy costs were high, comfort was low and building operation was almost manual.
The original controls were not in control!
In 2008, the developer contacted Clima-Tech for solutions. Clima-Tech application engineers integrated to 600 points from the original DDC system and 2600 points from the OEM controllers into the Automated Logic front-end using BACnet. Outside Air openings in the building did not align well with Outside Air intake on the AHUs limiting the use of OA for “free” cooling. Clima-Tech's mechanical service group modified the equipment intake and installed additional damper area so that mechanical cooling could be significantly reduced. With WebCTRL the building maintenance engineer has bought into the new control system and has worked to optimize building operation.
The results: Significant reductions in energy use, major improvements in comfort and a building that is easy to operate.
Banner Bank Control Details
Total number of points in Database: 16,756
(Note: Banner Bank basically has 0 physical inputs/outputs, most of it is 3rd party interface over BACnet controls
Total number of equipment instances: 427
Total number of equipment definitions: 31
Central Systems include:
- Chillers,
- Geothermal Heat Exchange
- Air Handlers on each floor
The Problem: Energy costs were high, comfort was low and building operation was almost manual.
The original controls were not in control!In 2008, the developer contacted Clima-Tech for solutions. Clima-Tech application engineers integrated to 600 points from the original DDC system and 2600 points from the OEM controllers into the Automated Logic front-end using BACnet. Outside Air openings in the building did not align well with Outside Air intake on the AHUs limiting the use of OA for “free” cooling. Clima-Tech's mechanical service group modified the equipment intake and installed additional damper area so that mechanical cooling could be significantly reduced. With WebCTRL the building maintenance engineer has bought into the new control system and has worked to optimize building operation.
The results: Significant reductions in energy use, major improvements in comfort and a building that is easy to operate.
Banner Bank Control Details
Total number of points in Database: 16,756
(Note: Banner Bank basically has 0 physical inputs/outputs, most of it is 3rd party interface over BACnet controls
Total number of equipment instances: 427
Total number of equipment definitions: 31
"Clima-Tech took on our project and made it work as designed. They saw the vision and bought into the process."
Gary Christensen
Christensen Corporation
Read the story published in the ASHRAE Journal, November 2010
"BACnet to the Rescue" by Larry Bacher - ALC NW Regional Manager View PDF+ Deer Ridge Correctional Facilities - Madras, Oregon
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution is a men’s correctional facility combining Minimum and Medium
security units. It is located in Central Oregon, about four miles east of the town of Madras.
The Minimum Security facility has 644 beds in approximately 185,000 square feet and the Medium Security facility has 1,223 beds in approximately 400,000 square feet. Total project costs were estimated to be $190 million, which included construction,
studies, design, property and easement purchases, and infrastructure improvements for public services.
Deer Ridge was built to Oregon SEED green-building standards and includes an innovative control sequence allowing that harvests heat typically lost from institutional washing machines and uses it maintain comfort levels within the occupied spaces.
Deer Ridge Correctional Facilities Control Details
Total number of points in Database: 13,203
Total Number of physical I/O’s: 4480
Total number of equipment instances: 664
Total number of equipment definition: 114
The Minimum Security facility has 644 beds in approximately 185,000 square feet and the Medium Security facility has 1,223 beds in approximately 400,000 square feet. Total project costs were estimated to be $190 million, which included construction,
studies, design, property and easement purchases, and infrastructure improvements for public services.
Deer Ridge was built to Oregon SEED green-building standards and includes an innovative control sequence allowing that harvests heat typically lost from institutional washing machines and uses it maintain comfort levels within the occupied spaces.
Deer Ridge Correctional Facilities Control Details
Total number of points in Database: 13,203
Total Number of physical I/O’s: 4480
Total number of equipment instances: 664
Total number of equipment definition: 114
+ Idaho State University - L.E. and Thelma Stephens Performing Arts Center - Pocatello, Idaho
Prior to 2000 ISU was using a national manufacturer's local office for all of their DDC
installations.
A decision was made to open future work up to an additional controls system. Clima-Tech Corporation, installing
Automated Logic Direct Digital Controls,
was successful in securing the contract for the beautiful new Performing Arts Center completed in 2002. Clima-Tech
continues to be a provider
of Automated Logic DDC as a source for new buildings and retrofits with multiple buildings on the University's WebCTRL
front end software database.
ISU - Stephens Performing Arts Center Control Details
Total number of points in Database: 1,334
Total Number of physical I/O’s: 733
Total number of equipment instances: 87
A decision was made to open future work up to an additional controls system. Clima-Tech Corporation, installing
Automated Logic Direct Digital Controls,
was successful in securing the contract for the beautiful new Performing Arts Center completed in 2002. Clima-Tech
continues to be a provider
of Automated Logic DDC as a source for new buildings and retrofits with multiple buildings on the University's WebCTRL
front end software database.
ISU - Stephens Performing Arts Center Control Details
Total number of points in Database: 1,334
Total Number of physical I/O’s: 733
Total number of equipment instances: 87
+ Kaiser Permanente - Oregon/SW Washington
- Sunnyside Medical Center- Over (600,000) square feet
- Sunnybrook Medical Office - (141,100) square feet
- Mt. Talbert Medical Office
- Sterile Instrument Processing Center
- Longview Hospital- Oncology Expansion
- Glisan Dental Office
- Rockwood Dental Office
- Sunset Dental Office
- Hillsboro Neighborhood Medical Office
- Oregon City Dental
- Salem-Lancaster Medical Office Building
- Salem-Skyline Medical Office Building
+ Meridian School District - Meridian, Idaho
Our relationships are our greatest assets.
From the initial involvement with the Meridian High School controls retrofit in 1992 to today, our relationship with Meridian School District, and others like it, are what we value most. The foundation for this relationship is a mutual respect and appreciation for capabilities and the knowledge that Clima-Tech provides fair pricing, exceptional service and a high level of competency.
Automated Logic provides equipment and software that is durable and supported in terms of decades not just years. As a testament to this longevity and support, control modules installed in 1992 are still fully functional and the software they are viewed on is the most current version of the WebCTRL front-end. Since the first installation, every existing school has gone through a complete DDC retrofit and all new buildings have had Automated Logic controls installed.
Energy Efficiencies you can bank on.
A 1998 energy study determined that the initial 13 schools where Automated Logic controls were installed was saving the District over a quarter of a million dollars per year. That same study also looked at savings in maintenance and the impact on equipment life. While unable to quantify the results in terms of dollars the study concluded that savings in these areas were significant. Currently there are nearly 60 facilities in the Meridian School District with Automated Logic controls, thousands of controllers and tens of thousands of points of control. The district staff continues to be very happy with their Automated Logic control system by Clima-Tech.
Meridian School District Control Details
Total number of Facilities in Database: 54
Total number of points in Database: 43,090
Total number of physical I/O’s: 27,596
Total number of equipment instances: 3,432
Total number of equipment definitions: 648
From the initial involvement with the Meridian High School controls retrofit in 1992 to today, our relationship with Meridian School District, and others like it, are what we value most. The foundation for this relationship is a mutual respect and appreciation for capabilities and the knowledge that Clima-Tech provides fair pricing, exceptional service and a high level of competency.
Automated Logic provides equipment and software that is durable and supported in terms of decades not just years. As a testament to this longevity and support, control modules installed in 1992 are still fully functional and the software they are viewed on is the most current version of the WebCTRL front-end. Since the first installation, every existing school has gone through a complete DDC retrofit and all new buildings have had Automated Logic controls installed.
Energy Efficiencies you can bank on.
A 1998 energy study determined that the initial 13 schools where Automated Logic controls were installed was saving the District over a quarter of a million dollars per year. That same study also looked at savings in maintenance and the impact on equipment life. While unable to quantify the results in terms of dollars the study concluded that savings in these areas were significant. Currently there are nearly 60 facilities in the Meridian School District with Automated Logic controls, thousands of controllers and tens of thousands of points of control. The district staff continues to be very happy with their Automated Logic control system by Clima-Tech.
Meridian School District Control DetailsTotal number of Facilities in Database: 54
Total number of points in Database: 43,090
Total number of physical I/O’s: 27,596
Total number of equipment instances: 3,432
Total number of equipment definitions: 648
+ Lane Community College - Health and Wellness Building - Eugene, Oregon
The design of the Health and Wellness building focused on sustainability. The building features a
"lung"
that acts as a chimney drawing fresh air in from open, operable windows and flushing warm air from the building. This
eliminates
stale, contaminated air from the zones and provides a comfortable environment without the use of mechanical cooling.
This natural ventilation feature, along with extensive use of natural lighting strategies and ceiling fans, creates an
exceptional learning environment maximizing the use of natural resources and minimizing the utilization of
non-renewable energy.
We are proud to have played an important role in helping this building achieve its design potential. Congratulations
to the design
team on receiving a 2011 DJC Top Projects Award, we look forward to LEED Gold.
Click here to read more about this project and this fantastic award in the DJC Top Projects Magazine. The story is on page 36.
Health and Wellness Building Control Details
Total number of points in Database: 3,950
Total number of physical I/O’s: 735
Total number of equipment instances: 102
In addition to the Health and Wellness building, Clima-Tech has been involved in projects at five other campus buildings over the past three years. Each of these buildings has a unique footprint and design but all have one thing in common, Automated Logic Direct Digital Controls. Automated Logic provides control modules and control logic programming capabilities that allow mechanical designers to meet the exacting needs of the innovative architectural designs and sustainability features.
Lane Community College Campus Wide Control Details
This natural ventilation feature, along with extensive use of natural lighting strategies and ceiling fans, creates an
exceptional learning environment maximizing the use of natural resources and minimizing the utilization of
non-renewable energy.
We are proud to have played an important role in helping this building achieve its design potential. Congratulations
to the design
team on receiving a 2011 DJC Top Projects Award, we look forward to LEED Gold.
Click here to read more about this project and this fantastic award in the DJC Top Projects Magazine. The story is on page 36.
Health and Wellness Building Control Details
Total number of points in Database: 3,950
Total number of physical I/O’s: 735
Total number of equipment instances: 102
In addition to the Health and Wellness building, Clima-Tech has been involved in projects at five other campus buildings over the past three years. Each of these buildings has a unique footprint and design but all have one thing in common, Automated Logic Direct Digital Controls. Automated Logic provides control modules and control logic programming capabilities that allow mechanical designers to meet the exacting needs of the innovative architectural designs and sustainability features.
Lane Community College Campus Wide Control Details
