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Thermal Imaging (Case Nine)

Case Nine: Steam System Analysis

Building Type: Apartment building approx. 1952 construction.

Effect: High energy bills and tenant comfort complaints.

Cause: No insulation on steam piping running through the stairwells and outside walls. Broken radiator control valves causing tenants to open windows while radiators are on. Steam traps not working throughout building causing water hammer and general tenant comfort issues.

You can see in this image pair where the steam piping is running throughout the outside walls and where windows are open while radiators are heating.

Image Pair 1

Digital image of exterior.

Thermal Image of exterior.

Image Pair 2

Digital Image of exterior.

Thermal image of exterior.

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I started my HVAC career working for a plumbing and heating contractor in my home town full time and part time during college. Later, working for Trane as a building automation technician, I learned the value of life time client relationships.  I feel it is important to incorporate a team environment in every project. This includes the contractors, designers, and owners working towards a common goal of creating lasting, energy efficient, and comfortable buildings.  I believe that any building can operate more efficiently, and we should push them as far as possible.  With my experience in building automation, contracting, thermal imaging, and commissioning, I am here to do that.

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