Did you know that effective energy solutions save money and pave the way for a greener future?
At Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Electrocell Systems helped implement a remarkable transformation. This collaboration addressed a significant challenge in the medical facility’s operations while promoting environmental sustainability.
The Challenge:
The medical center’s operations required cleaner, greener open and closed loop systems. The objective was clear: remove 90% of suspended solids, achieving clarity to one micron and below. Additionally, they needed to improve heat exchange effectiveness to operate efficiently 100% of the time. This wasn’t just about optimizing performance; it was about ensuring the hospital could uphold its commitment to patient care while minimizing its environmental footprint.
The Solution:
Electrocell Systems, devised a solution continuously providing optimum efficiency for chiller and cooling tower operations. The system promised to save 20-25% of make-up water by reducing compression pressure on chillers. This enhanced the effectiveness of chemical water treatment and ensured that the facility operated at or below manufacturer design specifications.
The project spanned five separate Electrocell Systems, including two open loops in the central chiller plant and two additional chiller plants. They also tackled a central closed loop servicing 2.6 million square feet of medical facilities across the Penn State campus.
Summary of the advantages of the Electrocell system:
- Water savings by an average of 20-30%
- Decrease the risk of water-borne bacteria, including Legionella
- High-validated payback ROI in as little as 2 years
- 98-99% removal of suspended particles down to one micron
- Maintenance Savings
- Energy Savings
- Carbon Footprint reduction
The Results:
What were the results of this ambitious initiative? Cleaner, greener operations led to reduced energy use, less water consumption, and diminished maintenance and repair needs. The outcome was a win-win-win for all parties involved: the hospital, the environment, and the energy partners working behind the scenes.
Kevin Kanoff, the campus energy engineer, shared his thoughts on the collaboration: “Electrocell is a good company to work with and has helped us improve our chilled water production capabilities. Their understanding of chilled water production was beneficial in developing a side stream particle precipitator system to meet our needs.”
Integrating three patented processes specifically targeted scale, corrosion, and biological issues—particularly the threat of legionella. The result? A significant reduction in kilowatts per ton on the chiller, minimized makeup water requirements, and enhanced performance of the chemical treatment program. Maintenance, repair, and service tasks were also reduced, leading to remarkable efficiency in chillers and cooling towers.
Looking Ahead:
As we look to the future, the partnership between Electrocell and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a beacon of innovation in energy solutions. It showcases how strategic collaborations can lead to groundbreaking sustainability and operational efficiency advancements. If you’re interested in learning more about the industry-changing technology for cooling tower, chiller, and boiler energy enhancements, don’t hesitate to contact Electrocell partner IESG at 800-757-2406. Together, we can continue driving positive change for our planet and communities!
Let’s work together to elevate your facility to new heights!
