Midwestern Cold Storage Facility Defrost Solution
Denovo’s breakthrough energy movement solution saved a 200,000 sf cold storage facility experiencing significant frost heave due to 20 feet of frozen ground. To thaw the ground and level the floors, horizontal piping was installed underneath the facility while it remained operational, a must for our client financially. The system works by using waste heat from the facility’s ammonia system to warm a glycol/water mix running through the piping. Today, the underground system serves as the facility’s permanent defrost system and provides heating and cooling to administrative areas.
Details
Project
Midwestern Cold Storage Facility Defrost Solution
Client
Gilbert Community School District
Location
Gilbert, IAProject Size
135,000 sf of new construction
49,000 sf demolished existing construction
16,000 sf of renovations
Architect / Engineer
Architect Name
Market
Education

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