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, IA

Project 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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