Consolidation of Federal Heating Systems: A unique distric energy partnership
- RMF Engineering, Inc., Baltimore, MD (United States)
- General Services Administration, Washington, DC (United States)
The United States Government operates three independent heating systems in the District of Columbia that are located within approximately 7,500 feet of one another. These three systems include the General Services Administration - National Capital Region, the Architect of the Capitol and the Washington Navy Yard. The Heating Operation and Transmission District of the General Services Administration has proposed a unique partnering agreement to utilize its one million pounds per hour of excess steam capacity to supplement the heating services of the Architect of the Capitol and the Navy Shipyard. By installing interconnecting pipelines these three systems could be combined to operate as a single district heating system. The partnering effort of the government agencies has many benefits. This consolidation would provide a reduction in labor cost, maintenance cost and capital expenditure. The interconnection of the plants will improve operating efficiencies and reduce pollution emissions. The estimated annual operating savings to the United Stated Government is approximately 4.3 million dollars per year. The capital cost of installing the connecting pipes would be amortized within a three year period. This project includes the development of an interconnecting strategy as well as the quantitative and qualitative advantages for a consolidated government heating system. Several methods of pipeline installation including innovative microtunneling and potential pipe routing alternatives are addressed. The existing operating costs of each facility are analyzed and strategies for cost reductions as a result of a consolidated system are developed.
- OSTI ID:
- 390867
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960688-; TRN: 96:004175-0002
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 87. annual conference and tradeshow of the International District Energy Association: partnering - growth opportunities for district energy, Washington, DC (United States), 8-12 Jun 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Eighty-seventh annual conference of the International District Energy Association; PB: 380 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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