Facility Description:
The University of Dallas in Irving, Texas, is a private university known for its picturesque campus. The campus spans approximately 744 acres and features a mix of traditional and modern buildings, including academic halls, residence halls, a chapel, and extensive green spaces. The campus is designed to foster a close-knit academic community with facilities that support both educational and extracurricular activities. The central plant of the university plays a crucial role in maintaining the campus’s climate control, with a cooling capacity of around 2,000 tons, ensuring that the various buildings are comfortable and energy-efficient. The campus’s infrastructure is well-maintained, reflecting the university’s commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
Timberlake & Dickson Scope:
The scope of work included furnishing replacement Evapco cooling towers, assessing the existing towers, selecting and procuring new, energy-efficient units, and ensuring careful removal of the old towers. The project involved installing the new cooling towers on existing supports, connecting them to the existing system, and ensuring proper function. Additionally, the project included training facility staff on operation and maintenance, providing all necessary documentation, and ensuring a smooth handover, all aimed at enhancing the facility’s HVAC efficiency and reliability.
Notable facts:
The campus features an “Art Village,” a dedicated area for the visual arts that includes studios, galleries, and classrooms, fostering a vibrant arts community within the university. Further, the campus is home to the Cistercian Abbey of Our Lady of Dallas, a monastery that provides spiritual support to the university and the local community. The monks are actively involved in campus life, particularly in the theology department.
