Facility Description:
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a large, urban research university located in Arlington, Texas. The campus spans over 420 acres and includes a diverse array of facilities that serve more than 40,000 students. Key facilities include academic buildings, research labs, student housing, recreational centers, libraries, and a variety of dining and retail options. The campus is also home to the College Park Center, a multi-purpose arena, and several specialized research centers. UTA’s infrastructure is supported by a central plant with a cooling capacity of approximately 12,000 tons, which provides efficient climate control for the campus’s numerous buildings. The plant’s systems are designed for energy efficiency and sustainability, aligning with UTA’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.
Timberlake & Dickson Scope:
Across many of the 100+ buildings on campus, Timberlake & Dickson has furnished Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to enhance the operational efficiency of motors across a wide variety of equipment, including pumps, fans, and cooling towers. This has included the careful selection and procurement of VFDs tailored to the specific requirements of each piece of equipment, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. Each VFD has been configured to precisely control motor speed, thereby improving energy efficiency, reducing wear and tear on the equipment, and allowing for more precise control of system operations. Each installation has been carefully coordinated, confirming that the VFDs are operated as intended and contributed to the overall efficiency and reliability of the facility’s mechanical systems.
Notable facts:
UTA is classified as a Carnegie R-1 institution, indicating the highest level of research activity. This places UTA among the top research universities in the United States. The campus is home to several specialized research centers, including the Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies and the UTA Research Institute, which focus on cutting-edge research in fields like nanotechnology and robotics.
