PROJECT:
Printing Press Replacement
Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU)
Vienna, Virginia
Facts
- Size: 2,660 square feet
- Project Type: Specialty
- Construction Cost: $1.6 million
- Mechanical Contractor: Dominion Mechanical
- Electrical Contractor: Dynalectric
- Services Provided: Mechanical, Electrical & Fire Protection Engineering Design; Construction Documents; Construction Administration.
Features
- Specialized water-cooled, HVAC systems to provide precise temperature and humidity control in the print shop
- Chilled water process cooling system with chiller, drycooler, pumps with variable frequency drives, heat exchanger, associated stainless steel piping and controls to cool the printing press’ ultraviolet lamps and components
- Dedicated exhaust air system to reduce odors
- Process compressed air system to support the printing press operation
- Electrical distribution system upgrade to support the specific requirements of the printing press, HVAC equipment, and lighting
- Cable tray to manage the printing press’ control and power wiring
- Increased lighting above the press to improve visibility
As Navy Federal Credit Union grew, so did their printing needs. To increase productivity in their print shop, the existing press was replaced with a 1.1 million dollar state-of-the-art printing press. This press required a dedicated process chilled water system to keep it cool and functioning at full capacity. The supplemental air conditioning unit serving the print shop was replaced with a computer room type air conditioning unit to provide precise temperature and humidity control in the space. The ventilation was increased and a dedicated exhaust fan was installed to remove the odors produced by the curing ink. Additionally, Williams Notaro & Associates coordinated with the printing press manufacturer, translating metric requirement to English units, to provide the press with the environment it needs.
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