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Tim M. Anderson, P.E., Applied Engineering Services, Inc |
The Indiana Veterans Home is an active short-term care/independent living facility for retired veterans located in West Lafayette, IN. The site was originally constructed on 1896 and utilizes steam for heating. The current steam system age is approximately 40 years old and in need of repair. Options considered in a study for a heating replacement included a steam system replacement, conversion to centralized heating hot water, decentralized heating hot water and conversion to a geothermal heat pump. This presentation focuses on factors to consider when looking at centralized vs. decentralized solutions for a campus heating system.