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Ucross Foundation

Site: Ucross Foundation in Clearmont, WY

Year Built: 1882

Size: 13,000 sq. ft.

Existing heating system:  2 propane boilers

New System:

  • 2 GARN® WHS 2000 units located in existing 2-car shop/garage
  • Four packaged terminal units provided heating and cooling to four separate offices on the lower level.
  • Replaced existing air handlers and coils, several pumps, all controls and some duct.

Wood Source:

  • Cotton wood, standing dead, and downfall – all harvested locally.

Construction start/end: November, 2007 – July, 2008 Annual fuel savings: 2,500 gallons of propaneProject manager and overall concept: Martin Lunde, PE, Dectra CorporationHVAC design:  McKinley Wood, PEConstruction Supervision:  Ken Thorpe, Powder River The Ucross project was funded by the Ucross Foundation, through generous support from Ucross Founder Raymond Plank, with the on-site personnel support of:  Director Sharon Dynak, maintenance guru Mike Latham and other Ucross staff.

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The Ucross Art Gallery and Conference Center

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The renovated upper level air handler room.

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The renovated upper level air handler room.

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The main level Art Gallery where temperature and humidity control are critical.

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The new air handler for the main level with precise humidity, ventilation, and temperature control.

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The Duo 2

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The existing 2 bay shop/garage that was converted into a mechanical building.

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The two GARN® WHS 2000 units set into position in the mechanical building.

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The two GARN® WHS 2000 units after installation was completed.

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Ucross Foundation Office

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Ucross Foundation office

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Unloading of the preinsulated underground piping. Approximately 300

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Below is the building where the two GARN® units are located. It houses the two GARN® WHS 2000 units and is their on site maintenance building. The GARN® units are located behind the left overhead door.

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The primary wood fuel is dead cottonwood available in many areas of WY. Although the BTU/lb is significantly less than oak or other woods, it is still a viable renewable fuel.

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For information about the Ucross Fundation visit:

http://www.ucrossfoundation.org/

 

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