Oklahoma Sooners Play Ball With Heat Timer
At Oklahoma University, the drive for excellence has a long and proud tradition both in the classroom and on the football field. Lesser known however, is the university’s constant drive toward excellence and efficiency in its building operations. That’s why during a recent retrofit of its domestic hotwater equipment , UA selected the Heat-Timer® ETS (Electronic Tempering Station) as its choice for master mixing and control. With over 30,000 students on campus, Oklahoma University has multiple on-campus dorms including the twin 12 story buildings of the Couch and Walker Centers. These buildings are a focal point of student housing located in the center of the campus. As is common in high rise dormitories, the domestic hot water system includes steam to water exchangers and a master mixing valve. UA Facilities Team Confronts A Hot Problem Over the years the domestic hot water system in these (and other) buildings at OU, have required costly maintenance and repairs while still ...