coe-staff: Steam Release Wednesday June 27th

[Russ Crummett]

From: bldgmgrlist-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu [mailto:bldgmgrlist-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu] On Behalf Of Debbie Cadigan
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 3:47 PM
To: 'Building Managers '; 'PLC Building Managers '
Subject: bldgmgrlist: Steam Release Wednesday June 27th
Importance: High


JUNE 26 2012

MEMORANDUM


TO:                Campus Building Managers

FROM:           Debbie Cadigan, Campus Relations Manager, Campus Operations, University of Oregon

SUBJECT:    Steam Release Wednesday



After releasing the steam one time on Tuesday, June 25th at 1:15 pm, it was determined it was too noisy and disruptive and was halted.



Increased measures are being taken to divert the noise towards the river and away from campus, neighboring businesses, neighborhoods and downtown.



Wednesday, June 27th between 7:00 am -7:30 am,  Central Power Plant will continue with steam venting. This should last approximately 15 minutes and no more than 20 minutes. If the testing is determined not too disruptive, another steam release will occur between 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm of the same approximate duration. If needed, one last steam release  would occur between 6:00 pm -7:30 pm.


            One should expect to hear a strong "whoosh" sound, a bit like a loud fan or a freight train.
The strength of the noise will be dependent on your location, weather conditions, winds, whether one's windows are open or closed and a variety of other factors.


This procedure is needed to clean out newly installed steam pipes that are part of our new co-generation system being installed at CPS.  This process involves sending steam through the piping to flush out any particulates, dirt, rust in the lines prior to connecting them to our new steam turbine.

Please forward to colleagues and others in your building. We regret the noise and inconvenience this causes and appreciate your patience and understanding.  If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Madsen, Energy Systems Manager, Campus Operations, at ext. 6-2256 or jmadsen at uoregon.edu<mailto:jmadsen at uoregon.edu>.












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