![]() “The onsite Trane technician is a definite plus. To save costs, we shut the systems down when the team goes on the road,” said Mr. We close the outside intake and start running it the day before a game to pre-condition the air. “The rental system provides us with flexibility. The temporary fencing provides clearance to allow for pedestrian traffic on all sidewalks. As an insurance policy, the Trane solution provided a qualified, onsite technician prior to and during all games when the rental equipment was in operation.įor aesthetics and safety, six-foot-high fencing with a privacy screen was installed to enclose the gear for the duration of the project. The scope of the project also included lay-flat and spiral duct solutions, crane services to unload all rental equipment from delivery trailers to the designated locations, an electrician to connect the rental gear to house power, and a generator to run equipment on the southwest side of the building. The chiller/air-handler combinations pre-cool 100 percent outside air, which is routed through desiccant dehumidifiers and then through another air handler before it is fed into the arena’s duct system. Seating view photos from seats at Amalie Arena, section 217, home of Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Storm, Tampa Breeze. Using their past experience working with the arena, Trane Rental Services developed a solution that would provide 40K CFM desiccant dehumidification gear and two 200-ton air-cooler chiller/air-handler combinations. Meeting specifications with a turnkey solution The arena chose Trane Rental Services for the temporary supplemental cooling system project based on an ongoing successful service and maintenance relationship, and the company’s proposed turnkey rental solution. In anticipation of a winning season, Amalie Arena took a proactive approach, sending out a request for bid for supplemental cooling during second-round and subsequent playoff games. It’s something we plan for, and must be ready to deploy.” Solution We know if the Lightning gets into the second round of the playoffs, we will need supplemental cooling installed prior to the first home game. “Warm outside air coming in and ambient humidity during certain times of the year, like late-season when the team advances in the playoffs, can make the ice too soft,” said Steve Butler, director of facilities, Amalie Arena.“ In order to provide the best playing surface for the games, the NHL requires ice temperature readings and humidity levels to stay within a certain threshold, around 65 degrees with 45 percent relative humidity and a dew point of 39-40. To meet the NHL’s strict building temperature, humidity level, and ice quality requirements, the facilities team knew a supplemental cooling system would be needed for second round and subsequent playoff games. This increase in air temperatures, combined with rising humidity levels, is challenging for Amalie Arena when the Tampa Bay Lightning is a playoff contender. Use them in commercial designs under lifetime, perpetual & worldwide rights.
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