Austin High School (USA)

TES Retrofit


Austin High School, Minnesota
     

In February 2001, the US subsidiary of Cristopia cristopia Thermal Energy Storage, Inc. made a proposal for the retrofit of the TES system at Austin High School, Minnesota. The analysis of the system owned by the school, showed that 192 m3 of AC.00 nodules could fit in two existing tanks.

    

Technical Data

Total Storage capacity

:

2,642 Ton-hours

STL StorageVolume

:

192 m³

Number of Tanks

:

2

Tank Diameter

:

10 ft

Tank Length

:

46 ft

Characteristics

In July 2001, Austin High School decided to retrofit its Encapsulated Ice Thermal Energy Storage System with cristopia's AC.00 nodules. The nodules were installed in August and the system re-commissioned in September 2001, just in time for the commencement of the new school year.   

Technical Advantages

Outstanding lifetime of Cristopia's Technology
Technical assistance during the retrofit study
Efficient and reliable system
Flexible system available for efficient energy management

Projects Credits

Customer: Austin High School, Minnesota

Thanks to Cristopia AC.00 nodules, Austin High School was able to restore its efficient and economic energy system. The retrofit installation has performed well during its first summer crisis and should do so for many years to come.

Financial Advantages

Saving on operating costs, demand charge and off-peak consumption