Case study

ChallengeNormal wear and tear of the original HVAC systems at the

City of Newport News Juvenile Secure Detention Center had

resulted in failures of both of its compressors. Administrators

sought a cost-effective solution to get its air-cooled RTAC

chiller back on line as quickly as possible to keep the dozens

of office spaces, classrooms and portable on-demand storage

areas comfortable for detainees and staff.

SolutionPer its procurement policies, the City of Newport News

opened the HVAC project up for proposals. Multiple solutions

proposed by different companies were evaluated.

After reviewing the challenges the detention center faced,

the Trane account manager and the City of Newport News

facility manager discussed the option of using the Trane

R’newal™ Service instead of resorting to a complete

compressor replacement. The City of Newport News had used

the R’newal service on another project and was familiar with

the value it offered. After comparing it to other options, the

city determined that R’newal offered the best value.

Restoring original performance

Trane R’newal Service is a comprehensive program that

restores compressors to their original performance. The

program allows customers to extend the life of their

Juvenile Secure Detention CenterTrane R’newal Program restores system performance, lowers costsNewport News, VA

The City of Newport News Juvenile Secure Detention Center was opened in January 2005 to provide a positive experience fordetained youth in a safe and secure environment, while protecting public safety. The state-of-the-art facility utilizes the bestpractices in juvenile justice and features cutting edge technology. The program includes school for approximately 110 juvenilesduring the traditional school year. Evening activities include visitations, religious services, physical recreation, group sessions andcounseling. In alignment with its standard operations, when the center’s compressors failed, administrators implemented bestpractices to get systems back up and running for the comfort of its detainees and staff.

equipment by replacing worn compressor components and

updating the equipment with the latest product

improvements and enhancements.

Trane inspected components of the detention center’s system

including circuit gaskets, O-rings, piping and bearings. The

worn or failed components were replaced or upgraded with

enhanced designs, and modifications were completed to bring

the chiller up to new equipment reliability levels.

The Juvenile Secure Detention Center operates twenty-four hours a day,

seven days a week.

October 2011

Ensuring efficient system operation

The Trane R’newal Service Program is backed by a standard

two-year parts and labor warranty and factory-authorized

inspections to help ensure the efficient operation of the

HVAC system. The program’s scheduled maintenance allows

the chiller to be serviced before a problem occurs, such as

refrigerant loss due to leaks or an expensive compressor

failure resulting from worn bearings.

"We chose the Trane R’newal program because it offered a lot

of value at a good price," said Jeff Strickland, Operations

Superintendent, City of Newport News Building Services.

"The factory-authorized warranty and service were icing on

the cake."

ResultsDue to the previous inadequate maintenance schedule on the

equipment, it is estimated that the City of Newport News

Juvenile Secure Detention Center will receive a potential 20

percent savings on the chiller’s future use, as well as

increased energy efficiency and lower overall life-cycle costs.

"The system is running 50 percent more efficiently than the

old unit. It is using less power and running less, but producing

the same, if not better, results," said Strickland. "It’s been

great working with Trane; there have been no hiccups.”

Systems and services• Trane R’newal™ Service Program restored compressors to

original performance

• Standard two-year parts and labor warranty with

factory-authorized inspections helps ensure efficient,

reliable operation

The Trane R’newal Service increases energy efficiency and lowers chiller

life-cycle costs.

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CASE-SLX292-EN October 28, 2011