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USPHS Commissioned Corps Engineers at the National Institutes of Health

Office of Research Facilities

http://www.nih.gov/icd/od/ocpl/resources/HHS_Sone.htm

Outline

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Introduction• Office Research Facilities Introduction• Rocky Mountain Labs• Research Triangle Park• NIH Bethesda Campus

– Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance– Division of Design and Construction Management– Division of Technical Resources

• Thermal Energy Storage System• NIH Bethesda Campus Central Utility Plant

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National Institutes Health• NIH mission is to seek fundamental

knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen, life, and reduce illness and disability.

• Established in 1887 as a one room laboratory created within the Marine Hospital System

• 153 Nobel Prize Winners received support from the NIH

• NIH invests $37.3 billion annually in medical research for the American People

– 80% goes to 50,000 grants to more than 300,000 researchers at more than 2,500 universities, medical schools, and other research institutions around the world

– 10% goes to nearly 6,000 scientist in NIH’s intramural program

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Office Research Facilities

• NIH Office Research Facilities (ORF) supports the NIH mission by providing, maintaining, and operating safe, healthy, and attractive facilities

• ORF operates as a “Central Service” and reports directly to the Office of Management within the Office of the Director of the NIH.

• ORF services are supported by charge backs to NIH Institute or Centers using a census-based management fund, rent, membership fees, and fees for service direct charges

• There are 13 USPHS Engineers working in ORF, and growing...

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Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML)

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CDR Eric HanssenChief, RML Facilities Operations & Maintenance Branch

[email protected]


Why Does NIH Have a Lab in Montana?

• Over a century of ongoing infectious disease research

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Dr. Rickett’s Field Lab, 1906 RML Building 1, 1928


RML Today

• Nat. Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID)– Division of Intramural Research

• Home to 5 Core Biomedical Research Laboratories

• Microscopy and Genomics Centers serve nationwide research needs

• Animal research facilities• 36-acre campus• Approx. 400,000 SF in

floorspace• 450 staff members

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RML: High Containment Research Labs• Includes BSL-2, 3, & 4 Labs• Unique facility requirements and

support systems:– Supply/Exhaust HEPA filtered Air systems– Breathing Air system– Chemical Decon. Showers– Air Pressure Resistant containment doors– Effluent Decon. wastewater system– BAS is facility’s nervous system

• Redundancy of systems is critical• 24 / 7 / 365 Maintenance coverage

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Research Triangle Park NIH is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that

improve health and save lives. It is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers – each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems

26 headquartered on the main campus in Bethesda, MD.

One is in Research Triangle Park, NC—NIEHS.

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National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS)

The mission of the NIEHS is to discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives.

Includes the HHS National Toxicology Program.

About 1,400 people


Research Triangle Park Campus – NIEHS

511 acres Shared by NIH and EPA NIEHS—1 M square feet

PresenterPresentation NotesThe CUP is under ORF, so NIH is responsible for the operations and maintenance. The CUP supplies the EPA with chilled water, high temperature hot water, and electricity (through NIH’s substation.


RTP Campus Buildings

• Building 101 (Main Building) - 900,000 ft2 wet lab, vivarium, and administration space.

• Clinical Research Unit – 14,000 ft2• Conduct human studies.

• Building 105 (CUP)• Five 3,500 Ton Chillers (Full Variable Flow)

• Chilled Water Capacity = 17,500 tons• 3,000 Ton of Free Cooling Capacity

• Four 40 MBRUH Generators/Boilers• High Temperature Hot Water Capacity = 160MM BTU’s

• Building 108 – Waste Handling Facility

• Building 107 – Powerhouse• Electrical distribution at 13.8 KV

• Building 106 – Incineration

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6 Vivarium AHU• 60,000 square feet of fully

functional and continuously occupied AAALAC facilities

• During HVAC outages, room temperature and humidity levels are continuously monitored so as not to increase above or decrease below a specified range.

Units are completely redundant.

Utilized UV light to minimize microbial growth on coils and drain pans

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NIEHS –RTP Campus PV Arrays

PV Arrays: Building 101, Building 102, and Building 110

Pictured: Building 101 PV Arrays


NIEHS Bldg. 110 - Net Zero Energy (NZE) Secure WarehouseCompleted: 7/21/2017


First Net-Zero Energy Building in HHSPending LEED Platinum Certification

Conference RoomNZE Warehouse – 26,613 ft^2

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PresenterPresentation NotesReceived a LEED Gold Certification, but currently still being evaluated for LEED Platinum.


Water Efficiency (WE)

Water Use Reduction Low -flow technology on toilets, sinks & urinals in the restrooms & shower

Instantaneous Gas Hot Water Heaters No hot water storage tank, instantaneous heaters & recirculated hot water reduces water usage

• Hands-free operation

• Low flow fixtures

• Waterless urinal

• 26.6% water savings on Campus using these type fixtures!

NIEHS Bldg. 110 - NZE Warehouse Features

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Sustainable Sites (SS)

Public TransportationOn-site, on call shuttle services faciitiates the use of public transportation.

Bike Storage & Changing FacilitiesBike racks, lockers & unisex shower encourage alternative transportation.

Stormwater Wetland & Bioretention BasinControl rain runoff & improve storm-water quality leaving the site through natural marsh habitats.

Light pollution reductionMinimum site lighting was used to eleminate lighting to adjacent property outside the project limits during night time hours.


Water Use ReductionLow -flow technology on toilets, sinks & urinals in the restrooms & shower

Instantaneous Gas Hot Water HeatersNo hot water storage tank, instantaneous heaters & recirculated hot water reduces water usage

Energy and Atmosphere (EA)

Building EnvelopeEnergy efficient windows, roof insulation, Insulated wall panels provide superior insulation &reduces heating & cooling requirements.

Thermal Comfort VRF Heating & CoolingEnergy efficient Thermal Comfort Variable Refrigerant Flow heating & cooling provides individual temperature control.

Daylight HarvestingPhotocells adjust interior lights based upon availability of natural light through windows, skylights & solar tubes.

Infrared HeatersNatural gas infrared heaters in the receiving area provide warmth & the heat to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Photovoltaic (PV) Roof PanelsPV roof modules generate renewal energy to off-set building & occupant electrical & natural gas usage.

Materials and Resources (MR)

Storage and collection of recyclablesWhite paper, mixed paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles are recycled.

Recycled Content & Regional MaterialsExposed structural steel columns, concrete panels & other building materials were made locally using recycled content.

Certified WoodWood doors and ceiling were harvested from forests certified to be managed in environmentally responsible ways.

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

Entrance MatsWalk-off mats improve indoor air quality by removing dirt & other particles from shoes before they become airborne.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke ControlNIEHS is a smoke- free campus.

Low Emmitting MaterialsCarpet, paint, adhesives, sealants & coatings are low VOC (volatile organic compounds) to improve indoor air quality.

Lighting ControlsOccupancy sensors facility turn off lights when rooms are empty. Some spaces have dimming capability for occupant comfort.

Daylight and Views - DaylightWindows, skylights &solar tubes provide natural light.

Innovation in Design

Educational AwarenessLEED signage, web-site illustrating sustainable building features & virtual tour provide information on building features.


Water Use Reduction Low -flow technology on toilets, sinks & urinals in the restrooms & shower

Instantaneous Gas Hot Water Heaters No hot water storage tank, instantaneous heaters & recirculated hot water reduces water usage

Water Heater• Instantaneous gas hot

water heaters respond to building demand.

• No hot water storage tank.

• Hot water is recirculated to all fixtures reducing water usage waiting for the water to warm up.































Building Envelope Energy efficient windows, roof insulation, Insulated wall panels provide superior insulation &reduces heating & cooling requirements.

Thermal Comfort VRF Heating & Cooling Energy efficient Thermal Comfort Variable Refrigerant Flow heating & cooling provides individual temperature control.

Daylight Harvesting Photocells adjust interior lights based upon availability of natural light through windows, skylights & solar tubes.

Infrared Heaters Natural gas infrared heaters in the receiving area provide warmth & the heat to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Photovoltaic (PV) Roof Panels PV roof modules generate renewal energy to off-set building & occupant electrical & natural gas usage.

• New Variable Flow Refrigerant (VFR) cooling and heating system

• Skylights, solar tubes and daylight harvesting systems































Building Envelope Energy efficient windows, roof insulation, Insulated wall panels provide superior insulation &reduces heating & cooling requirements.

Thermal Comfort VRF Heating & Cooling Energy efficient Thermal Comfort Variable Refrigerant Flow heating & cooling provides individual temperature control.

Daylight Harvesting Photocells adjust interior lights based upon availability of natural light through windows, skylights & solar tubes.

Infrared Heaters Natural gas infrared heaters in the receiving area provide warmth & the heat to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Photovoltaic (PV) Roof Panels PV roof modules generate renewal energy to off-set building & occupant electrical & natural gas usage.

Roof Mounted PV Array






























Bethesda Campus

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310 acres ~90 buildings Bethesda Campus: 11M

Square Feet


Facilities Operations & Maintenance

Facility Space Types• Clinical Research• Biomedical

Laboratory Research• Administrative• Utility/Industrial• Animal Holding• Amenities/Lodging• Public Safety/Security• Childcare

Accreditation Programs Supported• CGMP – Good

Manufacturing Practices• AAALAC – Laboratory

Animal Care• The Joint Commission -

Patient Care• BSL – High Containment• Environmental

Compliance

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Facilities Operations & Maintenance

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Thermal Energy Storage SystemWhat’s it do?

• Chilled Water is vital to lab environments, ULT freezers, and human comfort.

• TESS is a $35M+ system of pumps, plumbing, and 8M gallon insulated tank

• Chilled Water from CUP pumps into TESS when power is cheapest

• Chilled Water from TESS pumps to campus when power is expensive

• Energy costs savings, thermal efficiency, and system resilience

What’d we do?• Technical/Design Reviews• Address Requests for Information• Review Performance & Scope• Independent Government Cost Estimates• Change Orders• Oversee General Contractor progress daily

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Bethesda Campus CUP• One of the largest utility plants in the country• Collects 34M data points daily• 11.8M square feet of occupied space

Boiler Plant• 5 boilers produce 1M PPH steam• 450°F steam @ 165 psi• Burns 3B SCF of natural gas annually • Generate 1.8B pounds of steam annually • Boilers can burn diesel fuel when necessary

Chiller Plant• 12 (twelve) 5K-ton chillers• 240K GPM @110 psi

Distribution• 300 manholes • 2 miles of walkable tunnels • 2 miles of concrete trench• 3.6 miles of natural gas lines• 7 miles of steam lines• 12 miles of domestic water lines• 7 miles of chilled water lines

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Cogeneration Plant• Operated since July 2004• Cogeneration is the process whereby a

single fuel source produces both electrical and thermal energy

– 23MW natural gas-powered turbine– heat-recovery steam generator

(HRSG) produces up to 180K PPH– ~30% is converted to electricity &

~55% is converted to steam– ~40% of average campus load

• One of lowest emission cogeneration plants in the world

– Reduces ~60K tons of CO2emissions per year

– Equivalent to emission from 10K cars

• Saves NIH ~$7M per year in steam and electricity costs

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