A community college in Florida maintains an unparalleled quality of education by taking the health of its students and staff very seriously. To ensure everyone’s potential and talent are developed, the College places the relationship between comfort and productivity at the core of its priorities. Installing thermal dispersion airflow measuring stations within every campus at the College makes it possible to accurately measure outdoor air ventilation in real-time, even from a smartphone.
The college staff collaborated with Original Solutions Company Inc., a manufacturer’s representative of Engineered HVAC Products, to furnish a network of airflow measuring stations on the college campuses. The installation successfully achieved the desired Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) goal and energy savings. Users can easily access real-time data from every airflow measuring station via the BACnet-integrated Building Management System or the EB-Link App on their smartphone.
Healthy Learning and Living Environment
The Florida State College stands at the forefront of higher education, leading with innovation and earning a commendable reputation for fostering student success. The College aims to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment that helps improve student outcomes while providing affordable and high-quality education to all applicants.
This dedication has brought national acclaim, notably the esteemed Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The College takes pride in meticulously crafted degree programs, continuous education offerings, and fast-tracked skills training, pivotal in shaping Florida into a hub of economic opportunities for its residents.
Their mission is to equip every student with the tools for success and instill a transformative sense of self-belief. The College welcomes more than 60,000 students to its twelve campuses, which include state-of-the-art facilities for digital arts, character animation, engineering, mathematics labs, performing arts, and health sciences.
In one instance, an EBTRON Silver series airflow station installed in 1996 was discovered in an obscure location after seven years of missed maintenance. After cleaning, it provided accurate readings again. The unit was upgraded to the new Advantage Gold series, which offered enhanced features and accuracy.
Robert observed that EBTRON’s products consistently provided accurate readings with less frequent maintenance. He stated, “Standardizing on the EBTRON Gold Series was an obvious solution. The EBTRON product provides accuracy, no additional monthly maintenance, no calibration, which maintains IAQ and yields more energy savings.”
The College integrated AFMS with Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) based on CO2 levels and VAV systems. This approach provided better control and limited under/over-ventilation, ensuring buildings met ventilation requirements efficiently.
Given Florida’s hot and humid climate, managing outside air and humidity levels is crucial for reducing energy waste. EBTRON’s Gold Series proved ideal, offering reliability, accuracy, and resilience with minimal cleaning and maintenance.
Collaborative Success with Original Solutions
Original Solutions Company, Inc. played a crucial role in supporting the College’s efforts by assisting with EBTRON airflow station selection and installation. Despite challenges in some locations, the team worked closely with contractors and facilities personnel to meet placement guidelines for optimal performance.
The College spans 2.5 million square feet, with 2.2 million square feet utilizing EBTRON Gold Series airflow stations integrated into the Building Management System (BMS). The EB-Link feature allows users to access real-time airflow data, including temperature, humidity, and dew point, directly from their smartphones.
Customer Satisfaction and Advanced Technology
The College selected EBTRON due to its precise, stable, and reliable readings. EBTRON’s bead-in-glass thermistor probes provide unparalleled accuracy in airflow and temperature measurements, with optional sensors for humidity, enthalpy, and dew point.
Each sensor node is calibrated to a NIST traceable standard for accuracy. Additionally, EBTRON’s computer-controlled manufacturing process includes over 30 automated quality checkpoints. These features differentiate EBTRON from competitors and ensure high customer satisfaction.
EBTRON: A Commitment to Healthy Environments
“To help maintain healthy IAQ levels within the College, we evaluated and informally tested several airflow measuring devices. We were extremely impressed with the results of EBTRON, which proved to be fully accurate with stable readings and minimal maintenance,” Robert concluded.
