Case Study: UC Merced improves campus cooling efficiency with Badger Meter electromagnetic flow meters

UC Merced boosts campus cooling efficiency with Badger Meter and 3 new 3000-ton chillers

UC Merced faced challenges supporting campus growth due to its aging HVAC equipment and needed to enhance the efficiency of its cooling system. To address this, the university partnered with vendor Badger Meter and implemented its ModMAG M2000 Electromagnetic Flow Meter for reliable flow monitoring.

The solution from Badger Meter provided high-accuracy, real-time flow data that integrated seamlessly into the building management system. This enabled UC Merced to improve pump efficiency, optimize chiller staging to reduce energy consumption, and correct chilled water flow rates. The results included significant operating cost reductions and the creation of a more efficient, sustainable system to meet growing campus demand.

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