Case Study: a major NYC hospital eliminates system drain-downs and cuts pump repair costs with Control Associates and Vanessa valves

a major NYC hospital cuts pump repair costs 75% with Control Associates

A major NYC hospital, facing the challenge of isolating critical condenser water pumps for repairs without draining the entire system, approached their trusted vendor, Control Associates. The time-consuming and costly existing process was a significant drain on resources for the hospital's aging HVAC infrastructure.

Control Associates presented several valve options, and the customer selected the best solution: the Vanessa Series 30,000 Triple Offset Valves. These valves provided zero leakage and enabled pump isolation. As a result, the hospital eliminated a 12-hour draining process, saving 75% on pump repair costs while increasing safety and reliability. The Vanessa valve has since become the hospital's standard for all water and steam isolation applications.