Case Study: Baylor Scott & White cuts natural gas use and improves air quality with Trane Commercial HVAC

Baylor Scott & White

Baylor Scott & White, a healthcare system, faced the challenge of improving energy efficiency, patient comfort, and air quality at its new medical center. The customer sought an alternative to traditional boiler heating to combat high natural gas costs and needed a system to provide cooler, drier air for operating rooms while controlling airborne contaminants. They partnered with vendor Trane Commercial for a solution involving heat recovery chillers and specialized air handlers.

Trane Commercial implemented a unique HVAC design using Trane heat recovery chillers to salvage waste heat, drastically reducing the need for boiler operation. The solution also included specialized air handlers with desiccant dehumidification and an advanced air cleaning system for the surgical suites. This approach resulted in an 80% reduction in natural gas usage, lower electrical and water consumption, and improved air quality, setting a new standard for the customer's future facilities.

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