Case Study: Pfizer achieves stringent humidity control and 20% energy savings with Trane CDQ HVAC solution

Pfizer Robotics & Stability Facility

Pfizer adapted an existing retail building in Groton, Connecticut, into a laboratory for its robotics and stability facility. The major challenge was achieving the stringent environmental requirements of 70°F and only 30 grains of humidity, a particularly difficult task given the facility's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. To meet this challenge, Pfizer worked with vendor Trane Commercial.

Trane Commercial implemented a solution featuring its CDQ™ desiccant dehumidification system integrated within a custom Performance Climate Changer® air handler. This system broke the dewpoint barrier to effectively control humidity without needing to exhaust air or use energy-intensive reheat. The results fully met Pfizer's strict specifications. The facility manager reported that the Trane solution led to improved quality and consistency in sample production and provided 20% in energy savings compared to a conventional design.

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