Optimized Cooling Tower Design for Increased Performance and Efficiency
At 360 Engineering, we consistently optimize projects by creating custom designs and recommendations. This project we started in 2018 for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) was no exception. Once COVID-19 hit, we learned how the economy could quickly derail a project, but we steered it on the right track by helping NREL find a viable path forward and breaking the project into two phases. NREL realized one of its cooling towers at the Solar Energy Research Facility (SERF) was using a significant amount of water, and they brought our team in to find a solution. During a gas line replacement project, water was encountered immediately below the access road, and it was determined to be a leak of the condenser water lines from the cooling towers to the chilled water plant. “360 Engineering reconfigured the operation of the cooling tower condenser water plant to optimize both the performance of the plant as well as increase the system redundancy moving forward.” This project included our long-time electrical engineering partner, AE Design, and structural and civil engineers from Martin/Martin. We have an amazing team of expert consultants who have worked with us on NREL projects since the beginning. For any questions, inquiries, or to get started on your next project, Contact Us.
360 Engineering Wins Prestigious Colorado Companies to Watch Award
Colorado Companies to Watch Announces their 2023 Winners at the 15th Annual Awards Gala June 16, 203For Immediate Release Colorado Companies to Watch Announces 2023 Winners at 15th Annual Gala Awards Dinner An Unparalleled Night Celebrating 50 of Colorado’s Entrepreneurial Gems with Master of Ceremonies, Chris Parente, Channel 2 Anchor. Denver, CO – Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) is pleased to announce the selection of its Winners for this year. On June 16th, fifty outstanding businesses will be honored at the Annual Gala Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, located at 7800 East Tufts Avenue in Denver, CO, and will include Chris Parente as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. Colorado Companies to Watch is a nonprofit awards program that honors 50 fast-growing 2nd stage companies across the state for their performance in the marketplace, innovative products, and unique processes and philanthropic actions. Celebrates the achievements of growth-oriented companies located throughout Colorado. This year’s winners were selected from a pool of 1150 nominations, after an intensive two-month selection process by a panel of industry experts and leaders from around Colorado. This event marks the fifteenth consecutive year that Colorado Companies to Watch has recognized second-stage companies for their significant contributions to their communities, industries, and economies. At the Annual Gala Awards Dinner, each winner will receive recognition for their entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to creating jobs, and commitment to making a positive impact on local and state economies. In addition to celebrating this year’s honorees, attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and professionals from across Colorado while gaining valuable insights into successful second-stage business strategies. “We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these 2nd-stage companies at this year’s Gala Awards Dinner. These dynamic companies play a pivotal role in Colorado’s economy, serving as the driving force behind innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth. I am inspired by the resiliency and ingenuity displayed by these companies, who continue to push boundaries and thrive amidst challenges. Their contributions not only fuel our state’s economic vitality but also serve as a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit for aspiring businesses.” said Erin Beckstein, Program Director, Colorado Companies to Watch. To add to the celebration, CCTW also announced its 2023 Hall of Fame Winners. Each year, the Winners were carefully selected for their outstanding achievements, authoritative leadership, and continued contributions to their respective industries. Their persistent efforts towards product innovation, community development, and impressive employee and sales growth stand out as exemplary. The 2023 Hall of Fame WinnersLifescape Colorado SonderMind 2023 Colorado Companies to Watch Winners 10x People360 Engineering IncAneka Interiors, IncAscent CFO SolutionsAxe and the Oak DistilleryB-Line Construction ServicesBrothers Plumbing, Heating & ElectricCitrine LLCCommon Knowledge TechnologyConcurrent HROConnects WorkspaceCultivateDevReadyERO Resources Corporation Everest MechanicalFast Fit FoodsFusionAuthGarlic Media GroupGolfForeverHydrate IV BarInnate.lyInnovest Portfolio SolutionsKadyLuxeKitcasterLåda Cube LeafTech ConsultingLily’s Toaster Grills MenuTrinfo, LLCMODSTREETMoser AviationNULASTINNymbl ScienceOccasions CateringPath2ResponsePhotobucketPoint b(e) Strategies, LLCQuicksilver ScientificReata Engineering & Machine WorksRoofnestSAFE EngineeringSauvage SpectrumShift WorkspacesShinestyTerra Ferma, LLCTHiN AiR BrandsTierra Group International, Ltd.Trisco Foods, LLCTrue AnomalyVitality Watson Mills and Design Melissa Kisicki, Stacey Richardson, and Brennen Guy Accepting the Award for 360 Engineering. For more information on the 2023 Winners or tips on how your business can apply for next year’s program, visit www.ColoradoCompanystoWatch.org or contact us directly at [email protected]. About Colorado Companies to WatchColorado’s second-stage companies represent high-performing and innovative companies, crossing every industry sector and region in the state, of which provide thousands of high-quality jobs and contributes billions of dollars back to our local economies. Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) certifies and spotlights the important contributions they make. To date, we have celebrated close to 750 companies, resulting in a $6.5 billion economic impact on Colorado’s economy.The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in conjunction with the Edward Lowe Foundation initiated the program in 2009 along with valuable sponsors, key drivers, community and supporting partners, and volunteers from throughout Colorado. Today, CCTW encourages the collaboration and advancement of our alumni network and aligns strategic partnerships and alliances by leveraging valuable resources to support and nurture the growth of our alumni and their businesses.Visit ColoradoCompaniestoWatch.org, facebook.com/ColoradoCompaniestoWatch and Twitter @ColoradoCTW. For more information, please contact:Erin Beckstein, COOCrazy Good MarketingProgram Director, Colorado Companies to Watch720.325.2517, [email protected]
Designing for Sustainability in Extreme Climates
Here are some considerations for designing mechanical systems for properties in remote/climate-sensitive locations, meanwhile achieving the energy savings needed to accommodate sustainability goals, such as in our Gunnison County Library project. • Utilizing a geothermal system allows for an all-electric system without having to deal with the extreme low temperatures as a source for heat-pump heat. • Energy modeling is critical when designing a geothermal system not only to size the bore field but to ensure that the heating and cooling loads are sufficiently balanced to mitigate long-term ground temperature drift. • In environments such as this with year-round intense sun and heating dominant loads, exploring different glazing locations and characteristics is important as sometimes glass that allows more solar load in, while increasing the cooling load, will decrease the heating load, and may increase the overall efficiency of the building. • Incorporating energy recovery for ventilation is key in mitigating the energy associated with bringing in fresh air during very cold temperatures, especially when utilizing an all-electric system. Read more about the integrated design team approach here: Colorado-Real-Estate-Journal_330353 (windows.net)