USDA-ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory -The USDA-ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory (PPRL) is a facility focused on the investigation of plants poisonous to livestock. The 26,700 sq. ft., $5 million building consists of laboratory, office, and public and staff support spaces. The types of laboratories include animal and veterinary, reproduction toxicology, histology, chemistry, radioisotope and plant physiology.
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Total Building Commissioning provided commissioning services that covered the startup and functional testing phases of the project.
TBC commissioned the following systems and their related subsystems:
• HVAC Systems - Air handling units, VAV terminals, pumps, chiller, cooling tower, domestic water heater, unit heaters, exhaust fans (hoods & snorkels), emergency generator monitoring panel, and Web interface.
• Electrical Systems - Underground electrical work, emergency/standby engine-generator set, variable frequency drives, pad mounted transformers, pad mounted SF6 insulated interrupter switches, automatic transfer switches, lighting systems, and interior distribution systems
• Piping Systems - Chilled water, heating water, condenser water, steam & condensate water, domestic & industrial hot/cold water, natural gas, lab compressed air, lab vacuum, pure water, and sanitary waste vent
• ATC & Automation System - HVAC system controls
• Audio/Visual System
• Hydraulic Elevator
• Interior Fire Detection & Alarm System
• Vacuum and Compressed Air Systems
• Wastewater Acid Neutralization System
• Security CCTV
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