Case Study
Insulating Steam Components in Duke University Mechanical Room
Spirax pressure reducing valve in Duke mechanical room prior to insulation. Pressure reducing valve with Thermaxx Jacket Insulating Steam Components in Duke University Mechanical Room Project Background Duke University is home of the Blue Devils, boasting a population of 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and world-class faculty. Duke has an unyielding commitment to spreading and applying knowledge in service of society, both near the North Carolina-based campus and beyond. In 2009, Duke launched its Climate Action Plan which has enabled the university to reduce emissions by 16% as of 2012. In November of 2012, Duke University enlisted the services of Thermaxx LLC to improve energy efficiency by providing removable insulation jackets and removable insulation covers in its Levine