The University of Aberdeen is committing to a sustainable future with the installation of a low temperature hot water system with combined heat and power (chp) plant.

This will replace the existing, inefficient steam heating system. It will serve halls of residence for around 400 students, plus 28 academic buildings used by 2000 staff. Mechanical contractor Thermal Transfer will install the plant under a £8.5 million contract.

The system is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 10% and nitrogen oxides by 45%. Over its 25 year economic life, 123 000 less tonnes of CO2 emissions will be discharged compared to the existing system.

The first stage of the project – the construction of a chp centre for the plant – is due to complete in May 2006. Thermal Transfer’s sister firm Hydro Contracting will carry out the electrical installation.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor