--- title: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Services for U of M description: "The University of Michigan, one of the nation’s premier research institutions, planned to build a #120-million research center adjacent to its Eye Center." --- [![Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/PBA_Transparent_Logo.png "Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo")](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/) [![Illuminart Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/illuminart_logo.png "Illuminart Logo")](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/illuminart) ** ** ** [![Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/PBA_Transparent_Logo.png "Peter Basso Associates Inc. 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Three boilers are low pressure steam for HVAC use and two boilers are medium pressure steam for process use. A new cooling system is comprised of two approximate 700-ton chillers for non-critical use including clinical/office, laboratory and laboratory equipment rooms; and two approximate 450-ton chillers to serve critical loads including operating rooms, vivarium, cold room condenser water, and IDF/server rooms. The design also included new air handling units and humidification systems. 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