Loughborough University
Find out how we have helped Loughborough University modernise and expand its district heating network to improve reliability, reduce energy costs and support long-term sustainability.
Vital Energi has developed a long standing relationship with Loughborough University which has a national reputation for taking action on environmental issues. The University's Council has made a strategic commitment to environmental sustainability through its research, teaching, enterprise and operational activity.
Over the past 25 years, we carried out a number of district heating pipework projects on the University’s behalf in order to help it to reduce its carbon emissions.
We use the highest quality products including the most thermally efficient district heating pipe available in order to maximise carbon emissions reduction for the University. Our specialist team has also installed the Band Muff fusion welded jointing system, which is exclusively available from Vital in the UK, and significantly extends the design life expectancy of district heating pipes.
Vital Energi has partnered with Loughborough University for more than 15 years to repair, upgrade and expand its district heating network, delivering significant energy and maintenance savings.
As the University’s preferred contractor, we has undertaken a range of projects, including replacing ageing heating mains and connecting the district heating networks serving the Central and East Park areas of the campus. In total, around 7km of district heating pipework has been installed.
Supporting the University's sustainability goals, we used the most thermally efficient district heating pipe available and its unique Band Muff jointing system, helping to reduce energy costs while providing a safe, reliable and future-proof energy network.
Installation of 350 metres of underground district heating pipework to connect an existing 500kW CHP engine to the library building and student accommodation buildings as well as providing heat to power the absorption cooling system which feeds the Pilkington library air conditioning system.
Design and installation of around 900 metres of replacement district heating pipework as part of the Towers project which connected seven university buildings, including two student accommodation tower blocks, to the main energy centre.
Design and installation of an additional 2400 metres of replacement district heating pipe to connect the main energy centre to 12 university buildings, including catering establishments, student accommodation and a new Design Centre. Connection to the design centre took place from March 2011 to April 2011. This phase also included future-proofing the district heating network so it could be extended to other parts of the campus when required.
Alteration to existing mains at the Hazelrigg building during refurbishment works, and new chiller mains pipework, and alteration to existing mains at the Hazelgrave building.
Design and installation of a further 230 metres of district heating pipe to connect the main energy centre to the Leisure Centre and main plant room for distribution to the student quarter. Connection to the Leisure Centre was carried out from November 2010 to March 2011. We upgraded the existing pipework within the main energy centre and installed new pumps, and connections for a new CHP, in order to accommodate all the improvements to the network that have been made.
We reconfigured the district heating network at Loughborough University to enable the demolition of the John Cooper and John Clements Buildings, while maintaining heat supplies across the campus. The project included diverting heating and communications networks, installing a new connection to the Matthew Arnold Building, and laying over 460m of district heating pipework.
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