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ChallengeNormal wear and tear of the original HVAC systems at the
City of Newport News Juvenile Secure Detention Center had
resulted in failures of both of its compressors. Administrators
sought a cost-effective solution to get its air-cooled RTAC
chiller back on line as quickly as possible to keep the dozens
of office spaces, classrooms and portable on-demand storage
areas comfortable for detainees and staff.
SolutionPer its procurement policies, the City of Newport News
opened the HVAC project up for proposals. Multiple solutions
proposed by different companies were evaluated.
After reviewing the challenges the detention center faced,
the Trane account manager and the City of Newport News
facility manager discussed the option of using the Trane
R’newal™ Service instead of resorting to a complete
compressor replacement. The City of Newport News had used
the R’newal service on another project and was familiar with
the value it offered. After comparing it to other options, the
city determined that R’newal offered the best value.
Restoring original performance
Trane R’newal Service is a comprehensive program that
restores compressors to their original performance. The
program allows customers to extend the life of their
Juvenile Secure Detention CenterTrane R’newal Program restores system performance, lowers costsNewport News, VA
The City of Newport News Juvenile Secure Detention Center was opened in January 2005 to provide a positive experience fordetained youth in a safe and secure environment, while protecting public safety. The state-of-the-art facility utilizes the bestpractices in juvenile justice and features cutting edge technology. The program includes school for approximately 110 juvenilesduring the traditional school year. Evening activities include visitations, religious services, physical recreation, group sessions andcounseling. In alignment with its standard operations, when the center’s compressors failed, administrators implemented bestpractices to get systems back up and running for the comfort of its detainees and staff.
equipment by replacing worn compressor components and
updating the equipment with the latest product
improvements and enhancements.
Trane inspected components of the detention center’s system
including circuit gaskets, O-rings, piping and bearings. The
worn or failed components were replaced or upgraded with
enhanced designs, and modifications were completed to bring
the chiller up to new equipment reliability levels.
The Juvenile Secure Detention Center operates twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week.
October 2011
Ensuring efficient system operation
The Trane R’newal Service Program is backed by a standard
two-year parts and labor warranty and factory-authorized
inspections to help ensure the efficient operation of the
HVAC system. The program’s scheduled maintenance allows
the chiller to be serviced before a problem occurs, such as
refrigerant loss due to leaks or an expensive compressor
failure resulting from worn bearings.
"We chose the Trane R’newal program because it offered a lot
of value at a good price," said Jeff Strickland, Operations
Superintendent, City of Newport News Building Services.
"The factory-authorized warranty and service were icing on
the cake."
ResultsDue to the previous inadequate maintenance schedule on the
equipment, it is estimated that the City of Newport News
Juvenile Secure Detention Center will receive a potential 20
percent savings on the chiller’s future use, as well as
increased energy efficiency and lower overall life-cycle costs.
"The system is running 50 percent more efficiently than the
old unit. It is using less power and running less, but producing
the same, if not better, results," said Strickland. "It’s been
great working with Trane; there have been no hiccups.”
Systems and services• Trane R’newal™ Service Program restored compressors to
original performance
• Standard two-year parts and labor warranty with
factory-authorized inspections helps ensure efficient,
reliable operation
The Trane R’newal Service increases energy efficiency and lowers chiller
life-cycle costs.
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CASE-SLX292-EN October 28, 2011