Category Archives: Chiller

Updated: 9/1/23-TBD:  Emergency Shutdown of Chiller in Kerr Administration Building

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Update – The contractor has provided an update that repairs to the chiller should be completed in 4 to 5 weeks

Emergency Shutdown Notice – The Kerr Administration Building chiller was damaged due to the power outage that occurred on 8/31. This will affect cooling for the entire building. Facilities Services is currently working to source replacement parts. A restoral date is unknown at this time, but updates will be sent out when they are available.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Facilities Services  at 541-737-2969.

8/21-8/22/23: Chilled Shutdown Richardson Hall

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The Richardson Hall chiller and chilled water system will be shut down Monday August 21, 5:00 am – Tuesday August 22, 2023 9:00 am for time sensitive repairs to keep the system operational for the duration of the cooling season. Building occupants will notice warmer than normal air temperatures during this time. This will not affect temperatures in the server rooms.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Sean Olsen at 541-737-2969.

7/18/23-TBD:  Emergency Shutdown of Chiller in Crop Science Building

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Emergency Shutdown Notice – The Crop Science Building chiller will be shut down immediately for emergency repairs. This will affect cooling building wide. A restoral date is unknown at this time due to parts availability.  An additional notice will be sent out when services have been restored.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Facilities Services  at 541-737-2969.

10/26/2021: Owen Hall primary chiller shutdown

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As part of the Owen Hall chiller replacement, the chiller manufacturer will be installing additional equipment that will require the chiller to be shutdown. This will only impact comfort cooling. The secondary chiller will continue to support the labs. The primary chiller shutdown is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193

Owen Hall area map

10/25-10/29/2021: North campus chilled water loop work

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As part of the North District Utility Plant (NDUP) and Cordley Hall Renewal projects, crews will be performing additional chiller start up procedures on three new chillers within the NDUP. Functional testing will again include integration with the existing chilled water loop beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 25 through 5 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021. Ag Life Sciences, Nash Hall, Cordley Hall, Wilkinson Hall and the Burt Complex could see chilled water flow and temperature fluctuations as a result of the testing procedures.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193 or Project Manager Dustin Sievers at 541-760-6240.

North District Utility Plant area map

Update-9/23/21: Emergency Shutdown: Kerr Administration Bldg. Chiller

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Update: Friday September 24, 2021 temperatures are expected to climb into the mid 80’s. Due to shipping delays, Facilities has been unable to obtain the parts necessary to make the final repairs.  Therefore, at this time we will not be able to hold comfortable temperatures in the building.  Please plan accordingly.

This shutdown will not affect the server room.

Please forward this notice to anyone who would benefit from this information.

9/21/21- Due to a failed chiller component, the Kerr Administration Bldg. will be without cooling for the next several days while replacement parts are on order. This may cause higher than normal temperature levels building-wide. An additional notice will be sent out when repairs are complete and cooling is restored. This shutdown will not affect the server room.

For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.