WestmeadHospitalHotWaterUpgrade
In-house engineered overhaul of Westmead's potable and non-potable thermal water plant, commissioned for seamless clinical continuity.
Project Overview
Background & Context
Goldman Plumbing was contracted to NSW Health for the upgrade of the potable and non-potable hot water generation plants at Westmead Hospital, Sydney.
The Engineering Challenge
Designed by Goldman Plumbing's in house Engineers and installed and commissioned by Goldman Plumbing's Technicians, this project is another example of Goldman Plumbing delivering turnkey projects from conception to commissioning.
A challenging aspect of this large scale project was the segmental removal of the existing system from the Level 6 roof top plant room in order to clear space for the new systems installation, whilst maintaining hot water services throughout the complex.
Goldman Plumbing's Engineers designed the layout of the new system to best integrate with the removal of the existing system. Calculations were undertaken to determine the residual within the existing system. This also removed from service to allow space for the phased installation of the new system. Multiple crane lifts were required for the removal of the existing system as well as the placement of the new.
Structured Delivery Approach
The systems consists of:
2 x Arizona 1200kW natural gas hot water generators
10 x Aleabrax GFX 180
Final Handover & Results
1 x 1000L fully insulated Buffer Tank
Reliable Thermal Water for Clinical Operations
NSW Health
Healthcare
Hot water plant design & commissioning
2023
Storage calorifiers and the two natural gas hot water generators in the completed plant room