Distribution Centers in TX

Cambridge Space Heaters vs. Make-Up Air
Comparative Case Study

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Cambridge Space Heaters

Operating Costs

Based on 2,490 Heating Degree Days at 65°
$0.018/ft2 Gas cost @ $0.50/therm
$0.026/ft2 Electric cost @ $0.08/Kwh

$0.04/ft2 Total cost

Building Specifications

  • R-2.7 Roof / R-1.5 Walls
  • 604,800 ft2 x 35’ high
  • Located in McKinney, TX

Heating System

  • (8) Cambridge Space Heaters
  • Roof top mounting
  • 16,717 MBH total (28 Btu/ft2)
  • 112,000 CFM total (.185 CFM/ft2)
  • 120 HP total (.2 HP/Kft2 - intermittent)

Make-Up Air

Operating Costs

Based on 2,407 Heating Degree Days at 65°
$0.031/ft2 Gas cost @ $0.50/therm
$0.054/ft2 Electric cost @ $0.08/Kwh

$0.09/ft2 Total cost

Building Specifications

  • R-11 Roof / R-1.5 Walls
  • 425,000 ft2 x 35’ high
  • Located in Dallas, TX

Heating System

  • (6) Draw Thru Make-up Air Heaters
  • Roof top mounting
  • 9,798 MBH total (23 Btu/ft2)
  • 81,900 CFM total (.193 CFM/ft2)
  • 75 HP total (.18 HP/Kft2 - continuous)

Summary

The Cambridge system used 48% less total energy. If the 425,000 ft2 facility had installed a Cambridge system they could have saved approximately $21,000/year operating at $0.04/ft2  vs. $0.09/ft2.