A Message from the Heating Plants Manager
The University of Virginia generates a majority of its steam and hot
water requirements at its Main Heating Plant and North Grounds
Heating Plant. Steam and medium temperature hot water are then
distributed through networks of underground distribution piping to
most facilities in the main campus and the North Grounds precinct.
Central heating and distribution systems have significant economic,
operating, and maintenance advantages over individual building
systems. The University of Virginia has capitalized on these
advantages and continues to maintain and improve their existing
systems.
— Kent Knicely, Heating Plants Manager • Email • (434) 924-3090
Heating Plants
- Heating Plant - High pressure steam (180 PSIG) and medium pressure steam (125 PSIG) distributed via pipe and tunnel systems. MTHW distributed by 3 pumps (1 normally on, with 2 standby) at a nominal 120 PSIG. There are 4 Coal Silos - 80ft high X 30 ft diameter, 950 Ton capacity ea. Buildings Served
- North Grounds Heating Plant - There are two HW generators distributing 250 degree water throughout much of the North Grounds area.Buildings Served
- Massie Rd Heating Plant (Arena) - There are four 12MMBTU input Unilux Bent Water Tube boilers distributing hot water to the John Paul Jones Arena.Buildings Served
