Environmental Assessment for Decentralization of Central Heat Plant
Abstract
This Environmental Assessment (EA) describes the potential environmental consequences resulting from a proposal to decentralize the heating of various buildings at Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware. This action would involve the demolition of the existing Central Heat Plant (Building 617) with associated aboveground fuel storage tanks and the installation of individual natural gas boilers. The Proposed Action also includes installation of additional natural gas distribution lines. Dover AFB provides heat to numerous facilities within the cantonment area from a dual fuel fired (natural gas and #6 heating oil) central heat plant. As a result of an evaluation of energy saving opportunities at Dover AFB, it was determined an improved method of supplying heat more efficiently and for less energy would be to construct individual gas-fired boilers in the approximately 85 buildings within the cantonment area currently served by the Central Heat Plant. Dover AFB proposes to decentralize the supply of steam heat to approximately 85 buildings within the cantonment area from the Central Heat Plant to individual gas-fired boilers in each building. Individual natural gas-fired boilers will be installed in buildings currently served by the Central Heat Plant, new natural gas distribution lines will be installed to serve the boilers, and the existing Central Heat Plant and associated aboveground fuel storage tanks will be demolished using standard industry practices. Under the No Action alternative, the proposed renovation would not occur. The current method of HTHW heat distribution would remain and the dual/ fired system would continue operation and energy savings and efficiencies would not be realized.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA611804
Entities
People
- Adam M. Hasen
- David M. Dischner
- Forrest C. Smith
- Howard B. Rock
- Kathy Kramer
- Lorraine S. Gross