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Upgrade/Remodel - Dairy Processing Facility
The Dairy Farmers of America, Winthrop plant contracted with AEM Mechanical Services, Inc. to install heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and ductwork.
The large metal enclosure in the ductwork (pictured below) is a HEPA filter. Defined by the US Centers for Disease Control: a HEPA filter is an air filter that removes more than 99.97% of particles 0.3 micron or larger at a specified flow rate of air.
HEPA filtration is necessary in this project to help prevent mold spores and other contaminants from getting into dairy products that are processed for human consumption.
One particular challenge was the fact that the roof was rather small and approximately 45 feet off the ground. Fitting the equipment into available area as well as getting everything up onto the roof to meet the customers needs was rewarding!