[Tang-residents] Heating System for High Rise

[Michael Collins]

Hello

 

I have received several emails stating the heat in the building is too high
and some of rooms on the higher floors are uncomfortable.

 

I have contacted Facilities and asked them to turn the heat down to
automatic mode.

 

 Just to explain this a bit better so you can understand how this type of
system works.

 

The major part of the problem is the time of year. This is considered the
transition time because the days may be beautiful at 60 degrees but the
evening drops below 50 degrees which is when the heat is required. It does
take a high rise like Tang with no individual thermostats to monitor each
room at least 2 to 3 days before one could feel relief from the heat.
Unfortunately, energy is wasted by asking to open the windows.

 

The scheduled day for the heat to be turned off is April 15th. However I do
monitor the long term forecast and If I see a good stretch of weather then I
will contacted facilities to turn off the heat.  To actually turn off the
heat in a building like this does require facilities to drain the system
completely because the source of heat is Hot water. To drain the system is
an easy task but if we were to get a cold spell and have them turn the
system back on again it requires much more work and it's possible that
unexpected problem could arise

 

During this transition time I ask for your patience and will be monitoring
the forecast.

 

Thank you

 

Michael Collins

 

Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tang Residence Hall W84-104

Westgate Family Apartments

Housing Department

Office Tele. 617-253-5146

Office Fax   617-253-5094

Link for dorm repairs:

 <http://web.mit.edu/sapweb/PS1/facilities_home.shtml>
http://web.mit.edu/sapweb/PS1/facilities_home.shtml

 

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