Keeping Energy Costs Down & Air Quality Up Keith Esarey & Steve Vehige - McClure Engineering

Energy consumption has typically been one of the hurdles associated with the operation of an indoor natatorium environment. Various energy effi ciency measures have been employed over the years to save and/or re-use energy. We plan to discuss the various aspects of HVAC design, system concepts, equipment selection and the impact of these choices on energy usage.

Biographical Information:

Before joining McClure Engineering Associates in 1997, Mr. Esarey worked for Monsanto and subsequently Solutia as a mechanical engineer responsible for the design, start-up, and troubleshooting of a number of capital projects ranging from a research pilot plant to large-scale industrial chemical production facilities.

In 2001, Mr. Esarey became a principal with McClure Engineering responsible for projects including the renovation of the McDonnell Planetarium in St. Louis, Missouri; the renovation of the 1890’s Motherhouse for the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the HVAC infrastructure upgrades for a number of other St. Louis facilities.

In addition, Mr. Esarey has been responsible for project management and mechanical design for a number of University and Community Recreation and Fitness Centers including facilities at Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois; Des Peres Community Center, Des Peres, Missouri; the University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri; the City of Arnold Community Center; Berry College Cage Center, Rome Georgia; University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada; Lindenwood University, St. Charles Missouri; Wartburg College, Waverly Iowa, and science facilities for Murray State University, Murray Kentucky, and Ivy Tech, Madison Indiana.

Furthermore, Mr. Esarey is principal for McClure Engineering’s project work at Nestle   Purina PetCare, St. Louis, Missouri. This work includes developing and maintaining campus standards for all mechanical and plumbing utility systems, assembly of laboratory design practices, including fume hood design and maintenance programs, renovations to existing facility and assorted maintenance projects involving upgrades and replacement of existing HVAC systems.

In addition, Mr. Esarey provides design review, constructability, and value engineering services for a number of architectural and construction management clients.