Macdill Air Force Base
Project Info
Clients:
U.S. Air Force
Services:
Retrofit
Category:
Government
Project:
Carrier Chiller Installation
Location:
Tampa, Florida
Client Overview
MacDill Air Force Base is a critical military installation located just south of Tampa, Florida. As home to the U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, uninterrupted operations are essential, including at support facilities like the Child Development Center serving military families.
Scope of Work
Scope: 70-Ton Carrier Chiller Replacement
Completion Time: < 24 Hours
Challenges: Security clearance, zero operational downtime, delayed equipment delivery
Thermal Concepts was tasked with replacing a failing chiller serving the Child Development Center – a project requiring absolute minimal disruption to childcare operations and strict adherence to base security protocols.
Our Solution
- Installed a temporary chiller after-hours, immediately after the final child pickup
- Completed installation of a new 70-ton Carrier air-cooled chiller the next morning
- Used R-32 refrigerant, delivering a 10% energy efficiency improvement
- Upgraded piping insulation for long-term performance
- Achieved factory startup and full verification within 24 hours
Results & Benefits
Mission Success
This project demonstrates Thermal Concepts’ expertise in delivering high-stakes, fast-turnaround mechanical solutions under pressure. Our sponsor authority, planning precision, and deep experience working on secure government sites made this rapid transformation possible, all without disrupting base operations.