On a week following heat indices above 100 degrees, Michigan State University said a problem with a boiler in its power plant means the temperatures inside many on-campus building might be warmer than normal.
The information comes from a Sunday alert issued by MSU.
It said a boiler problem at the campus power plant will limit the production of cool water produced by steam generated chillers.
Additionally, HVAC units for many campus classrooms and offices will be adjusted to be warmer than normal.
The alert said the following buildings will be impacted:
-Administration
-Anthony, Bessey
-BioChemistry
-BioEngineering
-BioPhysical Science
-Business College (Eppley)
-Chemistry, CIPS
-Clinical Center (A & B wing only)
-Communication Arts & Sciences
-Engineering
-Engineering Research
-Erickson
-Fee
-Food Safety Toxicology
-Food Science
-I.M. Sports-East, International Center
-Kedzie (South)
-Library
-Life Science
-MSU Law College
-Music
-Music Practice
-Natural Resources
-Packaging
-Plant Biology
-Plant Soil Science
-Radiology
-Union Building
-Vet Clinic
-Vet Oncology
-Vet Pegasus
-Wharton Center
-Wells Hall
Director of Utilities Robert Ellerhorst spoke with WKAR Monday.
“So we had to take a boiler unplanned offline yesterday. And it may seem odd, but the steam from this boiler is needed to send to campus for refrigeration and keeping buildings cool.”
But Ellerhorst says they are able to manage the chilling by hand while the boiler is being repaired, so they should be able to keep temperatures in check.
He says things should be back to normal in one week.