Replacing Pierce Lab Animal Care Air Handling Facility

描述（由申请人提供）： 要求提供资金，对John B的动物设施进行急需的设备翻新。Pierce Laboratory，Inc.目前服务于该区域的HVAC系统可以追溯到1962年，当时建造了最初的动物宿舍。最近的AAALAC检查发现，该系统几乎不足以为动物区提供可接受的环境。此外，没有控制动物房内空气湿度的方法，这也是AAALAC和PACUC检查期间的一个问题。因此，根据工程顾问的建议，我们建议将三（3）个现有HVAC装置更换为一个更大的中央空气处理装置，该装置还将配备一个加湿装置，能够将所有动物饲养室的相对湿度保持在可接受的范围内。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Funds are requested to perform much needed equipment renovations in the animal facilities of the John B. Pierce Laboratory, Inc. The HVAC system currently serving this area dates back to 1962, when the original animal quarters were constructed. Recent AAALAC inspections have noted that this system is barely adequate to provide an acceptable environment for the animal quarters. Additionally, there is no method of controlling the humidity of the air within the animal rooms, and this too has been a source of concern during both AAALAC and PACUC inspections. Thus, upon the recommendation of engineering consultants, we are proposing to replace three (3) existing HVAC units with a single larger centralized air-handling unit, which will also have a humidification unit capable of maintaining RH within acceptable limits in all animal-holding rooms.