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Michael D. Haughey, P.E.

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Michael D. Haughey, P.E., LEED AP, Principal

Representative Project Experience - Troubleshooting, Forensics, Investigations

Schreiver Data Center troubleshooting

Peer review and analysis of mechanical design and installation during commissioning.  The system included chilled water with ice thermal storage.  Results of analyses included development of remediation design to increase capacity and reliability of a high-criticality facility.

Palmer Ridge High School

Peer review for new high school.  Systems include ground-coupled heat pumps, energy recovery ventilation, and a variety of measures intended to make this school one of the lowest energy use high schools in the State.

GSA: Araj U.S. Courthouse, Denver, Colorado.

Peer review and commissioning support for new US GSA courthouse facility in Denver, Colorado. Systems included displacement ventilation, high-efficiency lighting/controls, photovoltaics, and district heating and cooling.

David Skaggs Research Center, Boulder, Colorado

Chilled water systems analysis and concept designs for improvement and remediation; hydronic economizer (flat plate) system design

Confidential Client, Denver, Colorado

Investigation and troubleshooting was performed for a confidential client in the City of Denver.  Existing heating systems were experiencing equipment shut-down problems in multiple buildings with similar systems.  The cause was found to be improper venting, damaged attic vents, and control problems related to tempering valve selection.

Confidential Client, Denver, Colorado

Investigation project for a confidential client looked into uneven heating and cooling.  The cause was found to be related to building pressurization problems and inadequate return air paths.

Great West Life; Tower II Balancing Consultation; Englewood, Colorado

Project Manager and Project HVAC Engineer for system troubleshooting consultation. Evaluation of apparent stack effect problems and HVAC system imbalances. During the project, discovered numerous contributing problems including substantial ductwork and plenum leakage and damper control problems.

Lincoln Center; Stack Effect Study; Denver, Colorado

Project Manager and Project Engineer for HVAC system evaluation. During the evaluation, discovered numerous related problems including fan tracking control problems and apparent stack effect problems due to modifications made to counteract freeze-up problems.