Description
The electrification of the Peter Doherty Institute (PDI) represents a high-stakes engineering challenge within a high-containment research environment. We provided the full design and documentation for the decommissioning of central gas-fired domestic hot water (DHW) plant, replacing it with a sophisticated, decentralized electric heat pump network. Our Mechanical and Hydraulic teams worked in tandem to integrate these new systems within existing plant footprints, ensuring that the laboratories could function without interruption.
To support the increased load of the heat pump technology, our Electrical engineers designed comprehensive power upgrades, including localized distribution board modifications and enhanced energy monitoring. This project was governed by rigorous Sustainable Design principles, ensuring that the new infrastructure not only reduces the facility’s carbon footprint but also optimizes long-term operational efficiency. By resolving complex integration hurdles within a live, sensitive research site, we have delivered a robust technical framework that aligns with the client’s broader 2026 decarbonisation strategy.
This project exemplifies our capability to deliver multidisciplinary energy transitions for the most demanding institutional assets.
Services Offered
- Mechanical design
- Electrical design
- Hydraulics design
- BIM