Fan noise from the heat and power plant

April 29, 2019

University Relations

The UAF Combined Heat and Power Project is in the final stages of commissioning. In order to commission and test the plant it must be operated at full load, which requires the use of load banks. They will be used until the end of May.

The load banks are currently located on the south side of Tanana Loop, opposite the Lola Tilly Commons, in a parking lot by the Energy Technology Facility. The cooling fans in the load banks produce noise that is noticeable from that portion of campus and are loud in the vicinity of the walkway near the load banks.

The noise levels have been measured and are not at levels generally believed to cause damage to hearing over the short time that a passerby would be in the area. The noise level can be annoying however, and we recommend avoiding the walkway adjacent to the load banks if possible.

We appreciate your understanding regarding this annoyance while we complete this important project. For more information call Jenny Campbell at 474-5598 or Mike Ruckhaus at 474-5797.