MECHANICAL DISTRIBUTION
Mechanical Distribution maintains all of the University's steam, chilled water and domestic water piping. In addition to these systems, Mechanical Distribution is responsible for over 100,000 feet of storm and sanitary sewer.
The Main Campus steam system operates at 155 psi and 20 psi. The Oakdale Heating Plant delivers steam at 125 psi. All three systems contain over 90,000 feet of pipe ranging in size from 2 to 24-inches. Most of the steam pipes on the Main Campus are in the steam tunnels. Mechanical Distribution maintains nearly six miles of tunnels.
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
Electrical Distribution maintains most of the high voltage equipment on campus. This system includes 250 vaults, 20 miles of underground ducts and 66 miles of cable.
