PROJECT WIRE HOME

> Metropolitan goes GREEN with Energy Independent Facility
> Above Grade Solutions eliminate confined space procedures
> Green pump system reduces energy costs
> Columbia College upgrades domestic water systems
> Famous Chicago Building puts pressure on Green Initiative
> New Metropolitan Primer Pump Goes Ape for Local Zoo
> Housed Systems give a boost to City Infrastructure
> Metropolitan adds Viessmann to Product Catalog
> Company Profile: Who is Metropolitan?
> Concrete buildings provide security, flexibility
> Leave your home high and dry this rainy season
> Metro provides “All Access” with introduction of new product
> Chicago Faucet company puts products to test
> Pump solutions aid Military Training

> Pump station aids green project
> Large pump station moves water in Plainfield
> Metropolitan gives large skyscraper a boost
> Walk-in sewage valve vaults puts city on feet again
> Titan boosts delivery times while putting pressure  costs

Metropolitan to give new skyscraper a boost

   Metropolitan Industries has a knack for being involved in virtually every large-scale construction project that takes place in downtown Chicago. Therefore, when the City of Chicago announced the construction of Chicago’s second tallest building, it was no surprise that Metropolitan’s Chicago Sales Department would be involved in supplying the pumping equipment.
   The much-anticipated Trump Tower Chicago is currently under construction named after prominent real estate developer Donald Trump. Slated for completion in 2007, it will be the second tallest building in Chicago and second tallest building in the United States (unless the Freedom Tower in New York is completed by then). The building will be 415 meters (1,362 feet) tall and contain 92 floors for various uses when completed. The tower rests on the former site of the Chicago Sun-Times building. Trump Tower will break the 37-year-old world record held by the John Hancock Center for the world’s highest residence having condominiums on the 89th floor.
   The Fabrication and Manufacturing Departments are currently hard at work constructing a massive combination break tank/water pressure booster system for Trump Tower. When completed, it will be the largest-ever break tank system manufactured at Metropolitan. It utilizes four 150-HP variable speed multi-stage horizontal turbine pumps that will generate up to 1900 GPM at 350 PSI. It measures 11’ 6’’ wide by 20’ long and 19’ 6’’ tall. Two huge stainless steel tanks measuring one-story tall will sit atop the frame. Due to the height of the tanks, installation will take place at the job site as a crane lowers each of the two tanks on top of the system’s frame.
   Later, a second combination break tank/water pressure booster system will be constructed that very well may be the second-ever largest break tank system ever constructed at Metropolitan. This triplex system will utilize 75HP variable speed multi-stage horizontal turbine pumps capable of 990 GPM at 260 PSI. Other work yet to be completed will consist of a duplex variable speed subsoil drainage pump system, (3) duplex variable speed hot water return pump systems, and installation of 66 hydraulically controlled pressure regulating valves.
   The delivery of the first break tank/water pressure booster system is set to take place on December 7. The entire job should be completed by the end of 2006 or beginning of 2007.