Aircraft hangar has special heating needs for deicing and humidity control

Location: Wheeling, Illinois 
Services: Mechanical and electrical
Category: Industrial/warehouse
Area: 36,900 sq. ft.
Software: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, HAP 5.11

An aircraft hangar project for the Hawthorne Global Aviation hangar in Wheeling had special deicing and exhaust requirements for 3S MEP + Structural to consider.

A distinct deicing system with radiant floor heating was designed to maintain a moderate temperature and humidity for the hangar area. One special challenge was to calculate the time required to melt ice once the hangar door opened and to remove moisture to prevent aircraft vanes from rusting.

Applicable codes also required that provision be made for emergency hangar exhaust and continuous exhaust systems.

The electrical design included layouts for lighting and the fire alarm system and separate layouts for general and specialized power. The 3S MEP electrical team also created the lighting plan for the site.

With all 3S MEP projects, a primary focus is integrating MEP and structural designs with the construction and architectural partners and the end-users to minimize the need for design adjustments or revisions during the construction process. Design teams from 3S MEP actively engage with all stakeholders to identify potential conflicts and optimize overall system layout. Our teams are exceptionally proficient at harmonizing essential building elements for successful outcomes.