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MARCH 23, 2012
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RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Davey, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprentice, saws through a chill water line Monday at Langley Air Force Base.The outer water lines are also replaced, expanding the service life of the new chiller.
By Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
BELOW: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy II, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning craftsman, Airman 1st Class William Davey, 633rd CES HVAC apprentice, troubleshoot a chiller Monday at Langley Air Force Base. Troubleshooting allows HVAC Airmen to properly identify a problem within a system without disassembling it. Photos by Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi
With spring flowers in bloom and with summer approaching, the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning shop is gearing up for its busiest months of the year. When temperatures reach 75 degrees or higher for five consecutive days, the engineers will switch from heat to air conditioning base-wide at Langley Air Force Base. While the switch has not occurred yet, the HVAC shop is already making improvements for a cool and comfortable summer. By June 1, 19 new chillers will be installed with new routine maintenance procedures and new equipment base-wide. The new chillers are energy efficient, with smaller operation costs and a longer service life. The upgrades will decrease daily work orders due to inefficient equipment, but HVAC Airmen will still be responsible for maintaining the systems. “We make the mission happen,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy II, 633rd CES HVAC craftsman. “Without the proper temperatures, equipment fails and employees lose motivation.” The HVAC shop is a 24-hour, 7-day-aweek operation, with emergency maintenance on call during after-duty hours, weekends and holidays. “There is no over-time – we stay behind to make sure things get back on
“We make the mission happen. Without the proper temperatures, equipment fails and employees lose motivation.” — Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy II 633rd CES HVAC craftsman
track.” said Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Thomas, 633rd CES HVAC craftsman. “Working HVAC is a lot of responsibility but it's worth it when our customers are happy and thank us for our hard work.” In summer 2011, the shop completed more than 1,500 HVAC work orders. At times, two-person teams were required to complete up to 10 jobs in one day during the those months. “I'm still completing my Career Development Course, but so far I really enjoy my job,” said Airman 1st Class William Davey, 633rd CES HVAC apprentice. “I like knowing that I was able to fix a problem for someone.” Having issues with heating, ventilation or air conditioning? Submit an HVAC work order through the 633rd CES customer service office at DSN 5745342 or commercial 764-5342. Work orders can also be submitted by e-mail to 633CES/CEOSC@langley.af.mil.
Having issues with Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning? Submit an HVAC work order through the 633rd CES customer service office at DSN 574-5342 or commercial 764-5342. Work orders can also be submitted by e-mail to 633CES/CEOSC@langley.af.mil.