Gilead Pharmaceutical Retrofit
Gilead's Innovative HVAC Retrofit for Edmonton Facility
Discover how Gilead transformed its Edmonton facility with HVAC systems to meet stringent pharmaceutical standards and enhance production efficiency.
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Project Overview
Gilead, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, needed to retrofit an Edmonton facility to support a new production line. The project required specialized HVAC systems that could meet strict pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, including contamination control, explosion-proof exhaust, and high-pressure airflow. Retrofitting within an existing structure added layers of complexity, as systems had to be designed for modular shipment, assembly, and seamless integration into a constrained building footprint.
Challenges
- Navigating retrofit limitations within an existing facility layout.
- Ensuring compliance with strict pharmaceutical safety and contamination control requirements.
- Delivering high-pressure systems capable of maintaining airtight integrity.
Solutions
- Designed a dual air tunnel system with large service vestibules for easy access and maintenance.
- Integrated explosion-proof exhaust sections supported by roof-mounted plume fans.
- Mounted condensing units directly on the roof with access via service ladders.
- Shipped in nine pre-assembled sections for efficient on-site installation.
- Delivered systems capable of 9” w.g. pressure with <0.5% leakage.
