Rowan Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
The Rowan Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine marks a historic milestone as the first veterinary school in the State of New Jersey. Completed in Summer 2025, the facility was designed to support advanced education, research, and clinical operations—requiring a robust and reliable electrical infrastructure capable of handling significant nonlinear loads. To meet these demands, the project incorporated 87 variable frequency drives (VFDs), with 59 utilizing ABB Ultra Low Harmonic (ULH) drives for all motors 20 HP and above. Given the high concentration of VFDs throughout the facility, minimizing harmonic distortion was a critical design consideration.
ABB’s ULH VFDs were selected specifically for their ability to dramatically reduce system harmonics at the source, helping maintain power quality and protect sensitive equipment without the need for extensive external filtering. This made them an ideal solution for such a complex, VFD-heavy application. To validate system performance, HCN conducted a comprehensive harmonic analysis, confirming that the electrical system would remain fully compliant with harmonic standards using the selected and installed drives. This proactive analysis ensured confidence in both design and long-term operational reliability.
MIH successfully completed the startup and commissioning of all VFDs, ensuring proper integration, performance, and efficiency across the building systems. The VFDs were purchased and installed by Falasca Mechanical, whose coordination and execution were instrumental in delivering the project on schedule.
Harmonic Analysis: Performed by HC Nye
Startup: MIH
Mechanical Contractor: Falasca Mechanical
