Office Buildings
Voltage fluctuation caused two terminal boards in an office building phone system to short out.
Total Loss: $52,500.
Failure of the enclosed gear set bearings resulted in breakdown of a 600 hp motor that was used for air conditioning. Three large portable air conditioning rental units were installed to prevent a business interruption loss.
Total Loss: $286,767.
A 125 hp refrigerating system chiller tubes damaged when flow switch failed.
Total Loss: $34,525.
Electrical arcing destroys three main electrical panels and left an office building without power. Temporary measures are taken to restore power to tenants.
Total Loss: $1,597,389
A fire tube steam heating boiler overheats in an office complex, causing damage to the shell, tube sheets, tubes and furnace.
Total Loss: $138,950
An air conditioning centrifugal compressor breaks down in an office building. The compressor's bearings, shaft, impellers, housing, labyrinth seal and vanes are damaged.
Total Loss: $ 96,102
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