Life Sciences
Project Engineer for the installation of a generator at this 150,000 SF pharmaceutical lab space. This project included: 1000kW diesel generator. Retro-fit of existing switchgear in order to accept electrically-operated breakers. Design of PLC to control generator and electrically-operated circuit breakers for utility/generator.
Project Engineer for electric distribution for new pharmaceutical lab and GMP facility. This project included: 15kV electric service. 2500kVA pad-mounted transformer. 4000A, 480V low-voltage switchgear. 1000kVA unit substation for 208V loads. New electrical distribution to GMP loads Coordination, short-circuit, and arc flash study for facility
Project Engineer for power system study at this vaccine manufacturing facility. This project included: Site-wide harmonic analysis for (32) 12.47kV-480V substations and main 80MVA; 69-12.47kV substation.
Retrofit of existing Main-tie-main switchgear/unit substation. Main-generator-tie-generator-main switchgear/unit substation with auto-transfer system, and closed-transition generator synchronizing, paralleling, and load control system.. 480V distribution in building, including five 25000 SF (4° C) cold rooms, which store the majority of the site’s product. Component testing, integrated testing, commissioning services.
Main-generator-tie-generator-main switchgear/unit substation with auto-transfer system, and closed-transition generator synchronizing, paralleling, and load control system. 1000kW diesel generator. 480V distribution to all critical site utility systems (clean steam, water-for-injection (WFI) etc.). Water treatment plant for WFI Component testing, integrated testing, commissioning services.
Owner’s Representative and Site Electrical Engineer for several projects at GSK Biological’s North American Hub for the filling, packaging, and warehousing of vaccines. Main Substation Project Included: Two incoming 69kV services from PP&L (electric utility) Five 138kV gang-operated air break switches Outdoor open-bus 69kV substation designed for future 138kV operation Two 138kV SF6-insulated circuit breakers Two 26/32/40 MVA, 69-12.47kV power transformers with load-tap changers 12.47kV double-ended arc-resistant switchgear lineup (20 sections) with closed-transition auto-transfer system New site distribution to over 20 buildings Equipment procurement, commissioning services, standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance procedures, and end-user training
Project Engineer for feasibility study for new main substation to support pharmaceutical campus expansion. This project included: 69kV-12.47kV substation layout Two 43MVA transformers with load-tap changers. Double-ended 15kV switchgear in PDC. 12.47kV site distribution feeding over 20 buildings. Future 5MW co-generation plant. Options for indoor 138kV Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and outdoor 138kV with ring bus configuration.