Project: High School Changes Out Main Transformer and Electrical Feed
Solution: Only support areas and mechanicals that need power.
School districts are always faced with the never ending ritual of maintenance. This particular district was faced with the challenge of updating and changing out a large high school's main transformer and electrical feed. Due to the large feed (over 2 megawatts), the electrical contractor was nervous about working around a "live" system and requested the school shut down all electricity to the building during the renovation (approx. 2 weeks). Unfortunately, this was not an option for the district because mold and humidity were major concerns. They did not want the building to sit in an unconditioned state during the project. Another concern was the summer administration staff and other functions that were taking place at the facility.
The district called CRS to create a solution. The district was considering possibly using multiple air conditioners with generators to keep the building cool. The only problem would then be the summer staff and other building functions. After reviewing the project, CRS offered two solutions: 1) Use one large 2 megawatt generator to power the facility or 2) design a system using smaller generators to power multiple mechanical rooms, chillers and lighting for areas of the facility being utilized. Under the fist scenario, the electrical contractor was still concerned for the safety of the crew while working around the large 2 megawatt system. The second solution fit the districts need to save money and keep the safety of the electrical contractor's crew. A win-win solution for everyone.
Temporary Equipment
- One 800 kW Generator
- One 350 kW Generator
- One 230 kW Generator
- Two 60 kW Generators
- One 30 kW Generator
- One 2,000 Gallon Fuel Tank
- Three 500 Gallon Fuel Tanks
- Three 1,200 amp Electrical Distribution Panel
- One 100 amp Elec. Dist. Panel Trailer
- 7,000 ft. of Power Cable
