
Quantico FBI Academy, #42 Generator Upgrade
Quantico, VA
Location:
Kiewit
GC:
FBI
Owner:
Project consisted of three paralleled existing 1375KW MV CAT Generators and implementing a fourth new 3000KW CAT generator. Modification of the existing ASCO Switchgear PLC's software and installation of a new Master PLC (no longer supported by ASCO) and respective hardware and wiring upgrades, converting/upgrading/synchronizing the new parallel of these four generator systems from analog to digital controls. Also implementing a campus wide load shed system for the CUP including building loads via new pad mount switches and a new 4,000Amp building 4 switchgear feeding four additional buildings. Finally, converting the CUP and entire building loads and mechanical loads into a priority load shed system via new PLC master CUP controller, replacing an existing IFIX server.