Location: United States

Segment: Hydroelectric

Problem: Electrical gear obsolete and in poor condition

Solution: Upgrade and rehabilitate the electrical distribution system

Results: Equipment upgrade, two substations and utility coordination

Project Overview

The generation facility consists of eight turbine generators that generate at 4160V.Eaton was selected to provide a new electrical infrastructure for the plant which had not been in operation for 14 years.

Project Highlights

• Design-build project

• Relay protection package

• 4.16-13.8kV substation

• Utility interconnection substation 4.2 miles from plant

• New arc resistant switchgear

• New AC station service system

• DC system and battery

• High resistance grounding

• Revenue metering

• All new cabling and bus work

• Generator step up transformer

• Two MCC’s

• Fire detection system

• Security system

• All new lighting for two powerhouses and outdoor substations

• Short circuit and load flow studies

• Arc flash analysis

• Test and commission all systems

• Provide operator and maintenance training

• Drawing package and O&M manuals