Engineering, Hydro Design, Hydro Maintenance, Hydroelectric & Hydropower, Oregon, Power Distribution, Power System Design & Analysis USACE – Foster Dam Electrical Reliability Upgrade – Olsson Electric

USACE – Foster Dam Electrical Reliability Upgrade

SCOPE OF WORK

  • The overall scope of work consisted of demolition and replacement of the existing electrical power system.
  • Design, manufacturing, and replacement of the following:
    • 2000A 4160V SP Switchgear and associated control boards, comeplete with relays, meters, and controls
    • Double-ended 48V switchgear
    • (2) Dry-type 500 kVA substation transformers
    • High-resistance grounding system
    • (3) Motor control centers
    • (3) 480V panelboards
    • Preferred AC and DC system
    • 175kW diesel engine-generator, fuel tank, and automatic transfer switches. This included modifications to the spillway structure to allow for new installation
  • Replacement of existing cable tray and conduit systems, power, and control wiring.
  • Replacement and design of new SCADA PLC and ER Cabinets
  • Upgrade and replace existing powerhouse ventilation system
  • Engineering support as well as in-house controls integration for 4160V and double-ended switchgear.

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