Bonneville Dam Station Service Improvements

May 18, 2018

Overview

In October of 2011, Olsson Industrial Electric completed a prime contract to upgrade the Station Service electrical systems at the Bonneville Lock and Dam. Improvements included: the replacement of three double ended 480 V substations, associated medium voltage cabling, integration with GFE transformer and controls, high resistance ground systems, and panel boards. Additionally, this project included the application of temporary power sources to ensure continued power plant operations during all construction and commissioning phases.

Scope

Removed existing 480 V switchgear lineups
Designed, supplied and installed new 480 V switchgear lineups
Installed transformers and addition of air terminal chambers for double ended substations
Analyzed, designed and installed surge capacitators
Replaced 13.8 kV feeders
Installed and integrated remote operating panels
Installed and programmed digital protective device relays and automatic transfer controls
Supplied remote racking devices and training on new switchgear

Highlights

Zero safety incidents while working in an energized power production facility
“Outstanding” performance rating from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: Cascade Locks, Oregon
	Timeline: October 2011 – March 2013
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $4,600,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Design
	Hydro Maintenance

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Oregon

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Seneca Sawmill Dimension Kilns Electric Installation

March 1, 2018

Overview

In May of 2015, Olsson Industrial Electric initiated a mill expansion project for Seneca Sawmill in Eugene, Oregon. The expansion included multiple additions and upgrades. New dimension kilns were one of the expansion’s projects. OS Engineering provided controls integration and electrical design oversight. Olsson Construction Crews furnished and installed conduit, wiring and miscellaneous electrical hardware required for full operation of the new kilns.

Scope

Furnished and installed conduit and cabling to support the new kilns
Provided detailed one-line drawings, submittal reviews and as-built documentation
Installed owner furnished PDCs for the new dimension kiln boilers, planer mill, and compressor/sorter/stacker

Highlights

Zero safety incidents

	Client: Seneca Sawmill Company
	Location: Eugene, Oregon
	Timeline: 2015 – 2016
	Division: Construction & Engineering
	Value: $292,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Plant Automation
	Power System Design & Analysis

Industry Served:

	Timber & Forest Products

Area Served:

	Oregon

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ATI Cast Products Intermediate Robot and Conveyor System Project

March 1, 2018

Overview

In January of 2015, Olsson Industrial Electric served as general contractor for the Intermediate Robot and Conveyor project installed at ATI Cast Products/Pacific Cast Technologies in Albany, Oregon. Olsson’s Engineering personnel provided several services to facilitate the project. This included overall project management and coordination of 5 subcontractors to design and deliver subsystems (robot, conveyor, structural support for conveyor, and building modification) for installation at the ATI site. Olsson also provided electrical engineering design, panel build, electrical install, and software development for project.

Scope

Provided overall design concept to increase investment casting line productivity
Designed storage and transfer conveyor to move parts from one cell to another. Use of an intermediate robot to move parts through a production process
Conveyor provided multiple hook storage locations for part transfer and drying from one cell to another
Designed and built drying tunnel (forest of 200+ fans) around conveyor to provide drying airflow on each part in storage

Highlights

Zero safety incidents while working in an active casting facility
Completed project on time and met production goals

	Client: ATI Cast Products
	Location: Albany, Oregon
	Timeline: January 2015 – October 2015
	Divisions: Controls & Engineering
	Value: $3,155,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Power Distribution
	Power System Design & Analysis

Industry Served:

	Metal & Recycling

Area Served:

	Oregon

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Bonneville Lock and Dam Digital Governor Installation

March 1, 2018

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric completed a project to replace several existing Woodward governors at the Bonneville Lock and Dam, Powerhouse II. Olsson removed the existing mechanical governors and associated controls. New conduit and cabling was installed to support the replacement digital governors in main units 11-18 and fish units F1 and F2. In addition, Olsson repaired and refurbished several distributing valves, designed and fabricated transducer mounting brackets and performed asbestos abatement.

Scope

Removed existing Woodward governors and controls (Units 11-18, F1 and F2)
Installed new conduit and cabling to support digital governors and controls
Installed new Government furnished governor controls
Disassembled and refurbished or repaired distributing valves
Designed and fabricated transducer mounting brackets
Designed and installed supporting bracket assemblies for Government furnished equipment
Performed asbestos abatement

Highlights

Zero safety incidents

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: Cascade Locks, Oregon
	Timeline: January 2013 – September 2014
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $2,300,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Design

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Oregon

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Detroit and Big Cliffs Dam Reliability Upgrades

March 1, 2018

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric completed a project to upgrade integral electrical components at the respective powerhouses for Detroit and Big Cliff Dams. Olsson replaced vintage 13.8 kV gallery switchgear in both powerhouses. The Detroit Dam switchgear was previously destroyed in a fire, lowering the dam’s output potential. This project restored Detroit Dam to full potential and provided much needed reliability upgrades to the respective dams.

Scope

Replaced 15 kV switchgear
Replaced 15 kV non-segregated bus
Replaced 15 kV isolated phase bus
Replaced DC panel boards
Replaced MCCs and CLRs
Designed and installed emergency backup generators (diesel)
Control board upgrades
Transformer replacements

Highlights

Zero safety incidents with more than 36,000 hours of on-site work
“Above Average” performance rating from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: Marion County, Oregon
	Timeline: September 2007 – December 2011
	Divisions: Controls & Engineering
	Value: $11,300,000

Category:

	Hydro Maintenance

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Oregon

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Ice Harbor Lock and Dam Digital Governor Upgrade

March 1, 2018

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric completed a digital governor upgrade at the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam. Olsson removed the existing governors and associated controls. New conduit and cabling was installed to support the replacement digital governors in main units 1-3. In addition, Olsson repaired several blade and gate distributing valves and provided gate distributing valve plungers, bushings, stems and pilot pistons.

Scope

Removed existing governor controls
Installed new governor controls and accessories
Disassembled, cleaned, inspected and re-assembled distributing valves
Furnished gate and blade distributing valve plungers, bushings, stems and pilot pistons
Furnished a governor maintenance tool
Repaired blade and gate distributing valves

Highlights

Zero safety incidents

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: Burbank, Washington
	Timeline: August 2014 – March 2015
	Divisions: Controls & Engineering
	Value: $800,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Design
	Power System Design & Analysis
	Automation System Analysis

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Washington

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The John Day North Fish Ladder AWS Pump Replacement

March 1, 2018

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric was awarded a best value Design-Build contract by the Northwest Region, Portland District Army Corps of Engineers, to provide field removal of the existing AWS Pumps, installation of upgraded AWS Pump Systems, installation and fabrication of a new Power Distribution System and incidental related work at the John Day Dam, North Fish Ladder.

Scope

Designed and constructed MV and LV power distribution systems
Installed two parallel 13.8 kV feeders, two 3000 kVA transformers, and six 450 HP VFD and motors with integrated PLC control systems
Meticulous specification of engineered equipment to satisfy challenging operating environment
Thorough factory acceptance testing of all components, including a ¼ scale pump design, motors and power distribution center
Designed, fabricated and tested the Power Distribution Center off-site
Provided project management services, including 6 engineering firms, 4 subcontractors and 6 suppliers

Highlights

Zero safety incidents

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: John Day Dam, Washington
	Timeline: August 2009 – June 2013
	Divisions: Controls & Engineering
	Value: $13,700,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Design
	Hydro Maintenance
	Power Distribution

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Washington

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McNary Lock & Dam Station Service Improvements

March 1, 2018

Overview

In May of 2014, Olsson Industrial Electric was awarded a prime contract to modernize the station service electrical distribution system at the McNary Lock and Dam – a four year effort to replace nearly all of the existing 4160 V Station Service equipment. Construction began with two iso-phase bus taps feeding new 15 kV switchgear assemblies for redundant distribution to new 480 V substations. Twenty-eight 4160 V governor oil pumps will be rewound to 480 V for compatibility with the new station service distribution.

Ultimately, the modernization will convert the entire powerhouse to a redundant 480 V system. With the majority of new equipment installed in green field locations, the new system can be commissioned and energized in advance to minimize outages and disruptions to the plant. OS Engineering and Olsson Controls will provide significant support throughout the project making this a complete team effort.

Scope

Remove nearly all existing 4160 V components
Install seven 15 kV and five 480 V switchgear lineups
Install 12 high resistance grounds and two 15 kV CLRs
Install two 4.16/13.8 kV 5MVA transformers, ten 13.8 kV/480 V transformers, one 13.8 V/12.47 kV 750 kA PSJ transformer, a 13.8 kV/480 V 1000 kVA transformer, two 13.8 kV/480 V 500 kVA transformers and two 480 V/208Y-120 V 225 kVA transformers
Install thirteen 480 V AC MCCs
Install 7 main unit switchboards

Highlights

Design and implement temporary power solutions for continuity of powerhouse operations

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: Umatilla, Oregon
	Timeline: May 2014 – Current
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $35,000,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Design
	Hydro Maintenance
	Power Distribution

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Oregon

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The Dalles Dam Station Service Improvements

January 19, 2016

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric completed a comprehensive modernization of the station service electrical distribution system at The Dalles Dam, a 2100 MW hydroelectric power generation facility, as the prime contractor. Olsson upgraded the existing 1950’s vintage control system, rerouted and installed new power distribution feeders, replaced wire distribution to improve the quality of the cable infrastructure, and connected a secondary power source to create internal redundancy. The electrical upgrades improved turbine control, power generation efficiency, system reliability and serviceability.

Scope

Replaced 4160 V station service protective relaying and breaker controls
Installed 2 new 5000 kVa station service transformers
Replaced 13.8 kV CLR & vacuum switchgear at main unit Isolated Phase Bus (IBP)
Retrofitted five 480 V station service substations and MCC sections
Installed 5 new 500 kVA transformers, switchgear sections, and 4160 V switchgear
Retrofitted all existing 4160 V switchgear sections
Designed, installed and tested redundant DC and preferred AC systems

Highlights

Zero safety incidents while working in a hydroelectric generation power production facility
“Outstanding” performance rating from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

	Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Location: Klickitat County, Washington
	Timeline: September 2008 – December 2013
	Divisions: Construction, Controls & Engineering
	Value: $26,000,000

Category:

	Heavy Industrial Electrical Construction
	Hydro Design
	Hydro Maintenance
	Power Distribution

Industry Served:

	Hydroelectric & Hydropower

Area Served:

	Oregon

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Seneca Sawmill Capital Upgrade

January 19, 2016

Overview

Olsson Industrial Electric was selected to expand and upgrade the power distribution system at the Seneca Sawmill facility located in Eugene, OR – a $3M project. Designed and built by Olsson, the power distribution expansion includes: the relocation and installation of new 12.47 kV overhead to cable risers; new medium voltage circuits in ductbanks for existing vacuum fault interrupters and a new 15 kV, 6-way padmount switch; installation of seven substation transformers rated 1000 kVA to 2000 kVA; installation of new 15 kV pad-mounted switchgear; and extensive 480 V switchgear and switchboard installation.

One phase of the construction included the installation of a 2000/2300 kVA, Class I, 3-Phase, oil-immersed transformer. The transformer was tied into the existing system with the primary connected to 15 kV switchgear and the 480 V secondary feeding a new compressor/sorter/stacker line via switchgear. The transformer was installed in an active sawmill without any safety incidents or unintended process interruptions.