Telecommunication

CEG was the lead mechanical and electrical design consultant for the major expansion of the existing Ontario MTSO. This project will increase the existing 20,000 square floor space by approximately 12,000 square feet and will replace all of the major electrical and mechanical systems. Design was completed in 2006 in compliance with the Design Review Process and Standards, including the rigorous RFP Process, of the client, a major telecommunications carrier. Temporary provisions were included in the design to allow existing systems to remain operational during construction. A summary of main design elements include:

• Upgrade existing utility system and main service entrance
• Installation of three (3) 1500kW generators in sound attenuated weather proof enclosures
• Installation of three (3) diverse electrical distribution systems to power critical equipment
• Grounding, security, lighting and general power systems
• Installation of three (3) air cooled chillers
• Installation of new central air handling systems and duct work systems
• New controls systems to integrate all equipment

CEG was the lead engineering consultant for the expansion of the existing Marina Del Ray MSC responsible for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and project management services. All design was performed in accordance with the Design Review Process and per Standards of the client, a major telecommunications carrier. CEG developed the RFP documents and lead the RFP approval process. CEG was responsible for all contractor bidding documents and lead the project bid phase. Specific project elements include:

• New 2500kVA utility and 3000 amp service entrance
• New automatic/manual transfer systems designed in accordance with VZW approved architecture
• 3000 amp main distribution switchboard
• Upgrade/correction of existing interior and exterior grounding systems
• Replacement of HVAC systems
• Expansion of existing facility including specialized requirement for liquefaction zone and methane ares.
• Assisting Tyco with DC Plant layout and configuration

The Keawaula Cable Station is a 13,994 sq.ft. facility located on the west coast of Oahu. The facility is part of a trans-Pacific ring Network used to transmit telecommunications traffic between North America, Asia and Australia. The cable ring and associated facilities are managed by a Major Telecommunications Carrier and owned by a consortium of international telecommunications carriers such as Telstra and AAG. Due to the high volume of traffic carried across this Network, continuity of service is of utmost importance.

The Keawaula AAG project was initiated to provide additional Network equipment space for current and future growth at this facility. The Design and Construction portion of the project involved the replacement of the existing main utility service and switchgear, standby plant and portable generator tap box – essentially doubling the capacity of the electrical system while maintaining the same physical footprint. Mechanical scope items included the addition of a fourth air-cooled chiller and associated pumping, along with air distribution upgrades in the new first floor power and switch equipment rooms. Fire protection work involved modification of the existing pre-action sprinkler and fire detection systems and included the addition of FM200 clean agent fire suppression zones into the facility.