Project Description

Metrolink SCRRA Tunnel 26 Electrical Load Assessment

Metrolink SCRRA Tunnel 26 Electrical Load Assessment

Owner: Metrolink
Prime: Balfour Beatty
Sub: Kewo Engineering
Project Duration: 2020-2021

Overview

Overview

Overview

Kewo Engineering is responsible for developing Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings to upgrade the existing electrical system powering seventy-six submersible pumps in Tunnel 26.

Kewo Engineering provided Metrolink with the following services:

  • Coordinate with SCE service planning to obtain existing information on the pole top transformer and request new or upgraded service.
  • Electrical design and simulation based on loads of existing pumps and considering the worst-case scenario of all pumps running simultaneously.
  • Develop a grounding system and install multiple ground rods through the tunnel.
  • Transformer rating voltage upgrade.
  • Develop and deliver electrical design drawings – 60% and 100% Issued for Construction.