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Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority
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Dedication Ceremony
Estate Richmond Power Plant Facility
Northeastern Section
August 29, 2012
10 a.m.
Master of Ceremonies
Vernon Alexander, Director of Special Projects
Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA)
Music Ambassador Sound System
National Anthem and Virgin Islands March
Chlorine GeneraƟon System MIOX
Invocation
Reverend Gloria Williams
V. I. Christian Ministries
ChrisƟansted Underground
Project Phase I
Introduction of Special Guests
Vernon Alexander
Director of Special Projects
Richmond Standpipe Building Upgrade
Remarks
Hugo V. Hodge, Jr., CPQ, Executive Director (CEO)
Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority
Gerald T. Groner, Esquire, Chairman
Governing Board
Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority
RehabilitaƟon of the
Richmond Storage Tank
Please join us for refreshments immediately after the program
Richmond 69/25kV SubstaƟon Upgrade
Richmond 69/25kV Substation Upgrade
The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is
a public power utility with its core purpose to
enhance the economic development and the quality
of life for people living in the U. S. Virgin Islands
and surrounding area. The Authority is an autonomous governmental instrumentality of the Virgin
Islands Government tasked with the generation/
production and distribution of electrical power and
potable water to the territory’s residents. WAPA
operates electric generation and water desalination
units to supply utility services to St. Croix, St. John
and St. Thomas. Electric service is provided to St.
John, and Water and Hassel Islands, by submarine
cables. Rates for electric, potable water and street
light services are regulated by the Public Services
Commission.
Belgrave D. Stedman, Electrical Engineer II, Project Coordinator
System Planning Division
In early 2010, the Authority developed an ambitious 25-year plan to
fully develop the distribution system on St Croix. This plan entailed an upgrade
to the Richmond Substation which would serve as the starting point of a new
69kV transmission line. From Richmond, this transmission line would travel to
Estate Spanish Town and connect into a second proposed substation to be
known as Midland Substation.
The Richmond Substation Project completed on January 7, 2012,
includes a redundant air conditioned concrete switchgear building with underground cable vaults connecting concrete encased duct banks and manholes; an
ABB four breaker(s) ring-bus 69kV GIS switchgear expandable to eight
breakers; an Areva split-bus with nine breaker(s) 25kV arc-resistant switchgear;
two non PCB oil filled 50/40/30 MVA, 69/24.9/13.2 kV three winding Siemens power transformers (T4 and T5); three-way generator manually operated
transfer switches; SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) ready protective relays and meters; an automation system in switchgear building control
room; redundant battery/rectifier systems in the battery room; redundant
station service system (120/208 voltage) with pad-mount transformers; an auto
transfer switch with metering; high voltage cables; two existing transformers (T1
and T3) connected to the new 25 kV switchgear and to an existing 15kV breaker and a half switchgear; connection of two existing generators (Unit 16 and
Unit 20) to the newly upgraded substation; grid system with lighting protection;
fire protection system; security camera system; and relay protection system with
coordination
This project was funded from the 2010 Electric Bonds in the amount
of $12,200,000.
Richmond 69/25kV Substation Upgrade continued...
The benefits of moving to a transmission and distribution system
from just a distribution system include:
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Decreased line loss on the distribution system
Improved system reliability
Enhanced system protection and automation
Enhanced ability for future load expansion
Reduction of fault current at the Richmond Power Plant
Facilitating ease of interconnection by an independent power
producer
Establishing a foundation for a transmission system on St. Croix
With the completion of the Richmond Substation, the Authority has
begun the design planning stage for the proposed new 69/25kV Midland
Substation
Contractor
Dashiell Corporation
Sub-Contractors
PAR Electric ● Taller Lardes ● LLC (Architect & Design)
Aireko (Electrical Contractor) ● Geotechnical Survey
Zenon Construction (Civil Works) ● Quality Electric ● Fortress Electric
Vivot Equipment Corporation
WAPA - Consultants
FX Bonnes Associates, Inc. & Power System International
Christiansted Electrical Underground Phase I
Raymond A. Burton , Electrical Engineer II, Project Coordinator
Acknowledgements
WAPA Engineering Team
Clinton T. Hedrington, Jr. Director
Melton Smith
Allyson Gregory
Raymond A. Burton
Belgrave Stedman
Xavier Acevedo
Stephen Samuel
& Gregory Willocks (deceased)
(technical and managerial support during the
design and execution of this project)
Extended WAPA Team
Bliss Bully & Gina Cintron
FEMA/VITEMA Team
Jacqueline Heyliger
Robert Moorhead
Ethelbert Benjamin
Leonard Gumbs
Mike Foley
MG Renaldo Rivera, Adjutant General
Elton Lewis -Director
Chlorine Generation System (MIOX)
Richmond Standpipe Building Upgrade
Elva Polimis, Mechanical Engineer I/Project Coordinator
Acknowledgements
Water Engineering Team (WET)
Rupert Pelle, Director
Kerwyn Augustin
Clement Hewlett
Hector Mercado
Cara Pascal
Elva Polimis
Elisa St. Rose
&
Idealfonso Encarnacion
(technical and managerial support during the design and
execution of this project)
Entire Water Distribution Operations and Maintenance Staff
(for their patience and understanding while construction
was in progress)
Elisa St. Rose, Civil Engineer II, Project Coordinator
Water Division
The Authority was awarded $300,000 through the Drinking Water
Capital Improvement Grant Program for the installation of a state-of-the-art
mixed-oxidant (MIOX) chlorination generation system. The Chlorine Generation
System was installed in February, 2011 to eliminate the use of calcium
hypochlorite, which is potentially harmful to water plant operators, neighboring
homes, schools, and businesses.
Using a patented innovative technology, the chemistry is safely and
cost-effectively generated on site and on demand, using just salt, water, and power.
Generating fresh disinfectant on site eliminates transportation and storage of
hazardous chemicals, reducing freight and ground traffic, carbon emissions, and
fuel consumption
The MIOX Corporation designed, installed, and commissioned the new
system. The revolutionary self-cleaning VAULT™ on-site generator is the first of
its kind. The mobile unit is designed for high efficiency, low lifecycle cost,
durability, reliability and requires minimum maintenance. During the manufacturing phase, a site was prepared for delivery of the unit. Z and I Builders was
contracted to construct the concrete pad on which the unit sits. WAPA
technicians installed communication conduits, waterlines, and electrical ducts
(under the direction of the System Planning Department).
Technicians from Hudson Construction Company and MIOX
Corporation prepared the preliminary tie-in from the unit to WAPA’s water
supply system while Fortress Electric pulled the electrical cables and prepared the
tie-in to the transformer. William R. Nash assisted with the installation of the air
condition units and with securing the trailer to the concrete pad.
Within the 18 months that the unit has been installed, the Authority has
saved close to $15,000. Instead of purchasing calcium hypochlorite, WAPA now
purchases bags of salt granules in order to make chlorine. The system is safer to
work with, user friendly, and is mostly automated. It is also important to note that
the system is portable. Everything except the oxidant tank is located inside a 40’
trailer. Therefore, the unit can be easily moved to another location, if necessary. Rehabilitation of the Richmond Storage Tank
Rehabilitation of the Richmond Storage Tank
Cara Pascal, Civil Engineer I, Project Coordinator
Cara Pascal, Civil Engineer I/Project Coordinator
Water Division
Acknowledgements
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) was awarded
$1,690,149 through the Drinking Water Capital Improvement Grant Program for
the Rehabilitation of the Richmond Tank. The 10 million gallon (MG) storage tank,
the largest tank on island, was built by Chicago Bridge and Iron Company in 1967.
Ownership and management of this tank along with all other components of the
water distribution system were transferred from the Department of Public Works to
WAPA in 1988.
In 2007, Howle Engineering performed an out-of-service inspection of the
Richmond Tank. It was determined that the tank had experienced extensive
corrosion and was in need of structural repairs. The tank perimeter bottom plates,
tank roof, tank shell plates, and all roof nozzles and man ways were in need of
repair. The storage tank was upgraded by installation of a stairway, wind girder,
valves, labeling, and recoating of the exterior, interior and other attachments to
improve the tank. Tampa Tank, Inc. was contracted to complete the rehabilitation
in 180 calendar days, however, the work was completed a month ahead of schedule
and the newly rehabilitated tank was immediately placed back into service.
This project also included the installation of a Variable Frequency Drive
(VFD) control system in the Estate Richmond pump station and civil work to
improve the storm water drainage around the base of the tank. ICS was contracted
to complete the installation of the controls which was necessary for operating the
Richmond pump station without the use of the 10MG storage tank, a task that has
never been done before. Through the cooperative efforts of the WAPA staff and
ICS, water service was provided for five months without the use of this main
storage tank which accounts for nearly half of the utility’s storage capacity.
Contractors
Instrument & Controls System, Inc. (ICS) • Tampa Tank, Inc.
Water Engineering Team (WET)
Rupert Pelle, Director
Kerwyn Augustin, Clement Hewlett, Hector Mercado, Cara Pascal,
Elva Polimis & Elisa St. Rose
(technical and managerial support)
Entire Water Distribution Operations and Maintenance Staff
especially Cecil Daniel and Keith Greenaway
(their dedication and hard work during the draining of the Richmond Tank and
throughout the course of the project)
Fred Chinea- ICS, Christopher Ferreras, and Clement Hewlett
(going above and beyond during the completion of the VFD Installation
at the Richmond Pump Station)
Kevin Smalls, Ira Bowry, Damian Marius and Sylvester Blake
(management support during the coordination between water production, storage, and
distribution while the tank was out of service)
Special Thanks to
Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Chlorine Generation System (MIOX)
Richmond Standpipe Building Upgrade
Elisa St. Rose, Civil Engineer II, Project Coordinator
Elva Polimis, Mechanical Engineer I, Project Coordinator
Acknowledgements
Water Division
Contractors
Fortress Electric ● Z & I Builders ● William R. Nash VI, Inc.
Parkson/Miox Corporation ● Hudson Construction Company
Tony Edwards, Kevin Hoeschen and Doug Davis
(cooperation throughout the entire project, sharing knowledge, and providing
training to the operation staff)
Water Engineering Team (WET)
Rupert Pelle, Water Director
Kerwyn Augustin, Clement Hewlett, Hector Mercado, Cara Pascal,
Elva Polimis & Elisa St. Rose
(technical and managerial support during the design and execution of this project)
VIWAPA STT Staff
Michael Quetel, Shawn Scotland, Roy Vanterpool
(assistance with the preparation of scope of work )
Information Technology Department
Dalma Simon, Julius Aubain, Vaughn Audain
(For providing the necessary materials and expertise to get the communications in
place from the units to the standpipe)
System Planning Department
Melton Smith, Belgrave Stedman, Xavier Acevedo
(providing the necessary materials and expertise to get all the electrical components
in place for commissioning of the units)
Entire Water Distribution Maintenance and Operations Staff
Keith Greenaway &Cecil Daniel
(For all the preparation work that was done prior to and during the
installation of the MIOX System)
The Richmond Standpipe Building was built in 1968 under the
proprietorship of the Department of Public Works. In 1988, ownership
and management of the Richmond Standpipe Building along with all
the components of the water distribution system were transferred from
the Department of Public Works to the Virgin Islands Water and
Power Authority. The building houses the controls for the Richmond
Standpipe, Richmond Pump Station (which is an integral part of the
distribution system), and office space for operations and maintenance
staffs.
The Richmond Standpipe Building Upgrade was developed to
create additional office space and to house the newly installed
control system of the Richmond Pump Station. The scope included
construction of a 15’ x 15’ room, retiling of the existing interior floor,
painting the interior and exterior of the building, installing new doors,
new windows, energy efficient lighting, and bathroom fixtures.
The scope also included installing two concrete staircases,
constructing kitchen cabinets and plastering the chlorine room. Z and
I Builders was contracted to complete the Richmond Standpipe
Building Upgrade. This project was completed on December 1, 2011
and was funded by WAPA’s internal funds at a cost of $174,345.
Contractor
Z & I Builders
Christiansted Electrical Underground Phase I
Richmond 69/25kV Substation Upgrade
Raymond A. Burton, Electrical Engineer II, Project Coordinator
Belgrave D. Stedman, Electrical Engineer II/Project Coordinator
System Planning
The Christiansted Phase I project is part of the Water and Power
Authority’s larger mitigation concept for its electrical underground system.
This project has created the backbone for future projects in the Christiansted
area to remove the aerial electrical system in town. This project built an
electrical duct bank system from the Richmond Substation to the intersection
of Prince and Fisher Streets.
This project was financed through monies awarded by a Hazard
Mitigation Grant in 2006 to begin the process of removing the aerial electrical
system and transferring it to underground. The project is funded by several
grants from the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Grant (PDM-C) Program
which require a 75/25 percent cost share between the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and the WAPA at a total cost of $3.74 million.
After a lengthy permitting process, two Ground Penetrating Radar
Surveys and an archeological study, construction began on September 1, 2009.
General Engineering Corporation (GEC) was the contractor for the project.
During construction of the project there was an archeologist on site at all times
to ensure that work would stop if any artifacts were uncovered during
construction until investigative historical research could be conducted. No
meaningful artifacts were discovered. With the installation of underground
power lines, WAPA anticipates an improvement in service reliability, quicker
restoration from storms and other natural disasters and improvement in the
aesthetic of Christiansted town.
Construction of Phase I was completed in June of 2010 and the
system has been functioning commendably. Phase II of the Christiansted
Underground project is expected to begin in 2012.
Contractors
General Engineering Corporation (GEC) ● Fortress Electric
Acknowledgements Hugo V. Hodge, Jr.
Clinton T. Hedrington Jr.
Huston Harrigan
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Director of Transmission & Distribution
Manager of Substation Dept. (STX/STT/STJ)
Melton Smith
Manager of Design & Construction (STX)
Belgrave D. Stedman
Project Coordinator/Electrical Engineer II
Raymond A. Burton
Electrical Engineer II
Allyson Gregory
Manager of System Planning (STT/STX/STJ)
Dexter Hypolite
Electrical Engineer I
Xavier Acevedo
Draftsman
Niel Vanterpool
Electrical Engineer III
LeCheea Smith
Electrical Engineer I
Cordell Jacobs
Electrical Engineer II
Kevin Smalls
Ira Bowry
Damian Marius
Sylvester Blake
STX Line Department
STX Water Department
STX Customer Service
STX Revenue Assurance Department
STT Substation department
STX Plant Superintendent
STX Plant Operations Manager
STX Plant Maintenance Manager
Operations Supervisor STX