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< Back to all projects HARVARD BLACKSTONE – BOILER 11 UPGRADE DESIGN START/COMPLETION: November 2010 – June 2011 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 150,000 lb/hr dual fuel (natural gas and #6 oil), 400 psig steam boiler IN-SERVICE: November 2012 FIRM ROLE: EPC (Engineering, Procure, Construct), Commissioning In 2003, Harvard purchased the Blackstone Station in Cambridge, MA from NSTAR to insure a secure source of steam to serve the future campus expansion. Waldron was retained to provide technical due diligence for the purchase as well as develop a plan for Blackstone that would meet the Campus growth needs into 2020. The installation of Boiler 13 was the first step in the plan. After the successful installation of Boiler 13, the next step was the Boiler 11 upgrade. Waldron was once again brought on as the EPC contractor by Harvard University for the project. The project scope included an upgrade of the fuel delivery and control systems associated with Boiler 11 at Harvard’s Blackstone steam plant in Cambridge, MA. The proposed work involved a 150,000 lbs/hr dual fuel (natural gas and #6 oil), 400 psig steam boiler burner management and combustion control systems complete replacement. These upgrades modernized the fuel train and combustion controls for the industrial boiler which provides part of the Harvard campus steam supply.

< Back to all projects GENERADORA ELECTRICAL DEL NORTE LOCATION: Puerta Barrios, Guatemala SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 5.8 MW Turbo Expander, Super Critical Propane, Cycle Evaporative Cooling DESIGN START: Fall 2012 IN SERVICE: Spring 2013 SCHEDULE: Construction Start Winter 2013, Construction Complete Summer 2013 FIRM ROLE: Engineering, Procurement Generadora Electrical Del Norte (Genor), a Guatemalan independent power producer, owned a 40 MW heavy fuel oil-fired reciprocating engine plant in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. Recognizing the benefits of an improved plant heat rate, Genor under-took an analysis of ways to improve the output and efficiency of the Puerto Barrios facility. A number of options were analyzed to “combine cycle” the plant. The plant selected the Organic Rankine Cycle ORC-AT, as designed by Waldron. Waldron has an exclusive license agreement to design and construct the ORC-AT cycle. The cycle consists of a two-stage heat recovery system producing supercritical propane from exhaust waste heat. Energy in the propane is converted to shaft horsepower in a two-stage turbo expander coupled to a single generator via a common gearbox. Heat from exhausted propane is recuperated against propane prior to recycling to the superheater. Cooling for the cycle is via a bank of evaporative condensers. The plant will produce a net output of 4.0 MW for sale to the grid with the addition of no fuel input.

< Back to all projects UMASS POWER PLANT & DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM STUDY LOCATION: Worcester, MA START: Fall 2018 COMPLETION: Spring 2019 FIRM ROLE: Engineering Consultant Waldron has been working on projects on the UMass Medical School Campus for over 20 years. The goal of this power plant and distribution infrastructure system study was to develop the most effective solution from a life cycle perspective to meet the evolving needs of the campus over the next 20—30 years. The three utilities that were studied included electric, steam and chilled water. As part of this project, Waldron performed an assessment of existing equipment and infrastructure, reviewed the current operating strategy, developed a conceptual upgrade to the campus metering scheme, and reviewed over twenty capital projects for their potential benefits to the system. For each of these capital projects Waldron conceptualized a project approach, calculated the life cycle outcomes for the campus using an 8,760-hr utility model, developed capital cost budgets for each, and also reviewed the level of urgency and environmental impacts of each. The project included hydraulic modeling of the steam and chilled water distribution systems, modeling of the electrical distribution system, and development of an 8,760-hr utility model with dispatch algorithms for the combustion turbine, three steam turbines, boilers and chillers within the UMMS facility. These models enabled investment grade accuracy for the life cycle cost analysis associated with each of the capital upgrades that were considered for the facility.

< Back to all projects JAMAICA PRIVATE POWER COMPANY LOCATION: Rockford, Jamaica DESIGN START: 1993 IN-SERVICE: Commercial Operation, Q1 – 1998 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 64 MW Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Slow Speed Diesel Engines with Condensing Steam, Turbine Generator FIRM ROLE: Owner’s Engineer, Start-Up and Commissioning Waldron Engineering was engaged to develop a design concept and technical specification to enable the owner to solicit turnkey construction bids. Subsequent to the initial work, we were retained to start-up; commission and performance test this facility. Waldron acted as the Owner’s Engineer – involved in the project development phase and assisted the owner to develop an EPC RFP and EPC bid evaluation, along with reviewing contractor design and construction submittals. Waldron participated in the project design and construction meetings. In the start-up and commissioning phase Waldron assisted with the equipment start-up crew to start-up the major equipment, develop commissioning plans and performed system commissioning tasks. Waldron also developed the facility performance test protocol, analyzed performance test results and developed the final performance test report. The facility contains two MAN slow speed 30 MW reciprocating engines exhausting into two pressure forced circulation heat recovery steam generators and one 4 MW steam turbine.

< Back to all projects UNH PROCESS LANDFILL GAS PROJECT LOCATION: Durham, NH IN-SERVICE: 2009 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 7.9 MW Turbine/HRSG duct-Landfill gas/natural gas blend FIRM ROLE: Engineering and Design Waldron Engineering was contracted by EMCOR to design the installation of a landfill gas to energy system for the existing Siemens gas turbine and a HRSG duct-burner for the University of New Hampshire. Waldron was the Engineer of Record for the process landfill gas (PLG) project and assisted with work on the aspects of the landfill gas conditioning. The landfill gas is conditioned and blended with natural gas for the operation of the cogeneration facility. Waldron was responsible for providing a construction package that defined the work for the mechanical, civil, electrical and controls portions of the work. The construction specifications for the work were provided as part of the package. All the specs were coordinated with the existing UNH equipment and materials to maintain the consistency of the equipment in the plant. The UNH Cogeneration Plant consists of a 7.9-megawatt dual-fuel combustion generator train, including a HRSG (heat recovery steam generator) with a duct burner that produces 100,000 pounds of steam per hour and a 1,200-ton chilled water plant.

< Back to all projects MILFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MICROGRID LOCATION: Milford, MA DESIGN START: January 2015 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 800 kW Reciprocating Engine IN-SERVICE: December 2015 FIRM ROLE: Engineering, Construction, Commissioning The installation of a new combined heat and power (CHP) system at the Milford Regional Medical Center was executed as a fast track project by Waldron. Milford was looking for cost savings and resiliency for their campus. The new CHP system included a packaged 800 kW natural gas fired Caterpillar engine and waste heat recovery. Heat from the jacket water system and the engine exhaust are utilized to produce 15 psig steam for the hospital low pressure system. Energy from the engine lube oil system was recovered and utilized for the domestic hot water system. The CHP system will provide operational cost savings and in the event of a power outage, could supplement the emergency diesel engines to provide power to the hospital. The project was completed in 10 months, from notice to proceed to utility acceptance testing. 600 kW and 600 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) operating in parallel with the existing CHP and utility. The ESS has the capability to black start the CHP and together can operate isolated from the Grid. With this new ESS addition, Milford Hospital established a highly resilient microgrid system with the option to add PV or other renewable generations. This project is endorsed by MA Dept of Energy Resource (DOER) Resilience Program. An economic benefit of ESS, is that it is able to do peak shaving to reduce the overall energy costs. Scope of work included: Construction Permitting Balance of Point—Detailed Design Review CAT Supplied Equipment Submittals Elevated Gas Permit Variance Construction Commissioning

Projects BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER MICROGRID BRIGHAM & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL MICROGRID ERVING INDUSTRIES MICROGRID PROJECT FRITO-LAY MICROGRID HARVARD BLACKSTONE – BOILER 11 UPGRADE JAMAICA BROILERS LYONDELL BASELL MICROGRID MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY MICROGRID NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER NEWINGTON ENERGY PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD TWA FLIGHT CENTER HOTEL ENERGY CENTER BIOGEN MICROGRID CLAYVILLE PEAKING PLANT FAA – EMERGENCY GENERATOR PROJECTS GENERADORA ELECTRICAL DEL NORTE HARVARD BLACKSTONE – BOILER 13 JAMAICA PRIVATE POWER COMPANY MILFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MICROGRID MRMC BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION ONE BRYANT PARK MICROGRID SIMMONS UNIVERSITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UMASS AMHERST BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FRASER PAPER MILL/NEXFOR HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE MICROGRID HOWARD M. DOWN GENERATING STATION LONGWOOD MEDICAL ENERGY COMPREHENSIVE STUDY MIT LINCOLN LABORATORY FEASIBILITY STUDY NASHUA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH P&G GILLETTE WORLD HEADQUARTERS CHP TUFTS UNIVERSITY COMMISSIONING

< Back to all projects LYONDELL BASELL MICROGRID LOCATION: Lake Charles, LA DESIGN START/COMPLETION: Fall 2007 – Fall 2008 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 30 MW Electric 160,000 lb/hr steam gas turbine / HRSG, reciprocating engine / HRSG IN-SERVICE: Spring 2009 FIRM ROLE: EPC (Engineering, Procure, Construct), Commissioning LyondellBasell is one of the world’s largest plastics, chemical, and refining companies with 55 manufacturing sites in 18 countries. Their Lake Charles, LA facility manufactures Polyolefins, a common product found in many household items. It continually ranked in the lowest quarter for energy costs for the LyondellBasell facilities. Waldron, as the EPCC contractor, engineered the systems, procured the equipment, managed the construction and commissioned the new 30 MW stand-alone CHP facility. It included a Solar Titan 130 gas turbine, two Rolls Royce reciprocating gas fired engines, two package boilers and a complete balance of plant system including a remote monitoring system. The design included a site-wide electrical infrastructure upgrade and a fuel-blending station that allowed the CHP equipment to utilize waste gas from the primary on-site processes.

< Back to all projects TWA FLIGHT CENTER HOTEL ENERGY CENTER LOCATION: New York, NY DESIGN START: Sept. 2016 DESIGN COMPLETION: Dec. 2016 IN-SERVICE: January 2019 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 3x335kW GE-Jenbacher, 2×280/510kW/kW-hr Energy Storage System (ESS) FIRM ROLE: Engineer, Permitting Support, Commissioning Waldron was contracted as the Engineer of Record for the energy center serving the historic TWA Flight Center Hotel at JFK Airport. MCR Development is the investment firm redeveloping the iconic landmark into a new state-of-the-art hotel. Waldron’s role is to design a grid independent combined cooling, heating and power facility for the project. The equipment will include three nominal 335kW CHP engines, with two 280/510kW/kW-hr ESS system. The design scope is a comprehensive engineering scope that will provide a fully coordinated design. The BIM model will be coordinated with and turned over to the building contractor, as well as technical documents that are ready to be issued for bidding and construction. Waldron was the commissioning agent for the project.

< Back to all projects FRITO-LAY MICROGRID LOCATION: Dayville, CT DESIGN START/COMPLETION: March 2008 – September 2009 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 4.5 MW Electric, 100,000 lb/hr steam gas turbine / HRSG IN-SERVICE: Fall 2009 FIRM ROLE: EPC (Engineering, Procure, Construct), Start-up, Commissioning, Close-Out In an effort to manage production costs in the Northeast, Frito-Lay chose to reduce overall energy costs by installing a combined heat and power plant at their Killingly, CT facility. Waldron was selected as the EPC contractor to install a gas turbine based CHP plant in a stand alone building adjacent to the manufacturing plant. The prime mover selected was the 4.5 MW Centaur 50 gas turbine, manufactured by Solar Turbines. Heat is recovered in a Rentech supplemental fired boiler that produces up to a peak steam output of 60,000 lb/hr. Integral in the boiler is a SCR system to control NOx emissions to 2.5 ppm at the stack. The plant was named a Pace Setting Plant in the Combined Cycle Journal, second quarter 2009.