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- NEWINGTON ENERGY | Waldron
< Back to all projects NEWINGTON ENERGY LOCATION: Newington, NH IN-SERVICE: May 2004 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 2x-GE 7FA Combustion Turbines with dry, low NOx Combustors FIRM ROLE: Owner’s Engineer, Design Engineer, Commissioning Waldron Engineering was engaged to act as the Independent Engineer on behalf of the owner, Con Edison Development. The installed facility generates 535 MW of electricity using natural gas or No. 2 Fuel Oil. Emissions is controlled by using a combination of low NOx combustion and SCR in the HRSG. Waldron had a full-time presence on-site to supervise the design, construction, commissioning and testing of the plant on the owner’s behalf.
- CLAYVILLE PEAKING PLANT | Waldron
< Back to all projects CLAYVILLE PEAKING PLANT LOCATION: Vineland, NJ DESIGN START/COMPLETION: Spring 2014 – Spring 2015 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 64 MW Trent 60 Gas Turbine / Dilution Air SCR / Natural Gas Compression / Utility Sub-Station IN-SERVICE: Spring 2015 FIRM ROLE: Engineering Waldron was selected as the Engineer of Record for the design of a new peaking facility located adjacent to the Atlantic City Electric Clayville Substation in Vineland, NJ. With the success of the Waldron designed Howard Down Unit #11 project, Vineland Municipal Electric Utility chose to further increase capacity within their service territory. The option was exercised for the purchase of a second Trent 60, SC and natural gas compressor. Waldron developed a detailed design package around the Trent 60 engine and substation interconnection. In addition, Waldron supported VMEU in the selection and oversight of a general contractor to implement our design. The plant was in-service in the Fall of 2015.
- TWA FLIGHT CENTER HOTEL ENERGY CENTER | Waldron
< 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.
- New Page | Waldron
At Waldron, commissioning is a thoroughly mapped, step-by-step approach designed to explore the entire operating envelope of a facility and demonstrate the project’s key outcomes have been met. Because of our focused expertise in energy system engineering, we are able to remain constructively engaged throughout the process of testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing a facility’s performance.
- MILFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MICROGRID | Waldron
< 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
- JAMAICA BROILERS | Waldron
< Back to all projects JAMAICA BROILERS LOCATION: Spring Garden, Jamaica IN-SERVICE: 2002 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 15 MW Heavy Oiled Fired Reciprocating Engine FIRM ROLE: Owner’s Engineer Waldron Engineering was engaged to develop a design concept for a cogeneration plant at a food processing facility. The plant size was 15,300 KW with 50,000 lbs/hr of steam generation. The prime movers for this project are multiple #6 oil fired Wartsilla reciprocating engines exhausting into a single heat recovery steam generator, a dual fuel package boiler and a hot water absorption chiller. Waldron Engineering oversaw the letting of the EPC contract and the commissioning of the plant systems as the Owner’s Independent Engineer.
- NASHUA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY | Waldron
< Back to all projects NASHUA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY LOCATION: Nashua, NH DESIGN START: November 2017 DESIGN COMPLETION: March 2018 IN-SERVICE: August 2020 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 2 x 225 kW Engine Anaerobic Digester Gas/Natural Gas Blend FIRM ROLE: Engineer, Permitting Support, Commissioning Waldron performed a detailed evaluation of the existing cogeneration building at the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility (NWTF). The evaluation included the existing piping, renewable gas production, the two boilers, heat exchangers, gas cleaning room, the exhaust gas flare, and gas hold tank feed system. Waldron provided a preliminary design report on findings and recommended solutions. The renewable gas firing option allowed considerable financial and environmental benefits. Waldron was the Engineer of Record, environmental and electricity utility permitting agent for the project. The project included the replacement of an existing 300 kW engine generator and associated auxiliary equipment with two 225 kW engine generators, gas blending system for easy startup and to maintain consistent fuel gas quality at the engines, associated heat exchangers, new control system, and new electrical switchgear which enables net metering at the facility. The new design benefited the wastewater facility with significant energy savings and increased the overall operating efficiency, flexibility, and redundancy.
- NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER | Waldron
< Back to all projects NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER LOCATION: Natick, MA STUDY DATE: May 2017 – July 2019 FIRM ROLE: Feasibility Study NAICS: 541330, 237130, 237120, 236220, 221112, 221117, 221118, 221121, 221122 Waldron performed a study on the behalf of Constellation to evaluate the installation of a CHP plant at the NSSC campus. The basis for the study was an hourly utility model that was developed from utility load and cost information supplied by NSSC. The objective of the project was to determine the optimal-sized prime mover, evaluate the financial performance of the project, and develop a cost estimate to construct and commission the facility. Waldron also evaluated the utility modifications and interface changes required to operate the facility electrically as a Microgrid with thermal distribution loops. The recommended configuration is proceeding as a third party paid ESPC project.
- BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM | Waldron
< Back to all projects BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM LOCATION: Boston, MA DESIGN START: November 2018 DESIGN COMPLETION: December 2019 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: 1 MW/660kW-Hr FIRM ROLE: Engineering, Construction Management and Commissioning The installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital was executed as an EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) project. BWH was looking for resiliency and peak demand reduction for their campus. The new battery energy storage system supplements operation of the existing CHP system which included a 4 MW natural gas fired Caterpillar engine and waste heat recovery. The now Hybrid-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 installed in association with the MA-DOER. Scope of work included: Engineering and Design Procurement Permitting Construction Commissioning Turn-over
- GENERADORA ELECTRICAL DEL NORTE | Waldron
< 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.
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | Waldron
< Back to all projects NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH LOCATION: Bethesda, MD STUDY DATE: May 2016 – April 2017 SIZE & TECHNOLOGY: Combustion Turbine, Chilled Water Storage, Electrical Distribution System FIRM ROLE: Feasibility Study NAICS: 541330, 237130, 237120, 236220, 221112, 221117, 221118, 221121, 221122 Waldron performed a comprehensive utility study for NIH to evaluate the possibility of expanding the existing utility plant. The campus is presently served by a nominal 23 MW cogeneration facility, which is located adjacent to an existing thermal plant consisting of 60,000 tons of nameplate chilled water production capacity, with both steam and electric motor driven chilling capabilities, and five boilers with a nameplate production capacity of 800 kpph. Waldron developed a model for the entire campus utilizing existing utility data, and taking into account infrastructure upgrade projects that were planned, but not yet implemented, including an upgrade to the existing combustion turbine, a modification to the campus electrical distribution system, and the introduction of approximately 8 million gallons of chilled water storage. As part of the analysis Waldron reviewed fuel supply opportunities with local utility, identified electrical switchgear upgrades that would be required to support a new cogeneration option, and analyzed multiple sizes and types of generation to identify the optimal technology and size for additional on-site power generation. As part of the analysis, Waldron reviewed air emission constraints on generator sizing as well.
- JAMAICA PRIVATE POWER COMPANY | Waldron
< 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.

