NEOMED Research and Graduate
Education Building + Comparative
Medical Unit Expansion
the Northeast Ohio Medical University Campus
Rootstown, Ohio
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Sam Bridwell, BAE
Mechanical Option
Advisor: Dr. Freihaut
Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Project Overview
Project Overview
Construction
Management
Breadth
Existing Systems
Proposal
Mechanical Depth
Electrical Breadth
Existing Infrastructure
Decision Factors
Utility Data Analysis
Interconnection Laws and
Standards
Background
Water-side HVAC
Proposal Components
Screening
Utility Interconnect Design
Research
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
Air-side HVAC
Configuration Analyses
Design Conditions
System Operation
Design Objectives
Further Expansion
Potential Benefits
Final
Recomendations
Table of Contents
Project Location
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Utica Shale Region
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Cool and Moist
Table of Contents
Campus Map
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Table of Contents
Phase 1
Research and Graduate Education Building
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
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• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Phase 1
Comparative Medical Unit Expansion
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
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• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
REDI-Zone
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The Village
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Phase 2
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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NEOMED Education and Wellness Center
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Existing Infrastructure
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
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Existing Infrastructure
Water-side HVAC
Air-side HVAC
Design Conditions
Design Objectives
Main HW/CW Plant
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
High-Pressure Steam Plant
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Table of Contents
RGE Standalone Utilities
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
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Existing Infrastructure
Water-side HVAC
Air-side HVAC
Design Conditions
Design Objectives
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
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• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Table of Contents
RGE Standalone Utilities
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
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Existing Infrastructure
Water-side HVAC
Air-side HVAC
Design Conditions
Design Objectives
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
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• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Project Overview
Custom RTU’s
AHU-1 and AHU-2
50,000 CFM
100% OA
• Existing Systems
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Existing Infrastructure
Water-side HVAC
Air-side HVAC
Design Conditions
Design Objectives
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
AHU-4
8,400 CFM
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
AHU-3
28,000 CFM
Table of Contents
Custom RTU’s
• Introduction
• Project Overview
AHU-5
85,000 CFM
100% OA
• Existing Systems
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Existing Infrastructure
Water-side HVAC
Air-side HVAC
Design Conditions
Design Objectives
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Design Conditions
Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
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Existing Infrastructure
Water-side HVAC
Air-side HVAC
Design Conditions
Design Objectives
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
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• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Design Objectives
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
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Top-Notch Quality of Facility
Existing Infrastructure
Water-side HVAC
Air-side HVAC
Design Conditions
Design Objectives
• Proposal
24/7 Availability for Staff and Researchers
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• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
Independence and Reliability of Building Systems
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
Flexibility for Future Changes and Campus Expansion
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Considerations Made
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
High Air Turnover, Need for Energy Recovery
Multi-Phase, Multiple Bids
Complex Controls and Metering
• Proposal
• Decision Factors
• Proposal Components
Distance to Existing Utilities
Strict Technical Requirements
Environmental Impact
Ease of Maintenance
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
Goal of Long-Term Growth and Development
Strict Project Delivery Timeline
Cost Impact
Efficiency
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
Atypical Building Systems
Built to Benefit not only Students and Researchers but Entire Regional Community
Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Project Overview
Proposed Alternatives
Breadth 1: Power Interconnect &
Black Start Capability
Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Existing Systems
Breadth 2: Alternate Project
Delivery System
• Proposal
• Decision Factors
• Proposal Components
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Campus Utility Data
Table of Contents
Electric Demand by Month
• Introduction
Kilowatt Hrs
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
M onth
Dollars
$/kwh
Temperature
Year
823,121
$62,575.46
$0.076
74°
Thermal/Electric Demand Ratio By
Month
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
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Utility Data Analysis
Screening
Configuration Analyses
System Operation
Further Expansion
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
1,800
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
kW 800
600
400
200
0
Electric Price by Year
$0.090
$0.080
$0.070
$0.060
$/kWh
$0.050
$0.040
$0.030
$0.020
$0.010
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
$0.000
FY 03 FY 04 FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14
Month
Month
Gas Price by Year
Thermal Demand by Month
Month
12,000
$12.00
10,000
$10.00
8,000
$8.00
MBH 6,000
$/MMBTU $6.00
4,000
2,000
$4.00
0
$2.00
$0.00
FY 03 FY 04 FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14
Month
Month
Table of Contents
System Selection
Site Data Collection
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
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Utility Data Analysis
Screening
Configuration Analyses
System Operation
Further Expansion
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
1. How many hours per year does the facility operate? (hours) Or, ask about operating schedule - day/week, hours/day
2. What is your average power demand during operation? (kW), or
3. How much electricity do you use in a year, kWh?
4. What is your facility's primary thermal load (i.e., DHW, steam/HW space heating, process steam, cooling, etc.)
5. What is your average thermal demand? (MMBtu/hr), or
6. How much fuel (gas/oil/etc) do you use in a year? (MMBtu/yr, Therms/yr, etc.)
7. What is your current fuel price? ($/MMBtu)
8. How much do you pay for fuel annually? (Dollars/yr)
9. What are the CHP Fuel Costs? ($/MMBtu)
10. What is your average electricity price? ($/kWh)
11. How much do you pay for electricity annually? (Dollars/yr)
12. What is the efficiency of your existing boiler(s)/thermal equipment? (decimal)
13. What is the efficiency of your existing chillers? (kWh/ton)
CHP System
Net CHP Power, kW
1,084
CHP System Specs
C
CHP Electric Efficiency, % (HHV)
36.8%
CHP system specs
C
CHP Thermal Output, Btu/kWh
3,854
CHP system specs
C
CHP Thermal Output, MMBtu/hr
CHP Power to Heat Ratio
0.89
CHP system specs
C
Calculated based on CHP power
output and thermal output
CHP Availability, %
98%
90 to 98%
Incremental O&M Costs, $/kWh
Thermal Utilization, %
Total Installed Costs, $/kW
4.2
$0.019
90%
$2,335
CHP system specs
C
Amount of available thermal captured
and used - typically 80 to 100%
CHP system specs
C
8,760
1,084
9,369,859
Space Heating
6.01
51,922
$7.850
$405,770
$7.850
$0.077
$712,509
0.90
0.60
GE Jenbacher Reciprocating Engine
RGE HW Boiler
RGE Chiller
Based on Recip Engines
Based on Gas Turbines
Thermal Output, MMBtu/hr
0.34
2.64
3.85
10.67
24.47
52.62
76.42 141.33
Net Capacity, kW
50
600
1,000
3,300
5,000 10,000 20,000 45,000
System
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Heat Rate, Btu/kWh
12,637
9,896
9,264
8,454 11,807 12,482 10,265
9,488
Net Electrical Efficiency, %
27.0%
34.5%
36.8%
40.4%
28.9%
27.3%
33.2%
36.0%
6,700
4,392
3,854
3,233
4,893
5,262
3,821
3,141
Thermal Output, Btu/kWh
0.34
2.64
3.85
10.67
24.47
52.62
76.42 141.33
Thermal Output, MMBtu/hr
80%
85%
85%
85%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Thermal Output for Cooling (single effect)
50%
50%
50%
50%
90%
90%
90%
90%
Thermal Output for Cooling (double effect)
80%
78%
79%
70%
69%
70%
69%
Total Efficiency, %
Incremental O&M, $/kWh
$0.0240 $0.0210 $0.0190 $0.0126 $0.0123 $0.0120 $0.0093 $0.0092
Total Installed Costs, $/kW
$2,900
$2,737
$2,335
$1,917
$2,080
$1,976
$1,518
$1,248
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System Sizing
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
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Utility Data Analysis
Screening
Configuration Analyses
System Operation
Further Expansion
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
$/kwh
Yearly
Average
$/MMBTU
Spark Gap
kW
MBH
λD
Temperature
FY 14
$0.069
$4.51
$15.69
1565
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
kW
800
600
400
200
0
September, 1697
December, 1435
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
80
12000
70
60
8000
Degrees F 40
6000
2014
4000
2013
2000
Month
2014
2013
August, 2882
2014
Cooling Months
July
August September
1,689
1,627
1,697
254
193
262
5087
3858
5240
424
322
437
avg. (non-cooling) kW
avg. (cooling) kW
Avg. Cooling MBH
Avg. Cooling Tons
30
2014
20
2013
10
0
Month
Month
June
total kW
cooling power (kW)
cooling load (MBH)
cooling load (Ton)
50
September, 4815
0
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
14000
10000
MBH
8418
1.58
0
Temperature
Thermal Demand for Sizing
Electric Demand for Sizing
1,435
236
4,728
394
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Configurations
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
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Utility Data Analysis
Screening
Configuration Analyses
System Operation
Further Expansion
Year-Round
Cooling
Heating
Cooling
Heating
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Makeup
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Configuration Analysis
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
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Utility Data Analysis
Screening
Configuration Analyses
System Operation
Further Expansion
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
Plant Configuration Results
Table of Contents
Cogeneration System Schematic
1772 MBH
3544 MBH
Hi-pressure (60 PSI)
Steam Load
Exhaust
• Introduction
Condensate From
Load
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
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Once-Through HRSG
1747 MBH
206 gpm
1969 MBH
Generator
Utility Data Analysis
Screening
Configuration Analyses
System Operation
Further Expansion
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
Low Water Flow
Shutdown
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
Pressure Control
Valve
Steam Separator
L
Exhaust
1772 MBH
L
Low Water Level
Shutdown
Once-Through HRSG
1747 MBH
206 gpm
1969 MBH
Generator
3145 MBH
Excess Steam
Valve
Lo-pressure (10 PSI)
Steam Load
Condensate From Load
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Water Level Control
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
High-Temperature Water Steam System
10 psig Maximum Relief
Pressure Valve
Engine
Engine
Once-Trough Steam Generator
Air Eliminator
Circulating Pump
Low Water Flow
Shutdown
Circulating Pump
Existing Cooling
Tower
Load Balancing
Condensor
Condensate Tank
Condensate Pump
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Further Expansion
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Generator Sizing Accommodates Expansion
• Fit out of 4th Floor
• AHU Humidifiers
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
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Utility Data Analysis
Screening
Configuration Analyses
System Operation
Further Expansion
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Locate Additional Plant Capacity in NEW Building
• Lap Pool
• Hydrotherapy Pool
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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State Interconnect Laws and Standards
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
Ohio has very “DG-Friendly” Policies
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Interconnect Laws and Standards
• Utility Interconnect Design
• Black Start Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
Disconnect Switch at discretion of Utility
No Generation System Size Limit for Interconnection
Net Metering mandated for all IOU’s; No Generation System Size Limit
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Table of Contents
Generation and Utility Parallel Operation Schematic
• Introduction
• Project Overview
T-1C
1000 kVA
12.47KV Primary to
480/277V, 3p, 4W Secondary
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
T-1R
2000 kVA
12.47KV Primary to
480/277V, 3p, 4W Secondary
Overcurrent
Relay
Overcurrent
Relay
Voltage
Regulator
Ground Overvoltage
Relay
G1
848kW
480V
Voltage
Regulator
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Interconnect Laws and Standards
• Utility Interconnect Design
• Black Start Capability
N.C.
1600A
Undervoltage/
Overvoltage Relay
Lockout-Trip
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
Under-Frequency
Relay
Current Unbalance
Relay
Directional Overcurrent
Relay
Overcurrent
Relay
Automatic
Synchronizer
N.C.
4000A
Undervoltage/
Overvoltage Relay
Lockout-Trip
Under-Frequency
Relay
Current Unbalance
Relay
Directional Overcurrent
Relay
Overcurrent
Relay
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
CMU Switchboard
RGE Swithboard
3000 A
3000 A
Automatic
Synchronizer
Undervoltage/ Under-Frequency
Overvoltage Relay
Relay
Overcurrent Relay
Current Unbalance Relay
Current Unbalance Relay
Reverse Power Relay
Lockout-Trip
G2
848kW
480V
Overcurrent Relay
Govenor
Loss of Excitation Relay
• Final Recommendations
3000 A 3000 A
Undervoltage/ Under-Frequency
Overvoltage Relay
Relay
Automatic
Synchronizer
1600 A
Ground Overvoltage Relay
Reverse Power Relay
1600 A
Lockout-Trip
Govenor
Loss of Excitation Relay
Automatic
Synchronizer
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Project Delivery Methods
Multiple-Prime
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
Owner
NEOMED
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Background
• Research
• Potential Benefits
Construction
Manager
Ruhlin
MEP Engineer
BR+A
MEP Engineer
Scheeser Buckley Mayfield
Architect
Ellenzweig
X 22
Interior Design
Schumacher Design
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
Architect/Interiors
TC Architects
Civil/Structural
Engineer
The GPD Group
Trade Contractor
-
X 22
Table of Contents
Project Delivery Methods
Single-Prime/GC
Single-Prime/GC
Construction Manager @ Risk
• Introduction
• Project Overview
Owner
NEOMED
• Existing Systems
Owner
NEOMED
Owner
NEOMED
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
General
Contractor
Ruhlin
MEP Engineer
BR+A
Architect
Ellenzweig
MEP Engineer
BR+A
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
MEP Engineer
Scheeser Buckley Mayfield
X 22
MEP Engineer
Scheeser Buckley Mayfield
Interior Design
Schumacher Design
MEP Engineer
Scheeser Buckley Mayfield
Civil/Structural
Engineer
The GPD Group
Trade
Contractor
-
X 22
Architect/
Interiors
TC Architects
Construction
Manager
Ruhlin
Interior Design
Schumacher Design
Other
Consultants
-
Interior Design
Schumacher Design
Architect/
Interiors
TC Architects
Architect/
Interiors
TC Architects
Architect
Ellenzweig
Architect
Ellenzweig
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Background
• Research
• Potential Benefits
MEP Engineer
BR+A
Construction
Manager
Ruhlin
Civil/Structural
Engineer
The GPD Group
Trade
Contractor
-
Civil/Structural
Engineer
The GPD Group
X 22
Trade
Contractor
-
X 22
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Research Results
U.S. Building Projects
(351)
• Introduction
Univariate Results
• Project Overview
23%
Construction Management at Risk
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
33%
Design-Bid-Build
44%
Design Build
•
•
•
U.S. Building Projects
(351)
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
28%
Light Industrial
8%
Multistory Dwelling
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
24%
Simple Office
18%
Complex Office
5%
Heavy Industrial
17%
High Technology
50% CMR and DB delivered on-time or early
50% DBB more than 4% late
CMR,DB Quality > DBB Quality
Multivariate Results
U.S. Building Projects
(351)
• Background
• Research
• Potential Benefits
•
•
28%
AREA < 5,000 m2
• Final Recommendations
33%
5,000 m2 < AREA < 15,000 m2
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
25%
15,000 m2 < AREA < 35,000 m2
13%
35,000 m2 < AREA
•
U.S. Building Projects
(351)
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22%
COST < $600/m2
26%
$600/m2 < COST < $1,000/m2
19%
$1,000/m2 < COST < $1,400/m2
13%
$1,400/m2 < COST < $1,800/m2
19%
$1,800/m2 < COST
DB < CMR DBB
Delivery Method significant influence on
construction speed, some influence on total delivery
speed
Delivery Method single biggest influence on
schedule growth
Project Delivery Method biggest influence on every
metric overall, matched only by Facility Type
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Project Benefits
Schedule Slippage
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Background
• Research
• Potential Benefits
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Project Benefits
• Introduction
Disputes
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Background
• Research
• Potential Benefits
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
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Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Project Overview
• Existing Systems
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
Final Recommendations Based On Analyses
Breadth 1: Power Interconnect &
Black Start Capability
Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
Breadth 2: Alternate Project
Delivery System
Table of Contents
• Introduction
Acknowledgements
Chris Schoonover
Principal - Scheeser Buckley Mayfield, LLC
• Project Overview
Brian Ault
• Existing Systems
Blaine Wyckoff
Jim Freihaut
Mechanical Engineer - Scheeser Buckley Mayfield, LLC
Director of Campus Operations- Northeast Ohio Medical
University
Asst. Dir. of Campus Operations- Northeast Ohio Medical
University
Professor of Architectural Engineering – Penn State
Rob Leicht
Asst. Professor of Architectural Engineering – Penn State
Tim Warren
President - JDB Engineering, Inc.
Tom Leary
Executive VP/DOP - JDB Engineering, Inc.
Ari Tinkoff
Managing Director/Principal - BR+A Consulting Engineers
Scott Walthour
Managing Principal – Arium AE
Chris Elgin
Structural Engineer - GPD Group
Diet Mt. Dew
Carbonated Soft Drink – PepsiCo Inc.
Steam
Internet-based gaming platform – Valve Corporation
• Proposal
• Depth: Cogeneration Plant Implementation
• Breadth 1: Power Interconnect and Black Start
Capability
• Breadth 2: Alternate Project Delivery System
• Final Recommendations
• Conclusion/Acknowledgements
Jim Rankin