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Grant Application
Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery Module Construction Project
Renewable Energy Fund Round IX
Grant Application – Heat Projects
Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery Module Construction
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Please specify the legal grantee that will own, operate and maintain the project upon completion.
Name (Name of utility, IPP, local government or other government entity)
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End:
Not for Profit December 31
Tax ID # 92-0035763
Tax Status: ☐ For-profit ☒ Non-profit ☐ Government (check one)
Date of last financial statement audit: March 19, 2015
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
4831 Eagle Street 4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503 Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone: Fax: Email:
800.478.1818 800.478.4086 sgilbert@avec.org
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name: Title:
Steve Gilbert Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts
Mailing Address:
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907.565.5357 907.561.2388 sgilbert@avec.org
1.1.1 APPLICANT SIGNATORY AUTHORITY CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Title:
Meera Kohler President and CEO
Mailing Address:
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907.565.5351 907.561.4086 mkohler@avec.org
1.1.2 APPLICANT ALTERNATE POINTS OF CONTACT
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
N/A
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1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
☒ An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05, or
☐ An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
☐ A local government, or
☐ A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities)
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (continued)
Please check as appropriate.
☒ 1.2.2 Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for the project by the
applicant’s board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If the
applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant’s governing
authority is necessary. (Indicate by checking the box)
☒ 1.2.3 As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and follow
procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant agreement
(Section 3 of the RFA). (Indicate by checking the box)
☒ 1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the award as
identified in the Standard Grant Agreement template at
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Programs/Renewable-Energy-Fund/Rounds#round9. (Any
exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.) (Indicate by
checking the box)
☒ 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant funds for
the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the project and who will
be the primary beneficiaries. (Indicate yes by checking the box)
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
This section is intended to be no more than a 2-3 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title – (Provide a 4 to 7 word title for your project). Type in space below.
Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery Module Construction
2.2 Project Location –
Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will
benefit from your project in the subsections below.
2.2.1 Location of Project – Latitude and longitude (preferred), street address, or
community name.
Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Google Maps by finding you project’s
location on the map and then right clicking with the mouse and selecting “What is here? The
coordinates will be displayed in the Google search window above the map in a format as follows:
61.195676.-149.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining this information please contact AEA
at 907-771-3031.
Bethel is located on the Kuskokwim River about 40 miles inland from the Bering Sea. It is
approximately 400 air miles west of Anchorage. It is the regional hub for the Yukon Kuskokwim
Delta region and is located within the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge and the Calista region.
It sits at 60.7922 N latitude and -161.7558 W longitude. The exact location of this project is the
area in and near the Bethel power plant.
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
This project will provide benefits to the community of Bethel (population: 6,241 according the
DCCED 2014).
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
☐ Wind to Heat ☐ Biomass or Biofuels
☐ Hydro to Heat ☐ Solar Thermal
☒ Heat Recovery from Existing Sources ☐ Heat Pumps
☐ Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre-Construction Construction
☐ Reconnaissance ☐ Final Design and Permitting
☐ Feasibility and Conceptual Design ☒ Construction and Commissioning
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed heat project.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) is requesting $2,555,489 through a REF grant to
construct a new heat recovery module at the Bethel Power Plant. The new module will isolate the
generator cooling loop from the existing recovered heat distribution loop to enable expansion of
the recovered heat system. The new approximately 800-square foot module and associated piping
located immediately adjacent to the Bethel Power Plant will enable expansion of the existing
system including future connection of exhaust heat recovery at the power plant, creating a
significant increase in recovered heat available for the community. The heat recovery module will
also allow expansion of the existing loop and an additional future second loop that could supply
heat to the Aquatic Center and the new alcohol treatment facility currently under constructi on.
2.5 Scope of Work
Provide a scope of work detailing the tasks to be performed under this funding request. This
should include work paid for by grant funds and matching funds or performed as in-kind match.
The Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery System currently circulates hot water through a network of
distribution pipes to customer buildings near the power plant. The heat system is not well
controlled and is unable to capture any additional heat that could be available through engine
exhaust. While there are a number of nearby buildings (including the Bethel Aquatic Center) that
could benefit from recovered heat, the system is unable to accommodate any additional customer
connections (off-takers) without additional system components and controls.
AVEC is proposing to construct a new heat recovery module adjacent to the Bethel Power Plant.
The module would isolate the generator cooling loop from the recovered heat distribution loop.
The heat recovery module would allow more efficient control and dissipation of the heat radiated
by the large system components, including equipment and piping within the powerhouse. The heat
recovery module would enable additional heat to be incorporated into the heat recovery system
and would allow additional customer buildings to be served in future phases. A tertiary benefit is
the separation of the heat recovery loop serving the existing customers from the power plant
cooling system.
Specifically, this project would include construction of a new building to house heat exchangers,
pumps, controls, and heat recovery loop piping to and from the power plant. The new 800-square
foot heat recovery module would be steel frame modular construction with insulated wall panels
and accommodate existing heat recovery loop expansion as well as a new heat recovery loop in the
future. Automated mechanical ventilation and large doors will also allow passive ventilation,
similar to the low cost ventilation strategy at the existing power plant.
The building would house a system with multiple heat exchangers and pumps and will utilize 80%
of the peak available heat flow. It will be sized to recover an additional 40% of the heat currently
being captured (capturing BTUs currently being dissipated through the power plant cooling
system). In addition, the new system would allow the heat recovery system to continue operating
at a reduced capacity should any components fail. BTU metering will be installed in the module to
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facilitate system optimization, as well as to identify specifically how much system expansion is
viable in the future.
SECTION 3 – Project Management, Development, and Operation
3.1 Schedule and Milestones
Criteria: Stage 2-1.A: The proposed schedule is clear, realistic, and described in adequate detail.
Please fill out the schedule below (or attach a similar sheet) for the work covered by this funding
request. Be sure to identify key tasks and decision points in in your project along with estimated
start and end dates for each of the milestones and tasks. Please clearly identify the beginning and
ending of all phases of your proposed project. Add additional rows as needed.
Milestones Tasks
Start
Date
End
Date Deliverables
Design and
feasibility
requirements
AVEC will work with the current engineering
contractor (Coffman Engineers) to confirm the
design is complete; finalize selection of the
construction contractor.
Jul
2016
Oct
2016
Final design and
specification
Bid documents
Bid documents will be managed by AVEC with
the assistance of the engineering contractor.
Oct
2016
Nov
2016
Bid documents
and request for
bid
Vendor selection
and award
The construction contractor will be selected,
and a construction task order will be prepared.
Nov
2016
Dec
2016 Contract
Construction
Contractor will execute contract with AVEC to
transport, build, and install the module and
associated components.
Jan
2017
Sept
2017 Progress report
Mobilization
Construction materials, including the heat
recovery module, and equipment will be
transported to Bethel by barge as soon as
practical.
May
2017
May
2017 Progress report
Site Work
The heat recovery module pad and other site
work will be completed.
May
2017
Jun
2017 Progress report
Substructure/
foundation
The foundation for the heat recovery module
will be competed.
Jun
2017
Jun
2017 Progress Report
Module
The pre-constructed module will be erected on
the building foundation.
Jul
2017
Jul
2017 Progress Report
Mechanical
Mechanical equipment will be installed within
the module and between the module and the
power plant.
Aug
2017
Aug
2017 Progress Report
Electrical
Electrical equipment will be installed within the
module and between the module and the
power plant.
Aug
2017
Aug
2017 Progress Report
Demobilization
The construction contractor will remove
equipment via barge prior to freeze up.
Sept
2017
Sept
2017 Progress report
Integration and
testing
Once the heat exchangers and pumps are
operational and connected, integration and
testing of the new system and loop will occur.
Sept
2017
Sept
2017 Progress report
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3.2 Budget
Criteria: Stage 2-1.B: The cost estimates for project development, operation, maintenance, fuel,
and other project items meet industry standards or are otherwise justified.
3.2.1 Budget Overview
Describe your financial commitment to the project. List the amount of funds needed for project
completion and the anticipated nature and sources of funds. Consider all project phases, including
future phases not covered in this funding request.
The total project cost for constructing the recovered heat module is $2,839,432 million, of which
$2,555,489 is requested in grant funds from AEA. The remaining $283,943 (10%) will be matched in
cash by AVEC.
Engineering and construction assistance for the heat recovery module system will be completed by
Coffman engineers. AVEC has self-funded design through 65% for this project. The remaining
design from 65% to 95% and then to construction documents is estimated to cost approximately
$181,000. Coffman engineers will also perform construction administration (CA) services for the
project as well. The CA services for Coffman are estimated to cost approximately $20,000.
(Coffman’s Fee Proposal is attached.) Future design phases for heat recovery loop expansions,
additional loop installation, and stack heat recovery design will be approximately $4.5 million.
Under a REF Round VIII grant, AVEC is completing an assessment of the entire recovered heat
system and developing conceptual design. As designs are developed cost estimates will become
more accurate. However at this point AVEC estimates approximately $9 million will be needed to
enable more facilities to take advantage of the heat resource available at the Bethel Power Plant.
AVEC understands the REF cannot be used to fund repairs, and we do not propose to use REF
funding for maintenance or repairs. AVEC will add new pipe connections and expand the current
loop from the existing mainline pipe to serve new facilities and likely add an additional loop from
the heat recovery module to other buildings in the vicinity of the power plant.
Recognizing the trend AEA has established and references in the REF Round IX guidance for
encouraging other-than-REF funds for construction phase projects, AVEC constantly researches and
applies for federal grants for its projects. AVEC’s history demonstrates a commitment to
completion of projects funded through the REF. AVEC funds its match obligations and project costs
above estimates through loans and would do so for the construction of the Bethel Power Plant
Heat Recovery Module.
Decommissioning of
old system n/a
Final acceptance,
commissioning, and
start up
Final acceptance, commissioning, and startup
will be done immediately following integration
and testing.
Nov
2017
Dec
2017 Progress report
Operations
reporting
AVEC will begin reporting to AEA after system
start up.
Jan
2018
AVEC operation
reports and grant
close out report
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3.2.2 Budget Forms
Applications MUST include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in
section 2.3.2 of this application, (I. Reconnaissance, II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design, III. Final
Design and Permitting, and IV. Construction). Please use the tables provided below to detail your
proposed project’s total budget. Be sure to use one table for each phase of your project. The
milestones and tasks should match those listed in 3.1 above.
Milestone or Task RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
Design and feasibility $185,092 $20,566 Cash $205,658
Bid documents $11,096 $1,233 Cash $12,329
Vendor selection and award $11,096 $1,233 Cash $12,329
Construction
Mobilization $10,046 $1,116 Cash $11,163
Site work $320,927 $35,659 Cash $356,586
Substructure/foundation $363,015 $40,335 Cash $403,350
Module $366,516 $40,724 Cash $407,240
Mechanical $1,038,954 $115,439 Cash $1,154,393
Electrical $205,411 $22,823 Cash $228,234
Demobilization $10,046 $1,116 Cash $11,163
Integration and testing $22,192 $2,466 Cash $24,658
Decommissioning of old system N/A
Final acceptance,
commissioning, and start up $11,096 $1,233 Cash $12,329
Operations reporting N/A
TOTALS $2,555,489 $283,943 $2,839,432
Direct Labor & Benefits $135,000 $15,000 Cash $150,000
Travel & Per Diem $20,347 $2,261 Cash $22,608
Equipment $0
Materials & Supplies $0
Contractual Services $180,900 $20,100 Cash $201,000
Construction Services $2,219,242 $246,582 Cash $2,465,824
Other $135,000 $15,000 Cash $150,000
TOTALS $2,555,489 $283,943 $2,839,432
3.2.3 Cost Justification
Indicate the source(s) of the cost estimates used for the project budget.
The cost estimate for the Bethel Heat Exchanger Module Project is based on 65% design prepared
by Coffman Engineers, AVEC’s consulting engineer, and HMS, Inc., professional estimators. The
detailed cost estimate is attached under Tab E.
3.2.4 Funding Sources
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Indicate the funding sources for the phase(s) of the project applied for in this funding request.
Grant funds requested in this application $2,555,489
Cash match to be provided $283,943
In-kind match to be provided $0
Total costs for project phase(s) covered in application (sum of above) $2,839,432
For heat projects using building efficiency completed within the last 5 years as in-kind match, the
applicant must provide documentation of the nature and cost of efficiency work
completed. Applicants should provide as much documentation as possible including:
1. Energy efficiency pre and post audit reports,
2. Invoices for work completed,
3. Photos of the building and work performed, and/or
4. Any other available verification such as scopes of work, technical drawings, and payroll for work
completed internally.
3.2.5 Total Project Costs
Indicate the anticipated total cost by phase of the project (including all funding sources). Use
actual costs for completed phases.
Reconnaissance (AVEC-Funded) $45,000
Feasibility and Conceptual Design
Heat Recovery Module 35% design (Completed; REF 8+ AVEC match) $48,200
Future Phases (REF 8 + AVEC match) $631,392
Final Design and Permitting
Heat Recovery Module 65% Design and Cost Estimate (Completed; AVEC-funded) $51,800
Future Phases $848,200
Construction
Heat Recovery Module Construction (this phase) $2,839,437
Future Phases Construction $4,535,971
Total Project Costs (sum of above) $9,000,000
3.2.6 Operating and Maintenance Costs (non-fuel)
Estimate annual non-fuel O&M costs associated with the proposed system
$750,000
3.2.7 Fuel Costs
Estimate annual cost for all applicable fuel(s) needed to run the proposed system
Fuel type Annual cost ($)
This project requires no new fuel consumption $ 0
$
$
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3.3 Project Communications
Criteria: Stage 2-1.C: The applicant’s communications plan, including monitoring and reporting, is
described in adequate detail.
Describe how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
The project will be managed out of AVEC’s Projects Development and Key Accounts Department.
For financial reporting, the Projects Development and Key Accounts Department’s accountant,
supported by the Administrative Services Department, will prepare financial reports. The
accountant will be responsible for ensuring that vendor invoices and internal labor charges are
documented in accordance with AEA guidelines. AVEC has computerized systems in place for
accounting, payables, financial reporting, and capitalization of assets in accordance with AEA
guidelines.
During the project, AVEC will receive invoices from and converse with major contractor(s) to
monitor the project’s invoicing and progress. Satisfactory reporting and backup from major
contractor(s) will be provided to AVEC, which will be used to draft progress reports. These prog ress
reports will be forwarded to the AEA project manager each quarter.
Quarterly face-to-face meetings will occur between AVEC and AEA to discuss the status of all
projects funded through the AEA Renewable Energy Grants program. Individual project meetin gs
will be held, as required or requested by AEA.
Steve Gilbert, Manager of Energy Projects and Key Accounts is AVEC’s primary point of contact.
Meera Kohler, AVEC’s President and CEO, may be contacted as an alternative manager.
3.4 Operational Logistics
Criteria: Stage 2-1.D: Logistical, business, and financial arrangements for operating and
maintaining the project throughout its lifetime and selling energy from the completed project are
reasonable and described in adequate detail.
Describe the anticipated logistical, business, and financial arrangements for operating and
maintaining the project throughout its lifetime and selling energy from the completed project.
AVEC has the capacity and experience to administer this grant and manage this p roject, if funded.
As a local utility that has been in operation since 1968, AVEC is able to finance, operate, and
maintain this project for its design life. AVEC operates other energy projects throughout the state
and is very familiar with planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining alternative systems.
Business Plan Structures and Concepts which may be considered: AVEC currently makes heat
sales with the entities that are served by the recovered heat system and is negotiating with
prospective new customers. Heat sales to new connections will be negotiated with customers prior
to them connecting to the system and as additional heat is available.
How O&M will be financed for th e life of the project: As with all AVEC power plants, the costs of
operations and maintenance will be funded through ongoing heat and energy sales.
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Operational issues which could arise: No operational issues are expected since this new module
will be design to accommodate 40% growth of the heat recovery system.
Operating costs: Once all proposed recovered heat system improvements and new connections
are constructed during future phases, AVEC would spend approximately $750,000/year over the 20
year life of the project to operate and maintain the recovered heat system.
Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits: AVEC is committed to sharing all pertinent
information accrued from this project with their members and t o sharing information regarding
savings and benefits with AEA.
SECTION 4 – QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
4.1 Project Team
Criteria: Stage 2-2.A: The Applicant, partners, and/or contractors have sufficient knowledge and
experience to successfully complete and operate the project. If the applicant has not yet chosen a
contractor to complete the work, qualifications and experience points will be based on the
applicant’s capacity to successfully select contractors and manage complex contracts.
Criteria: Stage 2-2.B: The project team has staffing, time, and other resources to successfully
complete and operate the project.
Criteria: Stage 2-2.C: The project team is able to understand and address technical, economic, and
environmental barriers to successful project completion and operation.
Criteria: Stage 2-2.D: The project team has positive past grant experience.
4.1.1 Project Manager
Indicate who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, and a
resume. In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the applicant would
like those excluded from the web posting of this application. If the applicant does not have a
project manager indicate how you intend to solicit project management support. If the applicant
expects project management assistance from AEA or another government entity, state that in this
section.
AVEC, as the electric utility serving Bethel, will provide overall project management and oversight.
Steve Gilbert, Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts Department
Steve Gilbert has served as manager of the Projects Development and Key Accounts Department
for AVEC since 2012 where he leads a team focused on lowering the cost of energy in rural Alaskan
villages through improved power plant efficiency, wind and other renewable power generation,
and interties between villages.
Previously, Mr. Gilbert worked at Chugach Electric for 17 years managing three power plants and
served as lead electrical engineer for a 1 MW fuel cell and micro-turbine projects and wind energy
project development. He has managed energy projects ranging from several hundred thousand
dollars to hundreds of millions. Mr. Gilbert is recognized as an industry leader on wind energy and
has been active on a national level in operation and maintenance of wind power plants. Mr. Gilbert
was Alaska’s Electrical Engineer of the Year in 2000 and for the 12 western states in 2001. He has
been a regular lecturer at schools and universities o n renewables, especially wind. He also worked
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with BP Wind in London assessing European wind prospects. To better evaluate investment
opportunities for his employer, Mr. Gilbert also holds an MBA.
Meera Kohler, President and CEO of AVEC
Ms. Kohler has more than 30 years of experience in the Alaska electric utility industry. She was
appointed Manager of Administration and Finance at Cordova Electric Cooperative in 1983,
General Manager of Naknek Electric Association in 1990, and General Manager of Municipal Light
& Power in Anchorage in 1997.
Since May 2000, Ms. Kohler has been the President and CEO of AVEC and in this position has
ultimate grant and project responsibilities.
4.1.2 Expertise and Resources
Describe the project team including the applicant, partners, and contractors. Provide sufficient
detail for reviewers to evaluate:
• the extent to which the team has sufficient knowledge and experience to successfully
complete and operate the project;
• whether the project team has staffing, time, and other resources to successfully complete
and operate the project;
• how well the project team is able to understand and address technical, economic, and
environmental barriers to successful project completion and operation.
If contractors have not been selected to complete the work, provide reviewers with sufficient detail
to understand the applicant’s capacity to successfully select contractors and manage complex
contracts. Include brief resumes for known key personnel and contractors as an attachment to
your application. In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the
applicant would like those excluded from the web posting of this application
AVEC has been providing electrical services to rural, isolated, and economically disadvantaged
Alaskan communities since 1968. The cooperative began with three communities and a very small
staff, and has steadily grown to the impressive non -profit organization it is today with 56 member
villages. AVEC now has over 90 employees with managers, engineers, expediters, and others in its
Anchorage central office and Bethel hub office, plus plant operators within the communities.
Since 2000, AVEC has reliably and responsibly spent over $212 million of grant funds and its own
money to construct over 80 major projects. This includes 29 bulk fuel tank farm upgrades or
replacements, 12 new diesel-fired power plants, 4 standby backup power plants, 4 recovered heat
systems, 11 wind farms (34 total wind turbines), 5 village -to-village interties, 1 PV solar array, and
17 other generation and distribution upgrades. Funding for these projects has come from the
Denali Commission ($181 million), the Alaska Energy Authority ($24 million), USDA Rural Utilities
Service direct awards ($9 million), other grants ($3 million) and AVEC matching contributions ($20
million).
AVEC will use a project management strategy that it has used to successfully design and construct
its heat recovery and renewable energy projects throughout rural Alaska. That strategy includes a
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team of AVEC staff and external consultants. AVEC staff members and their roles on this project
include:
• Meera Kohler, President and Chief Executive Officer, will act as Project Executive and will
maintain ultimate programmatic and financial authority.
• Steve Gilbert, Projects Development Manager, will act as Program Manager and will lead
the project management team consisting of AVEC staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Debbie Bullock, Manager of Administrative Services, will provide support in accounting,
payables, financial reporting, and capitalization of assets in accordance with AEA guidelines.
• Bill Stamm, Manager of Engineering, leads AVEC’s Engineering Department, which is
responsible for in-house design of power plants, distribution lines, controls, and other AVEC
facilities. Mr. Stamm’s unit will provide engineering design and supervision.
• Mark Bryan, Manager of Operations, is a Certified Journeyman Electrician and supervises
AVEC’s line operations, generation operation, and all field construction programs. . He has
worked at AVEC since 1980, was appointed Manager of Construction in May 1998, and was
promoted to Manager of Operations in June 2003. Mr. Bryan’s unit will oversee operation
of this project as part of the AVEC utility system, once constructed.
• Anna Sattler, Community Liaison, will communicate directly with Bethel residents and key
entities to ensure the community is informed.
Selection Process for Contractors: The construction contractor selection will be made from a pre-
qualified list of contractors with a successful track record with AVEC. Pre-qualified contractors have
been selected based upon technical competencies, past performance, written proposal, quality,
cost, and general consensus from an internal AVEC technical steering committee. The selection of
the contractor/consultant will occur in strict conformity with AVEC’s procurement policies,
conformance with OMB circulars and DCAA principles.
Resumes are included in Tab A.
4.1.3 Project Accountant(s)
Indicate who will be performing the accounting of this project for the grantee and include a resume.
In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the applicant would like
those excluded from the web posting of this application. If the applicant does not have a project
accountant indicate how you intend to solicit financial accounting support.
Debbie Bullock, Manager of Administrative Services, will provide support in accounting, payables,
financial reporting, and capitalization of assets in accordance with AEA guidelines. Debbie’s bio is
included under Tab A.
4.1.4 Financial Accounting System
Describe the controls that will be utilized to ensure that only costs that are reasonable, ordinary and
necessary will be allocated to this project. Also discuss the controls in place that will ensure that no
expenses for overhead, or any other unallowable costs will be requested for reimbursement from
the Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program.
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AVEC’s accounting system consists of software, procedures and controls driven by the daily inputs
and other actions of competent employees throughout the organization. The software is
comprised of a comprehensive suite of Daffron-brand modules including accounting
(payables/payroll/general ledger), work orders, purchase orders, customer service and billing, and
warehouse/inventory. Some ancillary functions are accomplished on spreadsheets with data
downloaded from the various Daffron modules.
Procedures and controls include but are not limited to adequate separation of duties, manager -
level approval of all expenditures, CEO-level approval of all major expenditures, a formal
purchasing system (including purchase orders) for acquisition of materials and components, and a
formal contracting system (including task orders) for acquisition of contractual services
(consultants, construction, etc.). Virtually all AVEC employees are users of the accounting system,
at least to a minimal extent. Primary users include the Accounting Department; all managers due
to their involvement in controlling and ensuring the propriety of costs; and the Projects
Development and Key Accounts Department, particularly its Project Manager, its Office
Administrator and its Senior Accountant; these three employees are primarily responsible for all
grant reporting.
AVEC’s team, with years of experience and knowledge of managing AEA-funded project costs and
grant reimbursements, has a system in place for ensuring that only costs that are re asonable,
ordinary, and necessary are charged to a Project, and that only costs that are eligible are submitted
for reimbursement. First, AVEC’s project manager is responsible for determining whether costs are
appropriate and acceptable. The project manager reviews all invoices from contractors and
vendors and all in-house labor and equipment charges. Second, the Projects Development and Key
Accounts Department Manager reviews costs associated with outsourced services, including
consultant and contractor invoices, to ensure that the charges are reasonable. The department
manager also reviews his department’s staff labor charges (timesheets) to the project. Third, the
Operations and Engineering Department Managers review all in -house labor (timesheets) and
expense reports for their respective departments to make sure that the charges are acceptable.
Finally, the Projects Development and Key Accounts Department Senior Accountant, while
preparing AEA financial reports and reimbursement requests, provides a revie w of both
outsourced and in-house charges to determine whether they are allowable costs. The Senior
Accountant is very experienced with REF grant reporting and grant agreements and understands
what costs would be accepted by AEA.
AVEC has systems in place to keep unacceptable overhead costs from being charged to and
reimbursed through the REF Grant Fund Program. Upon project initiation, an AVEC work order
number is created to track all project labor and expenses. AVEC staff and contractors reference this
number on all timesheets and invoices when working on the project, ensuring that project costs
are known. Purchase orders are universally used to establish spending limits for purchases of
materials, which are then monitored by the Accounting Department through the enterprise
accounting system. Task orders and contracts are universally used to establish spending limits for
purchases of contractual services, which are then monitored by the Project Development and Key
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Accounts Department utilizing spreadsheets. Direct labor expenses (gross payroll) are tracked
separately from overhead costs including employee benefits and payroll taxes. Once labor hours
have been calculated, overhead including employee benefits and payroll taxes are applied in a
separate transaction on the work order.
AVEC and AEA have an agreed rate cap for employer costs of payroll, consisting only of employee
benefits and payroll taxes. AVEC can ensure that only allowable costs would be requested for
reimbursement because the direct labor and indirect/overhead costs are separate transactions
(and thus the indirect/overhead amounts can be easily omitted from reimbursement), and because
the allowable rate has been established and agreed upon (and thus can be easily included for
reimbursement).
4.2 Local Workforce
Criteria: Stage 2-2.E: The project uses local labor and trains a local labor workforce.
Describe how the project will use local labor or train a local labor workforce.
AVEC uses local labor whenever possible in both daily operations and special projects; recognizing
that local labor is good for its customers’ families. Local wages circulate, often multiple times,
within the community thereby benefitting the community as a whole. AVEC project managers also
know there are tasks that are more competently done by local folks; for example, bear guards and
four-wheel drivers.
It is typical that local labor saves money within special project budgets as demonstrated in
comparing budgets with local labor wages against imported labor wages, travel and per diem. This
is true for not only its own projects but also for its contractors . Therefore, AVEC addresses local
labor in its bid documents as appropriate and allowed by law. For example, part of the Contractor’s
Responsibilities in the Emmonak bid documents says:
“Local Labor and Local Firms Participation Goal: The participation goal for this project has been
established as a percentage of the total dollar amount awarded to the successful bidder in the
amount of 20% to local labor and local firms. The successful bidder shall provide the Owner
documentation to demonstrate compliance with this goal. If this goal cannot be reached and good
faith efforts were demonstrated through documentation to the Owner, the Owner has the right to
issue a variance to this section.”
Also, from the New Stuyahok bid documents:
“Use of Local Labor and Local Firms: To the maximum extent practicable, CONTRACTOR shall
accomplish the Project using local labor and Alaska firms.”
In most AVEC communities the power plant operators are emplo yees of their city government.
Through a contract process, AVEC reimburses the city for the wages and fringe benefits of the
power plant operators. During project feasibility, design and construction phases, plant operators
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provide necessary assistance; typically with tasks like bird monitoring, taking photographs,
changing SIM cards, hosting and assisting engineers and others coming into the community for
project work.
AVEC is very proud of its training program wherein power plant operators are trained by an
itinerant training supervisor who travels continuously to AVEC communities and works one-on-one
with the operators as needed and throughout the year.
SECTION 5 – TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
5.1 Resource Availability
Criteria: Stage 2-3.A: The renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis, and
project permits and other authorizations can reasonably be obtained.
5.1.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available, including average
resource availability on an annual basis. Describe the pros and cons of your proposed energy
resource vs. other alternatives that may be available for the market to be served by your project.
For pre-construction applications, describe the resource to the extent known. For design and
permitting or construction projects, please provide feasibility documents, design documents, and
permitting documents (if applicable) as attachments to this application.
Construction of the heat recovery module is the first step toward gaining substantial additional
heat from the existing recovered heat system, including capturing heat from generator exhaust.
This project does not propose repairs or maintenance to the system; instead it is the first step
toward capturing more heat from the Bethe l Power Plant.
Based on the reconnaissance assessment and more recent feasibility and design work completed
by Coffman Engineers, AVEC believes there is a great deal more recoverable heat that could be
made available to the community. Conservatively at current power generation levels, the Bethel
power plant has the potential to provide a net of approxi mately 45,500 MMBTUH. This will
displace the burning of over 1.2 million gallons of fuel in commercial consumer’s boilers (heaters).
The above estimate is based on the following assumptions:
Generators have about 40% heat utilization, meaning 60% of the heat in the fuel is NOT
converted to electricity. If one generator produces 2.2 megawatts of electricity, then it also
produces 3.3 megawatts of heat.
Converting to therms, 3.3 megawatts = 11.3 million BTUH = 113 therms per hour per generator
and: 113 therms/hr/gen x 8760 hr/yr = 989,880 therms/yr/gen
Heating oil at $6/gallon in a 70% efficient home boiler will yield $6.12/therm.
Multiplying 113 therms/hr/generator x $6.12/therm = $691.56 equivalent value per hour per
generator.
One generator in continuous operation (8,760 hrs per year) yields $691.56 equivalent
value/hr/gen x 8,760 hr/yr = $6,060,000 equivalent value per year per generator.
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Being conservative, AVEC has de-rated the effectiveness of entire recovered heat system to only
50%, thereby each generator has a potential yield of about 495,000 therms (989,880/2) in heat
recovery per year at the subscribers’ premises. 495,000 therms is equivalent to 500,000 gallons of
heating oil, from which we arrive at 500,000 gallons/year/gen x 2.4 gen = 1,200,000 gallons/year
displaced (not burned) in consumer boilers at $6/gallon, or $7.2 million in heating fuel costs.
It should be noted that the above-mentioned available recovered (net) heat resource is based on a
very conservative estimate. If greater than half of the heat can be utilized, which could be
expected in future years as the system is upgraded, the benefits will increase proportionately. It
can also be fairly stated that in very cold weather when heating demand is the greatest, the power
plant operates at above average utilization and can provide above average heat to the off-takers.
Recovered heat is an existing and viable energy resource in Bethel. There is a proven recovered
heat system that has served the community for over 40 years. Wind ener gy is under investigation
in Bethel. A future wind project would work together with the recovered heat system.
5.1.2 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues.
List of applicable permits
Anticipated permitting timeline
Identify and describe potential barriers
No environmental permits are required.
5.2 Project Site
Criteria: Stage 2-3.B: A site is available and suitable for the proposed energy system.
Describe the availability of the site and its suitability for the proposed energy system. Identify
potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the project or how you
intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
No land ownership issues exist. AVEC owns the area proposed for the heat recovery module.
5.3 Project Risk
Criteria: Stage 2-3.C: Project technical and environmental risks are reasonable.
5.3.1 Technical Risk
Describe potential technical risks and how you would address them.
AVEC does not see any issues with constructing this heat recovery module. AVEC has successfully
constructed buildings and recovered heat systems in the recent past and will use their experience
to implement this project.
The primary tie-in points to the existing heat recovery loop will be located outside of the heat
recovery module building, which will allow for uninterrupted operation of the power plant while
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work on the heat recovery loop is completed. Valving is in place to bypass the heat recovery
distribution piping while the system upgrades are completed. No shutdown is anticipated.
5.3.2 Environmental Risk
Explain whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will be
addressed:
Threatened or endangered species
Habitat issues
Wetlands and other protected areas
Archaeological and historical resources
Land development constraints
Telecommunications interference
Aviation considerations
Visual, aesthetics impacts
Identify and describe other potential barriers
There are no environmental risks and no potential barriers associated with the construction of the
heat recovery module. The building site is immediately adjacent to the diesel generator powered
existing power plant, therefore, environmental concerns do not exist. Visual, aviation, or
telecommunication issues do not exist at this location. The proposed module area has been
previously filled; therefore no wetlands issues exist. AVEC owns the land where the building is
proposed.
5.4 Existing and Proposed Energy System
Criteria: Stage 2-3.D: The proposed energy system can reliably produce and deliver energy as
planned.
5.4.1 Basic Configuration of Existing Energy System
Describe the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about the
number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
The Bethel power plant consists of six, water-cooled diesel powered EMD 16-645 E4B generators
rated at 2.2MW. The generators are housed in a single building. Three generators are 39 years old
and the other three are 30, 25 and 23 years old . The efficiency of the power plant in 2014 was
13.82 kWh/gallon (AVEC 2014 generation report data).
The engine generators are cooled through a combined cooling and heat recovery system. The
cooling system is directly connected to the heat recovery loop without an isolation heat exchanger.
There are several large radiators to dissipate excess heat not used in the heat recovery loop. The
cooling fluid is corrosion inhibited water with no glycol for freeze protection.
The cooling/heat recovery is distributed through one continuous (distribution) piping system
consisting of a 10-inch mainline with some 6-inch and 4-inch loops extending to the customer
facilities (off-takers). The system consists of steel pipe with mechanical couplings, foam insulation,
and metal jacketing. The piping is mounted above ground on steel pipe supports. Users have heat
exchangers in their facilities to transfer the heat to their internal piping systems.
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The diesel prime movers are arranged in the center of the power plant building. A separate room
to the north houses four booster pumps, five expansion tanks, and one open make -up tank to hold
a reserve quantity of cooling fluid. An arrangement of thermostatic valves and isolation valves
diverts the fluid in whole or in part to the radiators. Additional details regarding the recovered
heat system is found in the AVEC Bethel Heat Recovery Inspection and Recommendations (Tab E).
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Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt1 grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 6
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 2.2MW each
iii. Generator/boilers/other type EMD 16-645 E4B
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 3 generators are 39 years old; 1 generator is 30
years old; 1 generator is 25 years old; 1
generator is 23 years old
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 13.82 (kWh/gal) (2014 generation report)
vi. is there heat recovery and is it operational? Yes/Yes
b) Annual O&M cost
i. Annual O&M cost for labor $750,000 (labor and non-labor)
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 41,692,800 kWh generated (2014 generation report)
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] 3,016,647 gallons (estimated, based upon May-Dec 2014 generation
report)
Other
iii. Peak Load 6,550 kWh (December, 2014 generation report)
iv. Average Load 4,729 kWh (2014 generation report)
v. Minimum Load 4,297 kWh (August, 2014 generation report)
vi. Efficiency 13.82 (kWh/gal) (2014 generation report)
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
1 The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
Association, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.
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5.4.2 Future Trends
Describe the anticipated energy demand in the community over the life of the project.
Bethel is a growing community with a population increase of 16.3% from the year 2000 to 2013.
Their 2011 comprehensive plan outlined several improvements and additions to their existing
facilities including; Port of Bethel expansion plans and harbor improvements, a new fire
department substation, additional water/sewer transfer stations, upgrades to the Bethel Youth
Center and the completion of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Aquatic Center, which recently opened its
doors in 2014. Expansion and improvements to Bethel’s existing trail and park systems are a
community goal which, when realized, will enhance quality of life in Bethel and discourage resident
relocation.
Importantly, there are a number of new and recently constructed buildings which could connect to
the heat recovery system. These include the new Bethel Aquatic Center, YKHC Long-Term Care
Building, and YKHC Alcohol Treatment Center.
5.4.3 Impact on Rates
Briefly explain what if any effect your project will have on electrical rates in the proposed benefit
area over the life of the project. For PCE eligible communities, please describe the expected
impact would be for both pre and post PCE.
Because little is known about the buildings that are served by the existing recovered heat system
and because they are not metered, the following assumptions were used to determine the
following pages of information:
1) Building square footage is estimated based on Google Map s and internet research.
2) Each building’s annual heating oil and electricity consumption is based on published energy
utilization indices from Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s White Paper on Energy Use in
Alaska’s Public Facilities the Bethel region. Further adjustments were made to this index to account
for each building’s estimated energy usage pattern.
3) The existing buildings use recovered heat and diesel heating fuel. For consistency and because
the exact benefit of recovered heat is unknown, the combined annual recove red heat and heating
fuel consumption was estimated in terms of gallons of heating oil.
4) Existing buildings receive 90% of their heat from the recovered heat system.
There are about 10 facilities which could be served by expansion of the recovered hea t system. It
has not been determined which buildings will be connected in the future. Five new
“representative” buildings (YKHC Long-Term Care Building, Department of Corrections Adult
Corrections, Department of Corrections Youth Facility, YKHC Alcohol Treatment Center, and Bethel
Aquatic Center were selected to analyze in this evaluation These buildings are under construction
or recently completed; therefore assumptions were made about their size and heating use.
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Building name
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital (operated by YKHC) (currently connected)
Type or primary usage of the building
Hospital and clinic
Location
700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway (See attached map.)
Hours of operation
24 hours/day
Single structure or multiple units
Single Structure
Total square footage
100,000 square feet (estimated)
Electrical consumption per year
1,009,000 kWH/year (estimated)
Heating oil/fuel consumption per year
The building utilizes recovered heat from the Bethel power plant and diesel heating fuel. The
combined consumption is estimated at 85,000 gallons/year.
Average number of occupants
37 hospital beds; estimate occupancy at 75 (staff and patients)
Has an energy audit been performed? When? Please provide a copy of the energy audit, if
applicable.
Unknown; but will be determined during the next phase of work.
Have building thermal energy efficiency upgrades been completed?
If applicable, please provide evidence of efficiency improvements including cost and anticipated
savings associated with upgrades.
Unknown
Estimated annual heating fuel savings
76,500 gallon/year (estimated; 90% of total heat)
If the building is not yet constructed please provide evidence of the value of planned building
envelope efficiency investments beyond typical construction practices. Include anticipated
savings associated with efficiency investments if available.
N/A
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Building name
State of Alaska Department of Corrections Adult Corrections Center (currently connected)
Type or primary usage of the building
Prison
Location
1000 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway (See attached map.)
Hours of operation
24 hours/day
Single structure or multiple units
Single Structure
Total square footage
40,000 square feet (estimated)
Electrical consumption per year
403,000 kWH/year (estimated)
Heating oil/fuel consumption per year
The building utilizes recovered heat from the Bethel power plant and diesel heating fuel. The
combined consumption is estimated at 34,000 gallons/year.
Average number of occupants
Under investigation
Has an energy audit been performed? When? Please provide a copy of the energy audit, if
applicable.
Under investigation
Have building thermal energy efficiency upgrades been completed?
If applicable, please provide evidence of efficiency improvements including cost and anticipated
savings associated with upgrades.
Unknown
Estimated annual heating fuel savings
30,600 gallon/year (estimated; 90% of total heat)
If the building is not yet constructed please provide evidence of the value of planned building
envelope efficiency investments beyond typical construction practices. Include anticipated
savings associated with efficiency investments if available.
N/A
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Building name
State of Alaska Department of Corrections Youth Facility (currently connected)
Type or primary usage of the building
Youth Corrections Facility
Location
1000 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway (See attached map.)
Hours of operation
24 hours/day
Single structure or multiple units
Single Structure
Total square footage
18,000 square feet (estimated)
Electrical consumption per year
181,000 kWH/year (estimated)
Heating oil/fuel consumption per year
The building utilizes recovered heat from the Bethel power plant and diesel heating fuel. The
combined consumption is estimated at 15,200 gallons/year.
Average number of occupants
Under investigation
Has an energy audit been performed? When? Please provide a copy of the energy audit, if
applicable.
Under investigation
Have building thermal energy efficiency upgrades been completed?
If applicable, please provide evidence of efficiency improvements including cost and anticipated
savings associated with upgrades.
Unknown
Estimated annual heating fuel savings
13,680 gallon/year (estimated; 90% of total heat)
If the building is not yet constructed please provide evidence of the value of planned building
envelope efficiency investments beyond typical construction practices. Include anticipated
savings associated with efficiency investments if available.
N/A
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Building name
YKHC Alcohol Treatment Center (PATC) (under construction)
Type or primary usage of the building
Healthcare
Location
Under construction near the power plant.
Hours of operation
24 hours/day (expected)
Single structure or multiple units
Single story
Total square footage
3,100 square feet
Electrical consumption per year
31,000 kWH/year (estimated)
Heating oil/fuel consumption per year
Estimated at 2,600 gallon/year
Average number of occupants
Under investigation
Has an energy audit been performed? When? Please provide a copy of the energy audit, if
applicable.
Under investigation
Have building thermal energy efficiency upgrades been completed?
If applicable, please provide evidence of efficiency improvements including cost and anticipated
savings associated with upgrades.
New building; expect that efficiency measures are incorporated in design.
Estimated annual heating fuel savings
2,340 gallon/year (estimated; 90% of total heat)
If the building is not yet constructed please provide evidence of the value of planned building
envelope efficiency investments beyond typical construction practices. Include anticipated
savings associated with efficiency investments if available.
Unknown
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Building name
Yukon Kuskokwim Aquatic Center
Type or primary usage of the building
Aquatic and Fitness Center
Location
267 Akiachak Drive
Hours of operation
15 hours/day
Single structure or multiple units
Single Structure
Total square footage
21,200 square feet
Electrical consumption per year
680,000 kWH/year (estimated)
Heating oil/fuel consumption per year
50,000 gallons/year (estimated)
Average number of occupants
Unknown
Has an energy audit been performed? When? Please provide a copy of the energy audit, if
applicable.
Unknown
Have building thermal energy efficiency upgrades been completed?
If applicable, please provide evidence of efficiency improvements including cost and anticipated
savings associated with upgrades.
Unknown
Estimated annual heating fuel savings
45,000 gallon/year (estimated; 90% of total heat)
If the building is not yet constructed please provide evidence of the value of planned building
envelope efficiency investments beyond typical construction practices. Include anticipated
savings associated with efficiency investments if available.
N/A
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5.4.4 Proposed System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
Optimum installed capacity
Anticipated capacity factor
Anticipated annual generation
Anticipated barriers
Integration plan
Delivery methods
Renewable Technology
While not technically a renewable technology, this project involves constructing a heat recovery
module. The module would allow better control and utilization of the heat captured from the
Bethel Power Plant generators.
The Bethel power plant heat recovery system is currently functioning on a commercial scale
serving several facilities. It provides heat, displacing fuel that community buildings would
otherwise have to purchase at a higher cost than the recovered heat from the power plant. Details
on the system are found in Section 5.4.1 of this application and in AVEC Bethel Heat Recovery
Inspection and Recommendations (Tab E).
Optimum Installed Capacity
All generator sets are currently connected to the heat recovery system. Conservatively speaking,
recovered heat could displace up to 1.2 million gallons of heating fuel. AVEC believes the current
utilization is well below that figure, meaning the community is not yet taking full advantage of
available heat. Optimally, utilization would approach 90% of available heat.
Anticipated Capacity Factor
It is expected that 90% of available recovered heat could be used. Approximately 10% of the
recovered heat could be lost in the distribution through pipe heat loss, heat exchanger
inefficiencies, and other factors.
Anticipated Annual Generation
At current utilization levels, the Bethel power plant has the potential to provide a net of
approximately 45,500 MMBTUH.
Anticipated Barriers
Constructing the new heat recovery module presents no significant barriers.
Minor barriers may exist in the future when integrating the new piping system with the older
recovered heat system. Additionally, some minor modifications to the new user’s existing heat
systems may be required to integrate the heat recovery loop with their system. As integration
would be isolated to tie in locations, replacement of some piping and components would result.
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Basic Integration Concept
The new heat recovery module would isolate the existing heat recovery loop from the genset
cooling system. It would be integrated into the system via new piping and tie-in points located
outside of power plant.
Delivery Methods
Recovered heat will be delivered via the new heat exchanger loop between the power plant the
new heat recovery module (proposed here), the existing main heat recovery piping distribution
loop system from the heat recovery module, and new branch piping to the specific facilities.
Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity (Wind,
Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
Recovered heat
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Heat [MMBtu] 45,500 MMBTUH
c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood or pellets [cords, green tons,
dry tons]
iv. Other
5.4.5 Metering Equipment
Please provide a short narrative, and cost estimate, identifying the metering equipment that will be
used to comply with the operations reporting requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the Request
for Applications.
An energy (BTU) meter will be installed in the heat recovery module to measure the flow rate and
temperatures to and from the heat recovery distribution network. An in -stream induction type
flow meter – such as the Badger ModMAG M2000 series – or other suitable technology will be
used, along with temperature sensors. A PLC will be utilized to calculate the energy transfer rate.
Using the meter, a calculation will be performed on the flow and temperature change in order to
obtain the net heat recovery delivered to the distribution network. The flow meter will include a
communications link to the power plant operator interface panel. The total cost of the meter and
associated equipment and labor is $11,230 (metering costs are included in the project budget).
In the future, energy (BTU) meters will be installed on all customer connections to the recovered
heat system for billing purposes. Distribution system losses can then be calculated.
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Electrical metering is included in the heat recovery module. A single me ter will be installed on the
main feeder to the new module and will track energy consumption required to operate the heat
recovery system, including pumps, lights, heat trace, etc. The electrical meter will have
communications capability for reporting to AVEC operators.
SECTION 6 – ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS
6.1 Economic Feasibility
Criteria: Stage 2-4.A: The project is shown to be economically feasible (net positive savings in fuel,
operation and maintenance, and capital costs over the life of the proposed project).
6.1.1 Economic Benefit
Explain the economic benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings, and how the people of
Alaska will benefit from the project. The benefits information should include the following:
Anticipated annual and lifetime fuel displacement (gallons and dollars)
Anticipated annual and lifetime revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement
price, RCA tariff, or cost based rate)
Additional incentives (i.e. tax credits)
Additional revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable energy subsidies or
programs that might be available)
The economic model used by AEA is available at
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Programs/Renewable-Energy-Fund/Rounds#round9. This
economic model may be used by applicants but is not required. The final benefit/cost ratio used
will be derived from the AEA model to ensure a level playing field for all applicant s. If used, please
submit the model with the application.
Construction of the heat recovery module is the first step in a multi -phased plan to capture
additional heat from the Bethel Power Plant in order to serve additional customers.
Once all phases are completed and new connections are installed, numerous economic benefits
would arise:
Substantial Heating Fuel Savings. Since there is no metering on the existing heat recovery
system, current heating fuel displacement at the four facilities now connected to the heat
recovery system can only be estimated at 147,780 gallon s/year. Assuming 1,200,000
gallons/year minimum potential fuel savings (see Coffman reconnaissance assessment) fuel
savings is estimated at approximately $7.33 million during the first year, assuming a fuel price
of $6.11/gallon (July 2015 heating fuel according to DCCED website).
Fuel Savings Benefits to Key Facilities. Reduced heating costs will benefit all of Bethel and the
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta area, since it would increase available funds for the operations of
important community facilities that provide services such as health care and job training.
Improved Revenue to the Cooperative. AVEC would waste less heat and add revenue to the
cooperative. In 2014, the recovered heat system brought in approximately $1,176,600 gross
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revenue. Once the system is improved and expanded, it is likely that the system could bring in
between $6 and $8 million/year in revenue to AVEC. Additional revenue is used to assure long
term viability of the system by providing the capital necessary to maintain and or replace
sections of pipe as they age and to lower the cost of service for AVEC members.
Potential additional annual incentives/Potential additional annual revenue streams
Tax credits are not expected to be beneficial to the project due to AVEC’s status as a non -profit
entity. In addition, the project would not be eligible for green tag sal es, since it is not a renewable
technology.
6.1.2 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
Identify the potential power buyer(s)/customer(s) and anticipated power purchase/sales price
range. Indicate the proposed rate of return from the grant-funded project.
Potential new customers. The following new customers could be served by the Bethel Power Plant
Heat Recovery System: City Aquatic Center, YKHC Long-Term Care Building, and YKHC Alcohol
Treatment Center. In addition, the City of Bethel has expressed interest in re-connecting to the
system as it was once connected. In the future AVEC expects to construct a second loop which
could connect additional buildings.
Potential Sales price. Based on record maintained by Bethel Utilities (previous Bethel owner) and
AVEC, heat sold from the Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery System made the utility between
approximately $784,000 and $1,306,900 in the years between 2009 and 2014. The average annual
amount charged was about $1,063,750. See the table below.
It should be noted that heat energy metering is an industry standard not currently utilized in the
Bethel heat recovery system. Users are charged for heat by a formula based on the facility’s history
and the monthly weather (heating degree days). Metering of the heat leaving the plant and
consumed at each user to current standards is a priority upgrade for the future project. AVEC
understands that this upgrade is valuable for management decisions as well as client billing. It was
also reported that BTU meters (meters to measure the heat delivered to a user) have been
unreliable in the past. A meter plan and design considering new robust and accurate BTU meters,
AVEC and user benefits, and code or state regulation will be developed during this phase of work
and will proceed throughout all future development of the system.
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YKHC= Hospital and Unit 800 (apartment) building
UAF=University of Alaska, Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus
DOC= State of Alaska Department of Corrections Adult Corrections Center
Youth Facilities= Department of Corrections Bethel Youth Facility
AVEC’s typical charge for heat delivered to a community owned heat loop is ½ AVEC’s cost per BTU
based on the heating value of its fuel. In the case of Bethel, AVEC delivers heat to the customer.
Therefore the cost of the heat will be reflective of the cost of delivered heat. In any case, the cost
of delivered heat is expected to be well below the cost of the customer’s self-generated heat in
their own boilers since AVEC purchases fuel at significantly lower prices than any commercial entity
in Bethel.
Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project. In 2014, the recovered heat system brought
in approximately $1,176,600. Once the system is improved and expanded, it is likely that the
system could bring in between $6 and $8 million/year in revenue to AVEC.
6.1.3 Public Benefit for Projects with Private Sector Sales
For projects that include sales of power to private sector businesses (sawmills, cruise ships, mines,
etc.), please provide a brief description of the direct and indirect public benefits derived from the
project as well as the private sector benefits and complete the table below. See section 1.6 in the
Request for Applications for more information.
AVEC currently provides recovered heat to public buildings and facilities. At present, there is no
plan to provide heat to private sector-owned facilities.
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month)
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at private sector businesses
($)
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the Alaskan public ($)
6.2 Financing Plan
Criteria: Stage 2-4.B: The project has an adequate financing plan for completion of the grant-
funded phase and has considered options for financing subsequent phases of the project.
Facilities
Year YKHC UAF DOC Youth Facility Total
2009 $559,000 $74,000 $172,000 $52,000 $857,000
2010 $510,500 $73,500 $145,000 $55,000 $784,000
2011 $624,000 $116,000 $185,000 $76,000 $1,001,000
2012 $739,000 $136,000 $286,000 $96,000 $1,257,000
2013 $695,600 $132,500 $392,300 $86,500 $1,306,900
2014 $752,900 $104,900 $275,800 $43,000 $1,176,600
Average $646,833 $106,150 $242,683 $68,083 $1,063,750
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6.2.1 Additional Funds
Identify the source and amount of all additional funds needed to complete the work in the phase(s)
for which REF funding is being applied in this application. Indicate whether these funds are
secured or pending future approvals. Describe the impact, if any, that the timing of additional funds
would have on the ability to proceed with the grant.
Identification of other funding sources. AVEC has determined that to better serve Bethel facilities
with recovered heat from the power plant, the future phases of design and construction project
will be needed. Approximately $5.4 million additional funding, will come from the future rounds of
the REF program, U.S. Department of Agriculture High Energy Cost Grant (HECG) Program, or
another grant program, supplemented by AVEC matching funds.
Recognizing the trend AEA has established and references in the REF Round IX guidance for
encouraging other-than-REF funds for construction phase projects, AVEC constantly researches and
applies for federal grants for its projects. AVEC’s history demonstrates a commitment to
completion of projects funded through the REF. AVEC funds its match obligations and project costs
above estimates through loans and would do so for the construction of the Bethel Power Plant
Heat Recovery Module.
It should be noted that AVEC provided funding to bring the design from the 35% stage to 65%
design and cost estimate. AVEC has been approached by various public entities requesting
connection to the heat recovery system and forward movement on this project is necessary to
accommodate those that are interested.
6.2.2 Financing opportunities/limitations
If the proposed project includes final design or construction phases, what are your opportunities
and/or limitations to fund this project with a loan, bonds, or other financing options?
It is important to note that all loan and bonding financing options, even those with small interest
rates, will necessarily increase the customers’ cost of electricity and or heat. Since its members
already pay some of the highest electric rates in the nation, AVEC endeavors to complete project
funding packages with grant funds. AVEC now has an approximate total debt of $65 M but is not
close to its mandated debt ceiling.
6.2.2 Cost Overruns
Describe the plan to cover potential cost increases or shortfalls in funding.
AVEC’s consulting engineers and professional cost estimator developed the 65% design and cost
estimate (attached). Cost estimates are taken very seriously and are developed carefully, and when
necessary multiyear escalation and contingencies are included . No cost overrun is expected
because the numbers in the estimate are conservative. As AVEC has done in the past, it will cover
any cost increase or shortfall in funding necessary to complete a started project.
6.2.3 Subsequent Phases
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If subsequent phases are required beyond the phases being applied for in this application, describe
the anticipated sources of funding and the likelihood of receipt of those funds.
AVEC is currently working with their consulting engineer to better define future phases of the
Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery Project. In summary, future work includes:
Completion of a detailed assessment of the recovered heat system and preparation of
conceptual design of essential upgrades and identification of potential new recovered heat
connections (currently funded and underway)
Final design of the exhaust heat recovery to better capture heat directly from the generators
Final design of new connections identified in the detailed assessment
Construction of the exhaust heat recovery system
Construction of new connections
Design and construction of an additional heat recovery loop
As a not-for-profit cooperative, AVEC is able to take advantage of various federal and state grant
programs. In addition, AVEC often teams with local city and tribal governments to secure grant
funds. AVEC would look to securing these “soft” fund s before borrowing the money to complete
work. AVEC is confident in their position to obtain grant funds for future phases.
6.3 Other Public Benefit
Criteria: Stage 3-4.C: Other benefits to the Alaska public are demonstrated. Avoided costs alone
will not be presumed to be in the best interest of the public.
Describe the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project. For the
purpose of evaluating this criterion, public benefits are those benefits that would be considered
unique to a given project and not generic to any renewable resource. For example, decreased
greenhouse gas emission, stable pricing of fuel source, won’t be considered under this category.
Some examples of other public benefits include:
The project will result in developing infrastructure (roads, trails, etc.) that can be used for other
purposes
The project will result in a direct long-term increase in jobs (operating, supplying fuel, etc.)
The project will solve other problems for the community (waste disposal, food security, etc.)
The project will generate useful information that could be used by the public in other parts of the
state
The project will promote or sustain long-term commercial economic development for the
community
The proposed Heat Recovery Module has many benefits, which are very important, yet non -
economic:
The new heat recovery module would allow the generators to maintain cooled temperatures and
stay operational in the event of any problems with the heat recovery system. Currently, the
Bethel’s power generators are cooled by the heat recovery system . The generators are cooled by
the water running through pipes which leave the power plant in a single l oop. If the heat recovery
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system were to fail, the power plant would have to shut down, and then manually switch existing
valving in the plant for engine cooling.
This benefit cannot be understated. The loss of community-wide electrical power puts facilities and
residents at risk. This project helps to ensure continued operations of the hospital and correction
facilities and keeps valuable community resources, like the water and sewer systems, from failing.
The heat recovery module would lead to su bsequent phases of heat recovery projects which will
ensure that the system continues to operate.
Some of the existing heat recovery system users do not have a backup heating systems sized to
meet their building’s heating demand. While those buildings may not be damaged by lower
temperatures, it is expected that the facilities would not be able to continue their operations and
business.
This heat recovery module would include meters to help determine the amount of heat
delivered and returned via the existing system. BTU meters have failed on most of the
connections, and rates to charge each facility are based on a complicated calculation. Although
additional meters will be needed at each facility served, proposed metering associated with the
module will help to understand and ensure that customers are charged appropriately.
As previously mentioned, construction of the heat recovery module is the first step leading to
other projects that will ensure that the heat recovery system is operating at its full potential. Once
all the recovered heat system phases are implemented and new connections are installed
numerous other noneconomic benefits would occur:
Reduced heating costs would benefit all Bethel and the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta area, since it
would increase available funds for the operations of important community facilities that
provide services such as health care and job training.
Reduced fossil fuel emission, which results in improved air quality and decreased contribution
to global climate change, would occur.
Reduced fuel consumption, which reduces the volume of fuel transported and the potential for
fuel spills and environmental impacts, would be realized.
SECTION 7 – SUSTAINABILITY
Describe your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable throughout its
economic life.
Include at a minimum:
Capability of the Applicant to demonstrate the capacity, both administratively and financially, to
provide for the long-term operation and maintenance of the proposed project
Is the Applicant current on all loans and required reporting to state and federal agencies?
Likelihood of the resource being available over the life of the project
Likelihood of a sufficient market for energy produced over the life of the project
As a successful utility that has been in operation since 1968, AVEC is completely able to finance,
operate, and maintain this project for the design life. AVEC has capacity and experience to operate
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this project. AVEC has experience in designing and constructing, operating and maintaining energy
systems throughout rural Alaska. AVEC met reporting requirements for 22 state and 27 federal
grants in 2014 and is current on all outstanding loans.
Likelihood of the resource being available over the life of the project. The Bethel Power Plant will
continue to provide electricity to its community.
Sufficient market for energy over the life of the project: As the largest community in Western
Alaska and the main port on the Kuskokwim River, Bethel’s energy demand will likely increase over
the life of this project.
SECTION 8 – PROJECT READINESS
Describe what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed with
work once your grant is approved.
Specifically address your progress towards or readiness to begin, at a minimum, the following:
The phase(s) that must be completed prior to beginning the phase(s) proposed in this
application
The phase(s) proposed in this application
Obtaining all necessary permits
Securing land access and use for the project
Procuring all necessary equipment and materials
Improving the thermal energy efficiency of the building(s) to be served by the heat project
As a necessary step to obtain construction funding from AEA, a feasibility study and 65% design
have been completed for the Bethel Heat Recovery Module and are attached to this application.
AVEC owns the land where the module would be constructed. Because the module would be
located adjacent to the power plant in an area that was previously filled, permitting is not
required. Equipment and materials would be purchased with this grant funding. The buildings that
would connect to the system are new construction and designed with energy efficiency in mind.
SECTION 9 – LOCAL SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION
Describe local support and opposition, known or anticipated, for the project. Include letters,
resolutions, or other documentation of local support from the community that would benefit from
this project. The Documentation of support must be dated within one year of the RFA date of July
7, 2015
The community of Bethel supports this project and is interested in moving forward with this
important project and ultimately the upgrades and expansion to the recovered heat system .
Letters of support have been received from the City of Bethel, Orutsararmuit Native Council, Yukon
Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Department of Corrections, Bethel Youth Facility, and UAF
Kuskokwim Campus. YKHC’s letter includes an interest to purchase additional heat for their
facilities that are under construction (Tab B).
SECTION 10 – COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER AWARDS
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Identify other grants that may have been previously awarded to the Applicant by the Authority for
this or any other project. Describe the degree you have been able to meet the requirements of
previous grants including project deadlines, reporting, and information requests.
AVEC’s record in grant administration and project management is excellent. Grant and project
managers (in particular, Steve Gilbert and Forest Button) and the financial staff (in particular, Alden
Worachek) complete all reporting and information requests in a timely manner. In addition to
many successful REF grants, AVEC’s grant history shows successful Rural Utility Service High Energy
Cost Grants, Alaska Community Development Block Grants, Norton Sound Economic Development
Grants, and Alaska Legislative Grants.
In 2014, AVEC successfully met reporting requirements for 22 state and 27 federal grants. An
independent auditor’s report on compliance with aspects of contractual agreements and
regulatory requirements, independent auditor’s report on internal control over financial reporting
and on compliance and other matters, and an independent auditor’s report on compliance for
each major federal program and report on internal control over compliance required by OMB
Circular A-133 for AVEC for 2014 did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over
compliance that they considered to be a material weakness. In addition, the independent auditor’s
report on compliance with aspects of contractual agreements and regulatory requirements stated
that nothing indicated AVEC failed to comply with the terms, covenants, provisions, or conditions
of loan, grants, and security instruments as specified in 7 CFR part 1773.
AVEC was awarded $645,613 through a REF Round 8 grant for a system assessment and conceptual
designs for adding additional customers to the Bethel Heat Recovery System.
SECTION 11 –LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR PRIOR PHASES
In the space below please provide a list additional documents attached to support completion of
prior phases.
Please see the following documents that provide further information on the Bethel Power Plant
Heat Recovery Module under Tab E:
AVEC Bethel Heat Recovery Inspection and Recommendations (August 2014)
Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery System Upgrades 35% Design Narrative (August 2015)
Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery System Upgrades 35% Design Drawings (August 2015)
Bethel Power Plant Heat Module 65% Design Narrative (September 2015)
Bethel Power Plant Heat Module 65% Design Drawings (September 2015)
Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery Module 65%Design Construction Cost Estimate (prepared
by HMS, Inc.)
Coffman Fee Proposal
SECTION 12 –LIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
In the space below please provide a list of additional information submitted for consideration
Listed above
Tab A
Resumes
Tab A is provided as a separate file to this document.
Tab B
Letters of Support
Tab C
Heat Project Information
No information provided within this section.
Information is found within the application.
Tab D
Authority
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ALASKA VILLAGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
Delegations of Authority from the Board of Directors to the President & CEO
I. OBJECTIVE
To define the delegations of authority and responsibilities from the Board of Directors to the President and
Chief Executive Officer to enable him/her to adequately direct the operations of Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative, Inc. and to report to the Board on the results achieved.
II. POLICY
A. Planning
1. Policies
To formulate, with the staff as appropriate, the policies of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative to be
recommended by the President and Chief Executive officer to the Board of Directors for their
consideration. Such policies shall be reviewed by the President and Chief Executive Officer at least
once a year and a recommendation made to the Board on any revisions required.
2. To develop, with the staff, the viewpoints, objectives and goals of Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative and to review periodically these objectives and goals, as well as the results achieved,
with the Board.
3. Long and Short-Range Plans
To conduct studies with the staff and outside consultants, if necessary, and recommend to the Board
short and long-range plans, including plans in such areas as system studies, engineering work
plans, power requirements and load forecasts, financial forecasts, energy management, member
and public relations, construction, facilities, etc., and to report to the Board on results compared to
such plans.
4. Membership Meetings
To develop, with the staff, plans for annual and other meetings of Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative, and to make appropriate recommendations to the Board.
5. Work Plans and Budgets
To formulate, with the staff, annual work plans and budgets for Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
and recommend them to the Board for their consideration, and to provide detailed quarterly reports
on revenue, expenses and other results compared to such plans.
6. Legislation
To analyze and determine, with the Board and with the staff and in coordination with organizations
such as Alaska Rural Electric Cooperative Association (ARECA) and the National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association (NRECA), state and federal legislative and regulatory matters to be
proposed, supported or opposed consistent with Cooperative goals and philosophy.
B. Organization
1. Organization Structure
a. To periodically review activities of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative and to determine with the
staff as appropriate, the organization structure best suited to carry out the overall objectives of
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative within the limitations of the budget.
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b. To determine, with the appropriate staff members, the need for additional positions, the
transfer, reassignment, or elimination of present positions, and to effect such changes,
provided they are within the limitations of the personnel costs of the approved budget.
2. Selection of Personnel
a. To develop or approve standards and qualifications for use in recruitment, transfer, and
promotion of personnel. Such standards and qualifications should meet all federal and state legal
requirements.
b. To select, appoint, transfer, promote, demote, discipline and terminate personnel.
3. Training
a. To ensure that the staff members are trained in accordance with the qualifications and
requirements of their positions.
b. To initiate and promote, through appropriate staff, training programs for all personnel within the
limitations of the approved budget, including sending personnel to training programs outside the
organization.
4. Performance Appraisals
a. To appraise, at least annually, the performance of immediate staff members and to counsel with
them and assist them to develop and improve.
b. To ensure that a performance appraisal program is established and carried out for all personnel
and that adjustments for those outside the bargaining unit are based on merit.
5. Position Descriptions
To ensure that written position descriptions and job specifications are prepared and reviewed as
necessary for all personnel.
6. Fringe Benefits
To administer or approve activities and actions with respect to annual leave, holidays, and other
fringe benefit programs for the personnel within established policies and within the limitations of the
budget. A report shall be presented annually to the Board or committee of the Board describing the
various benefits and employee and employer contribution, if any, and what percent fringes are of
payroll.
7. Consultants
a. To recommend to the Board the employment of general counsel and independent auditors, and
contracts and agreements for their services with the committee making an appropriate
recommendation to the Board.
b. To select and appoint other outside specialized consultants, and to negotiate contracts or
agreements for services of such specialized consultants, within the limitations of the work plan
and budget, and to advise the Board of actions taken.
c. To report to the Board periodically on services provided and the fees received by principal
consultants.
8. Wage and Salary Administration
a. To develop wage and salary policy and present it to the Board for approval.
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b. To determine all salaries, except the President and Chief Executive officer's, within the Board
approved wage and salary policy and within the limitations of the budget. A report is to be
provided to the Board annually regarding the administration of the wage and salary policy.
9. Labor Relations
a. To negotiate, with or without consulting assistance, labor contracts and make appropriate
recommendations to the Board.
b. To administer the approved labor contract and see that the appropriate supervisors understand
the provisions of the contract and its administration.
C. Operations
1. Overall Administration
a. To direct the day-to-day operations and activities of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative except
as specified otherwise by the By-Laws or the Board; to delegate authority to immediate staff; to
authorize further delegation of authority to any level of management with full recognition that the
President and Chief Executive Officer cannot be relieved of overall responsibility or
accountability.
b. To manage operations of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative in accordance with the policies of
the Board and in accordance with policies and procedures of RUS and other lending institutions;
as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws.
c. To designate an appropriate person to serve as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer in
an extended absence of the President and Chief Executive Officer. In case the President and
Chief Executive Officer becomes incapacitated, the Assistant President and Chief Executive
Officer shall serve temporarily as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer until the Board of
Directors takes appropriate action, at a meeting to be convened as soon as possible.
d. To ensure that staff advice and assistance is provided to the Board and its committees, and to
participate in the deliberation of these committees as requested or required.
e. To accept invitations to participate in or designate other staff members to participate in national,
regional, state, and local meetings which further the best interests of Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative, within the limitations of Board policy and the approved budget. Participation by the
President and Chief Executive Officer in such activities that require considerable time over a
sustained period requires the approval of the Board. The President and Chief Executive Officer's
serving on the board of other organizations shall be reported to the Board.
f. To serve as the authorized spokesperson for Alaska Village Electric Cooperative on matters and
to keep the Board up-to-date and well informed on such matters.
g. The President and Chief Executive Officer shall take all necessary steps in the event that the
Cooperative is served with legal process to protect all interests of the Cooperative with respect to
such litigation and such matters shall be brought to the attention of the Board at the next
scheduled meeting.
2. Membership Services
To direct membership services in such areas as, but not necessarily confined to, public and member
relations, load management, energy conservation, communications, and research as authorized by
the Board.
3. Legislation
a. To develop and carry out, in coordination with organizations such as ARECA and NRECA, and
within expressed Board philosophy, a legislative program furthering Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative's objectives and policies. Such a program will include, but not be limited to, research,
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preparation, and presentation of testimony before appropriate committees, consultation with
members of Congress, the State Legislature, and state and federal administrative and regulatory
agencies.
b. To participate with allied groups to obtain their increased understanding and support of Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative's legislative and regulatory objectives and programs.
4. Financial
a. To make expenditures in accordance with the approved budget, including approval of non-
budget items up to $100,000 or all non-budgeted items which, in his judgment, are vital to effect
unanticipated emergency maintenance or repairs. Non-budgeted items exceeding $100,000
which are not items vital to effect unanticipated emergency maintenance or repairs, must be
presented to the Board for approval.
b. To invest or reinvest funds, cash investments when due, and cash government bonds, when
and if necessary to protect Alaska Village Electric Cooperative's cash position and to carry out
an effective cash management program. Investments will generally be made in CFC securities,
in federal government insured or guaranteed securities or in other securities approved by the
lending agencies.
c. To authorize and approve the travel expenses of personnel except the President and Chief
Executive officer's on company business within the limitations of the budget and within
established policy. Such expenses shall be supported by itemized expense accounts with
receipts attached, as appropriate. Expenses of the President and Chief Executive Officer will be
reviewed by the Secretary/Treasurer.
d. To approve account systems, procedures, statistics, and types of reports necessary for sound
financial management and to meet the requirements of lending and regulatory agencies and for
necessary control information required by the Board.
e. To purchase or lease all equipment, vehicles, hardware, furniture, materials, and supplies within
the guidelines of the budget. All purchases shall comply with RUS policies or procedures.
f. To negotiate contracts for construction in accordance with RUS procedures. The contracts will
be awarded in accordance with RUS procedures so construction completed can be reimbursed
from loan funds without delay.
g. To execute and deliver purchase orders or contracts for projects previously approved by the
Board.
h. To approve and sign changes under contracts previously approved by the Board and RUS if
under $50,000. Those changes in excess of $50,000 are to be reported to the Board at the next
Board meeting and all changes are to be approved by RUS if appropriate.
i. To authorize individual memberships in civic clubs and organizations in which he/she thinks of
him/herself or staff members would be beneficial and to authorize payment of dues by Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative within the limitations of the budget. Professional registration fees will
only be paid for registration in the State of Alaska, if such registration is desirable or required.
j. To execute and delivery on behalf of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative agreements essential to
the management of the Cooperative, such as affidavits, agreements, and leases to implement
Board actions.
k. To negotiate franchises and execute all petitions and documents in relation thereto; to acquire by
purchase or lease all easements and power plant sites and execute, deliver and accept all
documents relating thereto; to execute and deliver all environmental studies and reports; to
make application for all permits relating to the operations of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative's
design, route, and determine the site for all facilities.
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l. To perform all acts necessary or incidental to the management of the operations of Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative, unless such acts are specifically reserved to the Board pursuant to
law, and Articles of Incorporation, the By-Laws, or policies.
5. Controls
a. Operations
To submit periodic and special reports to the Board on conformity of operations with approved
policies and programs; to recommend any revisions requiring Board approval and to direct any
remedial action required.
b. Finances
To submit periodic and special financial reports to the Board to keep them informed of Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative's financial position and conformance to financial plans and
forecasts, and to see that all persons having access to cash or responsible for purchasing of
materials are properly bonded in accordance with all requirements of the lending agencies.
c. Budgets
To report quarterly to the Board on revenues and expenditures compared to budget. To
recommend any revisions required, and to direct any necessary remedial action.
d. Annual Financial Audit
To participate with the Board in the review, with the auditor present,. of the annual financial audit
and management letter and to direct any remedial action required and to ensure that the
management letter, along with the Audit Report, is sent to each Board member prior to the
meeting at which they are to be discussed.
e. Materials Management
1. To determine the amount of and establish proper control of all physical inventories to
minimize investment in inventories needed to meet operating and construction needs.
2. To ensure that a system is established to accurately account for all materials used.
f. Member Complaints
To submit periodically to the Board an analysis of member complaints and to take any corrective
action required or to recommend appropriate revisions in Board policy.
g. Reliability of Service
To submit annually to the Board a report on service reliability and any remedial action taken.
h. By-Laws
To report to the Board on annual review with the General Counsel of the By-Laws and to
recommend any revisions required.
i. Availability of Power Supply
To report periodically to the Board on load growth compared to the power requirements studies
and to recommend plans to meet anticipated growth to ensure an adequate and reliable supply
for the members at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound business and management
practices.
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j. Rates
To continually study power and other costs compared to projections and to recommend to the
Board, as far in advance as possible, any changes in retail electric rates necessary to maintain
financial strength and stability and to meet all requirements of lending and regulatory agencies.
k. Construction
To review construction practices with appropriate staff to make sure projects are being
constructed in accordance with RUS policies and procedures so that reimbursement for
completed construction can be obtained promptly.
l. Internal Auditing
To independently assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the system of control
within the organization and the quality of ongoing operations against policies and procedures
established by management and/or the Board, and rules of RUS and other lending institutions;
as well as applicable federal, state and local laws.
IV. RESPONSIBILITY
A. The President and Chief Executive Officer shall report to the Board periodically on how these
delegations are being carried out. The Chairman of the Board shall be kept appraised of all major
issues on a regular basis between all Board Meetings. The President and Chief Executive Officer
may make further delegations to his staff as required.
B. The Board is responsible for approving any changes in the delegations to the President and Chief
Executive Officer.
C. The Chairman shall be responsible for seeing that the performance of the President and Chief
Executive Officer is appraised prior to his/her anniversary date each year by the Executive
Committee of the Board and that a report is made at a subsequent meeting to the full Board, on the
results of such appraisal, and that the results of such appraisal are discussed with the President and
Chief Executive Officer.
Date Adopted: 3-23-92 Resolution #92-18
Date Revised: 5-05-00 Resolution #00-37
Date Reviewed: 05/23/08 Resolution #08-25
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Additional Materials
Table of Contents
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY ...................................................................................................... 2
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................... 2
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Project Background............................................................................................................................................. 3
Facility Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Recommendations for detailed evaluations ........................................................................................................ 4
Efficiency .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Repairs/Upgrades to Systems and Components ........................................................................................... 4
System Expansion ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Maintenance and Operability Improvements ................................................................................................. 6
Industry Standards and Code Compliance ..................................................................................................... 7
Provide Additional 20-Year Lifespan .............................................................................................................. 7
Economic Analysis of Applicable Modifications ............................................................................................ 7
Facility Description ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Facility Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Photographic Record ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Appendix 1, Fee Proposal for Detailed Engineering Evaluations ...................................................................... 18
AVEC Bethel Heat Recovery Inspection and Recommendations
To Steve Gilbert, AVEC Report Date August 22, 2014
From Walter K Heins, PE Inspection Date July 30, 2014
Subject Field Report Location Bethel, Alaska
Project No. CEI #140632
Present at Site
during Visit
Lenny Welch, AVEC
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BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AVEC engaged Coffman Engineers at its own expense to conduct an initial, high level investigation of
the heat recovery system in Bethel. We found the AVEC Bethel power plant heat recovery system
(“the system”) is currently functioning on a commercial scale serving several facilities. It provides
heat, displacing fuel that community members would otherwise have to purchase at a higher cost than
the recovered heat from the power plant. The system is reported to operate with minimal intervention
and acceptable reliability. However, having operated for nearly 40 years without significant
improvement or investment, the system needs improvement and repair in several areas. The most
significant issues are:
1. Leakage from aged and corroded heat distribution pipes poses a risk not only to the community
with the potential loss of heat but also to electrical generation in the power plant.
2. The system uses water in lieu of anti-freeze solution which presents a freezing risk, but changeover
to anti- freeze is not possible with the system as is.
3. Expansion of the system has not kept pace with growth in the community and it could serve more
facilities.
4. Metering of the heat recovery and utilization (BTU Meters) has failed and should be replaced to
allow for optimization of the system.
5. The system is very near the end of its useful life.
In this assessment we observed the external characteristics of the system and investigated the current
operations through interviews with the operations manager, Mr. Lenny Welch. Pipes, equipment, and
operating strategies were reviewed. Customer facilities were inspected at a very cursory level. A
brief history of the heat utilization was discussed.
The system provides a valuable benefit to the community of Bethel. Heat recovered at the power
plant can displace fuel burned for heating businesses, and institutions. The resulting savings are
meaningful in keeping money in the local economy as well as reducing consumer costs and fuel
burning emissions. An expansion of the system would reduce the utility’s wasted heat and related
expenses, such as operating radiator fans to dissipate the heat.
AVEC funded this study in order to determine the scope and scale of further evaluations and to
prioritize initial upgrades necessary to optimize the heat recovery system. Optimization would
include enhancing operations, increasing life span, improving performance, and developing system
expansion and overall economic viability. All of these are crucial to maximizing the benefits to the
community of Bethel.
This report will recommend detailed engineering evaluations of the system in order to proceed
effectively on a path leading to optimization of the system and greater community benefits. Some
optimization measures are self-evident; others may not be as clear. Based on a more thorough
investigation, we will recommend proceeding with conceptual design documents (35% design).
Other measures will become evident once the evaluations have concluded. For these we may
recommend proceeding to more detailed design once the optimization path is clear. To evaluate
corrosion, wear, and wall thickness of the off-site distribution piping we will offer two approaches.
The best approach, 100% inline inspection, has significant advantages.
The recommendations in this brief report require further, detailed evaluation to draw conclusions or to
make informed decisions. It is our understanding that AVEC plans to apply for funding through the
renewable energy fund to pay for these efforts. A detailed engineering evaluation of the system
engineering, performance, configuration, operation, and expansion, or “Engineering Study”, is
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estimated to cost approximately $62,000. Engineering design on measures ready now are estimated
at $94,000. A corrosion, wear, and wall thickness study of the mains will add $450,000. Attached to
the end of this report is a detailed proposal for this work which will clearly present the options and
recommendations.
While it is expected that greater use of recovered heat from the power plant in Bethel would result in
economic benefit to the community, the economics of the operation were not the subject of this
current high level evaluation effort. Plant economics and market studies could have important
benefits to business operations, but are not part of the Engineering Study and are not currently
included in the proposal at the end of this report.
INTRODUCTION
Project Background
The AVEC electrical power plant in Bethel, Alaska, formerly owned by Bethel Utility Company
(BUC), is operated with a combined cooling and heat recovery system. The subject of this report is a
preliminary inspection of the heat recovery system conducted by Coffman Engineers on July 30,
2014.
Funded by AVEC, the purpose of the preliminary inspection was to gather information necessary to
set the scope of detailed evaluations and upgrades to the heat recovery system. Coffman Engineers’
inspector, Walter K. Heins, PE, was accompanied on the inspection by AVEC Bethel power plant
operator Mr. Lenny Welch. Mr. Welch has 40 years’ tenure at the plant and was instrumental to
understanding the system. Based on observations during my site visit, this report will make the
following recommendations:
Further, detailed evaluations:
Identify system improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness,
Identify necessary repairs/upgrades to systems and components nearing the end of their useful life,
Identify potential new heat “off takers” to expand the use and benefit of the system (as applicable),
Identify improvements to maintenance and operability,
Identify updates to comply with current industry standards and applicable codes,
Identify improvements to provide for an additional 20 year life span,
Prepare an economic analysis of applicable modifications (benefit/cost).
Determine permitting and regulatory requirements impacting system expansion
Design upgrades for:
Generate as-built drawings, system flow diagrams, and P&IDs for the existing configurations,
Adding heat recovery and utilization metering,
Adding a heat exchanger isolating the plant from the off-site distribution,
Develop the standards for User hook-ups to be used for all new implementations leading to greater
use of the system and more accurate monitoring and control.
Recommendations are followed by brief description of the plant, its operations, and of conclusions
made in this preliminary phase. A proposal for completing the recommendations is included at the
end of this report.
Facility Summary
The Bethel generation plant consists of six, water-cooled diesel powered generators housed in a single
building. The cooling water (heated by the engines) is routed through the heat recovery system and
then to heat rejection fin-fans (radiators). The heat recovery system is a network of piping that
distributes the hot water to several nearby commercial and institutional buildings (Users) for domestic
heating.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DETAILED EVALUATIONS
Efficiency
The AVEC heat recovery system is inherently efficient due to its simplistic nature. All heat rejected
to the diesel engine water jackets is available to the heat recovery system. A detailed evaluation
would look closely at the efficiency of the water pumps, in-plant heat losses, distribution pipe
insulation, piping design (size, material, routing, and etc.), piping interior condition (roughness, open
bore, and etc.), User heat exchanger design, and BTU (heat) metering capabilities. Optimum water
temperature for the diesel prime movers should be evaluated.
Under most current operating conditions, excess heat must still be rejected to atmosphere. If heating
demand by users were to increases, additional effectiveness of the heat recovery system would be
needed to raise the net output of the heat recovery system. A detailed evaluation should look closely
at effectiveness increases by adding exhaust gas heat scavenging. This was included in the original
system but later abandoned due to failures caused by long-term disuse.
Repairs/Upgrades to Systems and Components
Attributable to good maintenance, the systems and major components inside the plant exhibit stable
condition with considerable life remaining. However, the distribution piping has obvious
deficiencies. A detailed evaluation should look closely at the state of wall thickness and corrosion,
alignment, fittings, and insulation on all sections of the distribution piping.
Corrosion in the piping system has compromised its strength and elevated the risk of leaks or
catastrophic failure. Testing is necessary to determine the remaining pipe wall thickness
throughout the pipeline. A preventive maintenance plan and replacement schedule would be
developed based on the findings. A range of options and costs are available:
1. Superficial observations (obvious corrosion noted, catalogued, and repaired). Wall thickness
could be spot-checked. This survey has the least cost and provides a short list of the most
egregiously corroded areas.
2. Ultrasonic Testing (UT) of 100% of the pipeline using an inline inspection tool (“Pig”). This
survey produces the most accurate, thorough, and useful results. The pipeline would be shut
down (presumably in summer) in order to conduct this testing. The pig would measure the
pipeline mains. Short 4” branches to individual Users would not warrant the expense of UT.
While this test may miss a pin-hole (typical to bacterial corrosion) it would reliably determine
the wall thickness throughout the pipeline.
3. Observations based on potential detected by X-Ray surveillance was evaluated but dropped
from the recommendations due to cost. Its only advantage is that it can be done while the
pipeline is in service. This survey provides a “high potential” list of corroded locations.
Suspect areas detected by the X-Ray tool would have insulation removed for further wall
thickness measurement.
Alignment continually changes as pipe supports jack and settle in the soil. This creates stresses in
the pipeline with leak and breakage potential. Pipe support design should be evaluated to determine
a more stable configuration for high-movement areas.
Expansion loop design should be evaluated to relieve stresses from thermal expansion and
contraction.
Pipe supports and foundations should be evaluated to stabilize the seasonal movement described in
the bullet points above.
The original mechanical (Victaulic) fittings no longer have their original resiliency. It was reported
that movement of the pipe that is normal from alignment changes, heating and cooling stresses, or
maintenance operations can allow new leaks to appear at old fittings. A detailed evaluation should
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look closely at replacement of the fittings, or at least replacement gaskets if new ones are
compatible with the original fittings.
Original isolation valves are reportedly unable to close completely tight. This is a problem when
a pipe section needs maintenance. A detailed evaluation should look closely at replacing valves
either wholesale on a scheduled basis. Evaluation of the overall isolation strategy should also be
reviewed to see if additional isolation locations are warranted.
Insulation is in various states of decay. Missing in some areas and damaged in others, insulation is
in good condition in still other locations. A detailed evaluation should look closely at the insulation
using thermal imaging thermography. An inventory of all insulation segments should be
catalogued and evaluated for economic viability and estimated remaining useful life.
Pipe sizing for capacity growth should be considered whenever a section of distribution piping is
replaced, or when evaluating the economics of a contemplated replacement.
Additional opportunities for systems and components improvements will be discussed i n other
sections.
System Expansion
System expansion is an unqualified win-win. As AVEC wastes less heat, it optimizes its economic
viability and ensures its stability in the community. As Bethel consumers utilize more recovered heat
they burn less fuel. The reduced fuel consumption cuts air pollution in the community, reduces
Bethel’s collective carbon footprint, and saves consumers money from their heating budgets. All of
these cost savings result in more local dollars staying in the local economy.
The system currently is under-subscribed by Users. Heat is routinely rejected to atmosphere in all
weather conditions, although in previous years this was not always the case. Growth of the electrical
demand in recent years has now given the power plant enough engines running to produce more heat
than is needed by the connected Users.
This is not to say that all the heat that could be collected is collected. Nor does it say that individual
Users are optimized. It is almost certain that the system could sell more heat if it had more Users. A
detailed evaluation of system expansion should look closely at both the maximum capacity of the heat
collection end and the optimum subscription rate for the User end.
The heat collection could increase from the installation of new exhaust gas heat exchangers. These will
scavenge heat from the hot exhaust and add it to the heat recovery water.
New User potential includes several unconnected or under-utilized facilities in the vicinity making User
subscription and energy sales increases possible. A detailed evaluation should look closely at
optimizing User heat exchanger design. All major new construction within a 1-mile radius of the plant
should be evaluated for new User feasibility. Following is a list of potential facilities within this zone:
City Aquatic Center, a facility with energy intensiveness is about 800 yards away and quite close
to the vocational school (see next bullet). This represents a significant year-round opportunity that
is unconnected. It is our understanding this facility has an onsite 100 kW wind turbine which
should be considered in evaluating the viability of serving this facility.
The Yuut Elitnaurviat (YE) vocational school currently has solar and wind generation capacities.
It is about 800 yards away and quite close to the Aquatic Center (see previous bullet). It is our
understanding that YE is also connected to wind and solar energy systems. An evaluation of the
potential at this 501c (3) Corporation is warranted for its relevance, community importance, and
heat utilization potential.
The US Post Office, about 400 yards away, is unconnected.
New YKHC Alcohol Treatment Center (PATC), in construction about 300 yards away, is
unconnected.
New YKHC Pre-Maternal Center, in construction about 150 yards from an existing distribution
heating main line, is unconnected.
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New YKHC Long-Term Care building in construction is already planning to connect to the AVEC
heat recovery system.
YKHC Shop/Storage building about 250 yards south of the plant is unconnected.
Although YKHC building 800 (residential apartment) is currently connected and subscribing to the
AVEC heat recovery system, new and other existing YKHC housing units are potential subscribers.
One housing tract across the street from the US Post Office could use a central heat exchanger and
distribute hot glycol to each of 13 small housing units to displace potentially dangerous fuel oil
heaters. Recently demolished YKHC housing units had been subscribers, so replacement facilities
should be considered high potential subscribers.
Large Swanson’s shopping center across Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway from the Department of
Corrections is close enough (500 yards from the plant and 250 yards from an existing heating
distribution main) but technical, easement, or political barriers may make this a lower potential
User.
Department of Corrections (DOC) expansion to the youth Correctional Center currently is utilizing
the AVEC heat recovery system. The growth of facility raises the opportunity to optimize the User
heat exchanger to suit the expanded needs.
The DOC adult Correctional Center User heat exchanger may not be optimized. It is reported that
their boiler plant is too small causing DOC to rely heavily on the AVEC heat recovery system.
Further study of their heat exchanger system is recommended.
The radio station KYUK was once on the AVEC heat recovery system but was disconnected due
to distribution piping problems. It is about 200 yards from an existing distribution heating main
line. This subscription potentially could be reinstated.
The new AVEC offices near KYUK are about 200 yards from an existing distribution heating main
line.
Several buildings in the city center, including City offices, AC Store, and other commercial
businesses are potential subscribers. The City was once a subscriber who disconnected. City center
is within a few hundred yards of an existing distribution heating main line.
The water utility should be evaluated for its potential as a subscriber. Many cold-climate utilities
pre-heat domestic water to a moderate temperature, say 50°F, as a freeze protection measure. This
is also as an energy savings measure for water customers who save 10% - 30% on their water
heating bills.
Raised outdoor walkways, trails, and 4-wheeler tracks where permafrost preservation is not an issue
should be evaluated for snow and ice control.
In -floor radiant heating for elevated floors should be evaluated where permafrost preservation is
not an issue.
Snow melt systems to reduce plowing and minimize dangerous ice is not likely to present many
opportunities due to permafrost and ice-rich soils.
Maintenance and Operability Improvements
All system controls are manually operated, a condition that plant operators have mastered and have
achieved consistent operation. However, a detailed evaluation should look closely at the possibility of
adding alarm monitoring and make-up water/water pressure control automation. Both of these will
help to optimize the operation, increase the reliability of the heat recovery system and the power plant
in general.
A design to separate the power plant from the outside heat distribution lines with a bank of heat
exchangers should be evaluated. This could simplify the feed water system and improve maintenance
and operability by allowing isolation of areas for service without impacting all areas. It would reduce
risk and improve reliability by preventing a line failure in the heating distribution from shutting down
generation the power plant. (See also the Industry Standards and Codes section of this report.)
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Cooling water is circulated continuously in the radiators with heat rejection capacity modulated by
manually engaging radiator fans. A detailed evaluation should look closely at capacity control
automation at the radiators.
The original BUC heat recovery system implemented several shell-and-tube heat exchangers. These
were removed several years ago reportedly due to a lack of understanding of their purpose as well as
ongoing maintenance issues with them. A detailed evaluation should look closely at the record
drawings of this system and reinstate the heat exchangers if found to be viable.
Status monitoring of temperatures, pressures, flow rates, equipment operation, power output, BTU
production and use, and other pertinent characteristics would allow managers to optimize the plant
based on the evaluation of real time data. This would also enhance reliable operation. A detailed
evaluation should look closely at the characteristic most beneficial to these goals.
Industry Standards and Code Compliance
Energy metering is an industry standard not utilized in the Bethel heat recovery system. Users are
reportedly charged for heat by a formula based on the facility’s history and the monthly weather
(heating degree days). Metering of the heat leaving the plant and consumed at each user should be a
priority upgrade to the current system. This upgrade is valuable for management decisions,
forecasting, as well as client billing. It was also reported that BTU meters (meters to measure the
heat delivered to a User) have been unreliable in the past. A meter plan and design considering new
robust and accurate BTU meters, AVEC and User benefits, in addition to code or state regulation,
should start now and proceed throughout all future development/upgrades of the system.
The industry standard design would include heat exchangers to separate the in-plant cooling water
system from the off-site distribution and User system. Adding a central plant heat exchanger should
be a priority upgrade to the current system. This upgrade is necessary for protecting the plant from a
rapid loss of water that would shut down the power plant generators. A design should start now that
would decouple the in-plant piping from off-site systems while accommodating future development
and growth of the power plant. As it would from many other power plant upgrades, the community of
Bethel benefits from this upgrade through improved reliability of electrical power in addition to the
heat recovery reliability.
Provide Additional 20-Year Lifespan
Most of the items noted in the Repairs/Upgrades, Maintenance, and Standards and Codes sections
above would add life to the AVEC heat recovery system. Perhaps the largest single risk of failure at
this point is the distribution piping system. A detailed evaluation should look closely at the corrosion
and mechanical couplings first, as these may be the largest risk to continued system operation.
Economic Analysis of Applicable Modifications
A detailed evaluation should look closely at the benefit/cost (B/C) ratio of any changes to the AVEC
heat recovery system. This evaluation should be at minimum a simple payback ratio but more
sophisticated life cycle cost (LCC) analysis would be preferred. AVEC should advise whoever
conducts the economic analysis on the type of analysis AVEC finds most useful in its accounting,
procurement, and long-range planning decisions. The State of Alaska Power Cost Equalization (PCE)
program should also be considered in the economic analyses for impacts to the utility as well as on
Users.
Accuracy of the economic analysis will be compromised by lack of data from heat collection and
sales. All available records will be needed, but how well they represent the actual value of the heat
remains to be seen. Metering of the heat should be a priority for economic optimization of the
system. However, a brief examination of energy costs and power plant configuration reveals the
following costs and benefits:
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Each generating unit can produce approximately 495,000 therms, or $3 million of heat per year
based on the following statistics:
Assume only half of the heat can readily be utilized. If greater than half, the benefits above would
increase proportionally.
Standard generating unit = 2.2 Megawatts.
Diesel generation is 40% thermal efficiency (fuel-to-wire)
Fuel cost of $6 per gallon (consumer price) at 140,000 BTU per gallon.
Therm cost at 70% efficient boilers = $6.12/therm.
Based on the foregoing brief analysis and assuming an estimated year-long average of 2.4
concurrently operating units, the power plant could displace the burning of over 1.2 million
gallons of fuel in consumer boilers with a fuel cost savings of over $7.2 million. If AVEC1
charged $3/therm (hypothetically half its retail value), the heat recovery system would facilitate
retaining $7.2 million in the local economy annually while paying back $7.2 million for plant
upgrades and improvements.
The benefits/cost ratios of select measures described in this report can be calculated in rough terms at
this time.
Exhaust gas heat exchangers:
Benefit = $750,000 per year based on scavenging an additional 25% of the available heat per
Unit.
Cost = $6 million ($1 million each)
B/C over 20 years = 2.5
UT Testing and scheduled maintenance of distribution piping:
Benefit = $7.2 million per year based keeping the system on line continuously for 20 years
Cost = $3 million first year (testing and critical repairs) and $750,000/year thereafter
(scheduled repairs)
B/C over 20 years = 8.0
Determining an accurate B/C ratio is complicated by several issues;
That the system is currently in service
That it is running sub-optimally
That without evaluation its future is uncertain
and that there is no BTU metering on the main line.
It is also likely that some measures would not be pertinent to LCC, B/C, or simple payback
evaluations as they may have code, safety, and reliability related impetus that does not calculate well.
These may be some of the most important modifications, so a holistic evaluation should look at
importance as well as investment.
Additionally, the condition of related components should be evaluated when recommending new
work. For example, it would be shortsighted to install new insulation on a failing pipe or new piping
on a failing pipe support. Associated repairs or upgrades should be included in any evaluations for
cost and economic impacts of recommended work.
1 Hypothetical number for illustration of heating value only. This is not a presumption or su ggestion of AVEC
pricing policy or business practices.
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FACILITY DESCRIPTION
The Bethel generation plant consists of six diesel prime movers, all EMD 16-645 E4D generators
rated at 2.2MW each. The engine generators are cooled through a combined cooling and heat
recovery system. The cooling system is directly connected to the heat recovery loop without an
isolation heat exchanger. There are several large radiators to dissipate excess heat not used in the heat
recovery loop. The cooling fluid is corrosion inhibited water with no glycol for freeze protection.
The cooling/heat recovery is distributed through one continuous (distribution) piping system
consisting of a 10” mainline with some 6” and 4” loops extending to the customer facilities (Users).
The system consists of steel pipe with mechanical couplings, foam insulation, and metal jacketing.
The piping is mounted above ground on steel pipe supports. Users have heat exchangers in their
facilities to transfer the heat to their internal piping systems.
The diesel prime movers are arranged in the center of the generator building. A separate room to the
north houses four booster pumps, five expansion tanks, and one open make-up tank to hold a reserve
quantity of cooling fluid. An arrangement of thermostatic valves and isolation valves diverts the fluid
in whole or in part to the radiators. The distribution piping to the Users could be isolated at this point.
The distribution piping is fabricated with mechanical (Victaulic™) couplings and valves. These have
proven to last adequately although at least the gaskets are at the end of their useful life. Newer
polymer gasket compounds are available that are more flexible under thermal stresses and that retain
their watertight seal throughout the range of normal pipe movement.
The steel pipe supports are built in a “Tee” configuration with 4” steel pipe uprights and steel cross-
members. The height of the uprights varies as the pipeline passes over varied terrain. Frost jacking
occurs at most uprights and many adjustments have been made over the years. Pipes are typically
clamped to the cross-members although many rest in place by gravity.
Pipe supports generally appeared in good condition. Corrosion may be an issue in certain locations
but the supports observed on this inspection should have 20 years’ additional life potential. While
frost jacking is a separate issue, the status of all the support uprights should be evaluated.
Insulation condition was variable. Insulation tended to be intact on the straight run of pipe where
protected by its steel jacketing. However, fittings, joints, and valves often were missing their
protective jacket leaving the foam insulation exposed. At many exposed sections the insulation was
eroded. At other exposed sections it was full-thickness, painted, and potentially sound. Rainwater
intrusion through cracks and gaps in the exposed insulation has caused long-term corrosion damage
as well as reducing the insulation value.
FACILITY OPERATION
Water heated in the prime movers is pumped at approximately 185°F and 32 PSI through the
distribution system with two of the four 20 horsepower distribution pumps. Two pumps stand by in
reserve. As the water returns it is diverted by a thermostatically controlled valve to the radiators as
needed for additional cooling. As the water temperature rises and falls, fluid expansion and
contraction is accommodated with the expansion tanks and make-up tank. Plant operators make
regular observations and adjust the system to maintain the correct temperatures and pressures.
Operators currently seek to maintain constant temperatures in the distribution pipeline to reduce
changing thermal stresses on the old gaskets. As the water is pumped continuously (24/7/365) it loses
heat in transmission or at the Users. The return water is diverted to the radiators automatically, and
the radiator fans are energized manually based on operators’ observations of return water
temperature. Water will be manually added/removed from/to the make-up tank in order to maintain
the desired pressure.
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Maintenance in the power plant appears to be competent and effective. The distribution system
maintenance is in need of a more scheduled and proactive approach in order to maintain the value of
system and new upgrades. While the power plant operating personnel are obviously capable of
performing this maintenance, the recommendations that would come from this report and future
evaluations are crucial to preserving the heat recovery system.
CONCLUSION
The AVEC Bethel power plant heat recovery system has a proven record of serving the community.
It currently has unmet needs and promising potential to do even greater good for the community of
Bethel. By developing the heat recovery system to its fullest, the system will:
Reliably continue in operation for 20 years and more,
Enhance the reliability of electrical generation at the power plant,
Better serve consumers and the community both economically and environmentally.
Upgrades and other improvement measures show positive benefit/cost ratios and present good
investment value. Certain measures are important and clear enough to start design now. Other
measures, while important, should pass through additional study and evaluation in order to scope and
prioritize them properly.
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1. A typical diesel engine generator at the Bethel Power Plant. Piping on the far wall is for the heat
recovery system.
2. Aerial view of Bethel Power Plant with heat recovery distribution system piping highlighted.
3. Heat recovery system distribution piping 4. Heat recovery system distribution piping
(center) to a new YKHC facility in construction.
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5. Heat recovery system 10” distribution piping as
it leaves the power plant. One of the horizontal
radiators is visible on the right.
6. Heat recovery system distribution piping on a
pipe support
7. Heat recovery system distribution piping on
pipe supports
8. Pipe supports driven into the wet soil. Frost
jacking is noted as an ongoing issue
9. Typical new mechanical coupling. 10. Typical old style mechanical coupling
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11. Heat recovery system distribution piping on a
pipe support with valves, tees, and branch loop
visible.
12. Fitting on heat recovery system distribution
piping with insulation eroding away.
13. Corrosion observed at a bare pipe section 14. Corrosion observed at a bare pipe section
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15. Power plant building from northeast with
radiator penthouse visible on the upper right.
Note the four generator exhaust mufflers and
stacks.
16. Opposite view of power plant building with
generator and piping visible through the
overhead door. Note the generator exhaust
muffler and stack visible on the upper left
17. Cooling water system at the point where it exits
the building to the heat recovery system
distribution piping.
18. Cooling water system adjacent to view in photo
#16. Note the water pumps.
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19. Cooling water system heat rejection radiators.
View from inside penthouse.
20. Cooling water system heat rejection radiators.
View from outside penthouse. Each opening
has an overhead door that can be closed to
reduce heat loss.
21. Make-up water tank 22. Make-up water tank open to atmosphere with
level control floats visible on opposite side.
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23. Cooling water tank on generator used by
operators to determine water level. 24. Typical piping inside generator building.
25. Typical piping inside User heat exchanger
room. Blue square item is the heat exchanger.
26. Typical piping inside User heat exchanger
room. Blue square item is the heat exchanger.
27. View of failed flow meter once used for BTU
metering. 28. Typical temperature sensor used for BTU meter
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29. View of flow meter still in operation for BTU
meter. 30. Typical temperature sensor used for BTU meter
31. Heat recovery User: UAF Cultural Center. 32. Heat recovery User: UAF Campus.
33. YKHC housing tract is a potential User. 34. New YKHC facility is a potential new User.
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Appendix 1, Fee Proposal for Detailed Engineering Evaluations
A detailed engineering evaluation of the subjects defined in the foregoing report by its nature would
include certain clear cut technical engineering issues and economic analysis. Issues become less clear
cut, however, when many issues are combined such as market analysis for new Users, reduced heat
production costs, reduced maintenance costs, new efficiencies, enhanced capacities, regulatory and
safety enhancements, and the effect of government subsidies. In short, the detailed engineering
evaluation would be an estimate based on as much hard data as reasonably attainable but not
everything needed to generate firm, fixed values for all factors. For example, it would be reasonably
straightforward to estimate the cost of a new heat exchanger and the heat attainable from it, but the
amount of that heat that can actually be sold would not be a straightforward estimate.
The attached fee proposal is divided into two categories: engineering evaluation and corrosion study.
One can be done without the other although there are economies of scale from doing both together.
Both include options which may be exercised or excised at AVEC’s direction. The fees and rentals
costs are reasonable estimates of the likely amount of effort involved. An accounting of all effort and
expense would be available to AVEC if a cost-plus contract were entered into for this work.
Engineering Evaluation
Labor Effort $ 58,220
Travel Expenses $ 2,992
$61,212 Total
Pipe Condition Study (UT Inspection)
Labor Effort $ 67,400
Travel Expenses $ 7,733
Tools and Consultants $352,000
Freight Charges (estimate) $ 22,000
$449,133 Total
Design and Drafting
Labor Effort $ 88,030
Travel Expenses $ 6,022
$94,052 Total
A spreadsheet with the fee proposal details follows this page.
Bethel Power Plant
Heat Recovery System Upgrades
35% Design Narrative
Revision 1
Prepared For: Prepared By:
CEI Project # 150792
August 20, 2015
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Purpose and Need .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Power Plant.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Heat Recovery System ....................................................................................................................................... 1
General Criteria ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Civil/Geotechnical Design Narrative ...................................................................................................................... 3
Architectural Design Narrative ................................................................................................................................ 4
Structural Design Narrative ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Design Criteria and Loads ..................................................................................................................................... 4
National Design Codes ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Design Loads ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Construction Methods ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Mechanical Design Narrative .................................................................................................................................... 5
Design Criteria ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Design Conditions .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Equipment ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Design Narrative ....................................................................................................................................... 7
National Design Codes ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Design Criteria ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Design Conditions .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Systems ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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Introduction
This design narrative encompasses a water-side heat exchanger project for the Bethel, Alaska, electric
power plant which is owned and operated by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC). The
evaluation and 35% design is funded by a grant from the Alaska Energy Authority. A separate
project for exhaust heat recovery utilizing an exhaust gas heat exchanger that will be compatible and
complimentary to this project is in the evaluation and development stage. Exhaust heat recovery will
be addressed in a future 35% submittal.
PURPOSE AND NEED
The Bethel power plant heat recovery system currently circulates hot water through a network of
distribution pipes to customers near the power plant. The hot water is from the generator cooling
system. In order to enhance the long-term benefits to the community of Bethel it is recommended
that the generator cooling loop be isolated from the recovered heat distribution loop. Installation of
new isolation heat exchangers and pumps will provide the physical isolation and will result in the
following benefits:
Expansion of district heating opportunities.
Increased reliability of heat recovery and electrical generating systems;
Reduction of heat and power costs;
Reduction of air pollution;
Reduction of carbon footprint, and;
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Power Plant
The Bethel generation plant consists of six EMD 16-645 E4D generator sets, each rated at 2.2MW.
The diesel generator cooling system is directly connected to the heat recovery loop with no provision
for an isolation heat exchanger in the system. Excess heat not used in the heat recovery loop is
dissipated to atmosphere in a network of six radiators. Flow to the radiators is controlled by a
thermostatic bypass valve. Radiator fans are manually staged based on operator observations of
coolant return temperature at the generator inlets.
The cooling fluid is corrosion inhibited water with no chemical freeze protection. As the water
temperature rises and falls, fluid expansion and contraction is accommodated with five expansion
tanks. Water from an open make-up tank is pumped into the coolant loop as needed. Plant operators
make regular observations and adjust the system to maintain the correct pressures. Plant operators
have demonstrated the ability to maintain reliable operations based on manual control strategies for
many years. Continued use of manual controls is anticipated except in cases where function or
efficiency require automation.
Heat Recovery System
The AVEC Bethel power plant heat recovery system is currently functioning on a commercial scale.
Although it is not expanded to optimally serve the community, it is serving several facilities.
The recovered heat distribution system consists of a network of approximately 10,000 linear feet of
distribution piping between the diesel generator cooling system in the power plant and external
customers including the hospital, prison, and the university campus. The mains are 10” diameter, with
some 6” and 4” branch loops extending to customer facilities. The distribution piping is fabricated
with mechanical (Victaulic™) couplings and valves.
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Four (4) 20HP circulators (referred to as “booster pumps”), located within the power plant, are
manually staged to maintain desired coolant return temperature. The booster pumps are piped in
parallel with each other. Under typical conditions two pumps are operating, with two pumps in
standby. As a group, the booster pumps are operating in series with the engine mounted coolant
pumps. Parallel operation is possible by adjusting a manual butterfly valve on the pump suction
header.
If the temperature of the coolant as it returns from the heat recovery loop is higher than that desired at
the engine inlet, a thermostatic 3-way valve (AMOT valve) diverts some flow to the radiators. Radiator
fans are manually staged to ensure that the optimal coolant temperature is achieved at the engine inlet.
Plant operators make regular observations and adjust the system to maintain the correct temperatures.
GENERAL CRITERIA
A primary premise of the project is to leave the systems within the power plant unaltered. The
changes will all occur outside the power plant building.
The isolation heat exchanger system will be housed in a separate building adjacent to the power plant,
see Figure 1. Primary tie-in points to the existing heat recovery loop will be located outside of the
building, which will allow for uninterrupted operation of electrical generating assets while work on
the heat recovery loop is completed. Valving is in place to bypass the heat recovery distribution
piping while the system upgrades are completed. No shutdown is anticipated.
Figure 1: Heat Recovery Building – Proposed Location
Both field erection and modular construction are being investigated for the optimal solution to
implement the heat recovery loop upgrades. A preliminary cost study will be prepared to determine
the likely cost impacts of the two approaches. The recommended alternative will be discussed in the
next phase report.
Field erection of the heat exchanger building allows the most flexibility in size, shape, and weight of
the building. Shipping costs for materials will be minimized in this approach. Field erection will
generate additional on-site construction activity whose potential impacts will be evaluated for
compatibility with power plant operations. This approach will provide the highest level of local
employment.
Modular construction will help to minimize construction cost by allowing for shop fabrication offsite.
Shop fabrication also allows closer quality control. It will minimize impacts to ongoing power plant
operations. The building size may be below the threshold for economies of scale for shipping, a factor
to consider when evaluating the economics of the modular construction option.
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Regardless of the construction methodology, the heat exchanger building will be designed to control
and dissipate the heat radiated by the large system components, including equipment and piping.
Automated mechanical ventilation is an option that complements the minimal occupancy strategy for
the building. Large (10’ x 10’) doors on at least two sides of the building will also allow passive
ventilation. This technique would match the ventilation strategy provided throughout the power
plant, including generator and radiator rooms.
Heating the building is not expected to be necessary in winter, although one appropriately sized
electric unit heater is being considered to provide a heat source if the heat recovery loop is shut down
for any reason.
Once isolated from the engine coolant system, the heat recovery system will no longer impact the
reliability of generating assets. Based on Owner feedback, N+1 or similar redundancy is not required
for the heat recovery system. The equipment selection and sizing is based on utilizing 80% of the
peak available heat flow, based on current generator utilization levels. Room for expansion to recover
an additional 40% capacity is built into the design. By designing the system with multiple heat
exchangers and pumps, should any of these major components fail, the system will have the ability to
continue operating at a reduced capacity. For further clarification of the design load calculations and
methodology, see the Mechanical Design Narrative section of this report.
Heat flow and energy (BTU) at the heat exchanger building will be metered to accuracy acceptable
for AVEC’s management purposes. This metering, coupled with energy meters at the heat customers
to be installed in a future phase will facilitate system optimization. The optimization includes
performance monitoring, close matching of pump and flow to loads, heat customer troubleshooting,
reduced energy waste, and maximized energy extraction from the engine cooling loop.
Engine coolant heat flow and energy within the power plant is not currently metered. Due to the
piping arrangement it is impractical to install BTU meters that capture total heat at the generator sets,
or total heat removal at the radiator header. If BTU metering is desired in the future, operational or
piping modifications may be recommended to simplify the engine coolant piping system and reduce
the number of meters required. As previously mentioned, heat flow on the customer-side of the heat
exchanger will be metered in the project covered by this report.
Provisions will be included in the building and piping design to enable future connection of the
exhaust heat recovery, creating a significant increase in recovered heat available for the community.
Civil/Geotechnical Design Narrative
The site suggests an arctic design that preserves permafrost under the building. Buildings in the near
vicinity are typically elevated on pilings that allow cold air to circulate and decouples the heat in the
building from the soil. The power plant building has a refrigerated foundation. The site slopes gently
down from the power plant building, which is well accommodated with a pile foundation design. Soil
conditions for weight bearing and foundation design will be evaluated by a geotechnical engineer as
part of the final design effort.
The site design will include an access point for installation and service of the heat exchanger building.
A path for wheeled vehicles to approach the building currently exists; a new road will not be
constructed. To facilitate building entry and mobility for servicing the heat exchanger system an exit
with stairway will be included.
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Architectural Design Narrative
A code study will be performed to ensure that current International Building Code (IBC)
requirements are met, including: occupancy type, allowable building area, separation from existing
structures and fuel tanks, assembly fire ratings, egress, and other IBC driven building attributes.
The anticipated building size is approximately 800 square feet. The building size will accommodate
current and anticipated future equipment as well as necessary maintenance access.
Building type will be steel frame construction with insulated wall panels. Modular and onsite building
construction will both be considered.
Structural Design Narrative
DESIGN CRITERIA AND LOADS
National Design Codes
International Building Code, 2009 as adopted by the State of Alaska.
ASCE7-05, Minimum Design Loads and Other Structures
American Institute of Steel Construction
American Welding Society, AWS D1.1, 2010
AISC 303, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings
Design Loads
Dead Loads
Heat Exchangers Self Weight (~7000LBS)
Roof Live Loads
NA
Live Loads
Floor 100PSF/2000LBS
Snow Loads
Ground Snow Load 40PSF
Importance Factor, Is 1.00
Exposure Factor, Ce 1.00
Thermal Factor, Ct 1.00
Seismic Loads
Analysis Procedure Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure
Importance Factor, Ie 1.00
Site Spectral Response – Short, Ss 0.294g
Site Spectral Response – Short, S1 0.094g
Design Spectral Acceleration, SDS 0.306g
Design Spectral Acceleration, SD1 0.150g
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Site Class D
Seismic Design Category C
Wind Load
Wind Speed, V 120MPH, 3 Sec Gust
Exposure C
Importance Factor, Iw 1.00
CONSTRUCTION METHODS
Foundation
The foundation for the proposed building will be steel piles capped with steel pile cap beams. A
geotechnical investigation will be required to determine the installation method for the steel piles
unless adequate data is available from recent projects in the near vicinity of the power plant. The
steel piles will either be vibratory driven or drilled and set with a sand slurry. The geotechnical
investigation will also determine whether thermopiles (passively cooled piles) or other options will be
required.
Recovered Heat Building Framing
Building construction by field erection or modular construction will be selected for the best value
according to a cost study after the 35% phase. The two methods were discussed on page 2 of this
report. A prefabricated metal structure was also considered for the building. The prefabricated metal
building option was not proposed due to a number of issues:
Prefabricated metal buildings are typically constructed onsite, not offsite and then shipped to
the final location.
Prefabricated metal building fabricators typically will not design the floor system for their
buildings. Finding a fabricator to provide the services required could be difficult.
Prefabricated metal buildings typically focus on larger buildings and an 800 square foot
building is on the small side for them.
The structural framing in prefabricated metal buildings is not ideal for hanging pipes and
other equipment which would require additional customization.
Should modular construction be selected, the building will likely need to be fabricated as two or more
modules for transportation. The modules will be transported to the job site and mated together onsite.
The lateral load resisting system for the building will be steel moment frames. Hollow structural steel
(HSS) members will be used to construct the moment frames and secondary members will be wide
flange beams and channels. The building will be sheathed in insulated panels.
Should the building size or the desire to fabricate offsite and ship to the jobsite change, a pre-
fabricated metal building or a field erected building will be re-examined.
Mechanical Design Narrative
The design is based on total heat exchanger capacity sized to match 80% of the peak electrical load,
i.e. (2) heat exchangers, each at 40% of peak load. The hot side of the heat exchanger will be fed
from the existing engine cooling loop in the power plant.
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DESIGN CRITERIA
Variable Value Units Source
Peak Electrical Load 7.4 Megawatts-elec AVEC
Genset Efficiency 13.75 kW-hr/gallon AVEC
Jacket Heat Available 1.0 kW-thermal / kW-electric Assumption
Design Jacket Water Supply Temp 186 oF AVEC
Design Jacket Water Return Temp 168 oF AVEC
Design water Jacket Flow Rage 850 Gallon/Minute AVEC
Min. Recovered Heat Supply Temp 180 oF Assumption
Min. Recovered Heat Return Temp 160 oF Assumption
Total Heat Exchanger Design Capacity 80 % of peak load AVEC
# of Heat Exchangers 2 AVEC
# of Pumps 2 Assumption
DESIGN CONDITIONS
The design criteria listed above will guide the equipment sizing and selection for the project. The
following section summarizes the design conditions and methodology used to determine primary
equipment sizing.
Peak load is 7.4 MW-electric.
Available recovered heat from the cooling water is assumed to be equivalent to the coincident
electrical load, i.e. 7.4 MW-thermal (peak). The assumption is consistent with water jacket
information that is available from operating records. The accuracy of this calculation could be
improved if the heat rate of the engines were known to a greater degree of accuracy. This calculation
will be refined in the next phase.
Design load is 80% of peak: 5.92 MW-thermal, or 20.2 MMBTU/Hr.
Each heat exchanger is sized at 50% of the design load, or 10 MMBTU/Hr. Expandability of the heat
exchangers will be evaluated in the next phase.
Pumps are sized based on the heat exchanger flow rates that result in the optimum heat recovery loop
supply temperature. This information is provided by the heat exchanger manufacturer or engineering
support team. The approach temperature (hot inlet vs. cold outlet) for this application is 1 - 2 °F at
design conditions.
EQUIPMENT
Heat exchangers: Plate and frame heat exchangers are recommended for this service. The benefits of
plate and frame heat exchangers typically include reliable service, small footprint, expandability, and
excellent heat transfer characteristics, resulting in a low approach temperature. In this application, a
low approach temperature is highly desired in order to get the highest quality recovered heat to
customers (at as high a temperature as possible). Gaskets in a plate and frame heat exchanger may
need to be replaced during the asset lifetime. This maintenance can be accomplished in place.
Pumps: There are several types of pumps that could be a good fit for this application, including base
mounted – end suction, close coupled, and vertical inline. End suction pumps will likely provide the
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highest efficiency and therefore minimize long-term operating costs. Pump efficiency may also
impact the motor size and associated electrical design elements including breakers and conductors.
3-way valve: A thermostatically controlled modulating 3-way valve (AMOT valve) will be used to
ensure that the water temperature returning to the generator sets does not drop below the desired
setpoint (172oF). The 3-way valve will bypass flow around the heat recovery system heat exchangers
as needed to maintain a minimum return temperature of 172oF.
Energy Meter: An energy (BTU) meter will be installed on the recovered heat system and will record
the total energy input to the recovered heat distribution network.
Air Separator: A combination air-dirt separator will be provided for the heat recovery loop.
Ventilation and Cooling: The heat recovery building will include passive and active ventilation. The
passive ventilation will consist of two large roll-up doors. The active system will include a
thermostatically controlled exhaust fan and makeup air opening. Both the exhaust and makeup air
openings will be equipped with motorized dampers that will open on a call for cooling. Maximum
anticipated air exchange rate is 6 air changes per hour.
Continuous mechanical ventilation per the International Mechanical Code is not required by for
occupant health and safety as the space is normally unoccupied. Air conditioning is not anticipated.
Heating: The heat recovery building will include heat via one or more fan-powered electric unit
heaters. The unit heater(s) will be sized to maintain approximately 60oF in the building.
Expansion Tanks: Existing expansion tanks will remain in their current locations and will be
repurposed to provide the volume required to accommodate both the engine coolant system and the
heat recovery system. Of the five existing tanks, it is anticipated that the three larger tanks will be
manifolded and piped to the heat recovery system. The two smaller tanks will be manifolded and
reconnected to the engine coolant system.
Makeup Water Tank: Makeup water will be provided by the existing tank located in the power plant.
Valving and piping will be added to enable the single tank to fill either the engine coolant loop or the
heat recovery loop as needed.
VFD Control: Operating the pumps with variable speed control based on return water temperature
will allow pumps to run at reduced power. At Bethel utility rates, the avoided cost of excess pumping
power is significant and attractive to explore more fully. A design incorporating VFD into the pump
control may also simplify the electrical design, as the VFDs have starting relays, H-O-A switches,
programmable logic controllers, and bypass built into them.
Electrical Design Narrative
The plant currently has minimal automation and the owners and staff are comfortable continuing
operations under a primarily manual adjustment operating philosophy.
National Design Codes
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA 70 National Electric Code
NFPA 780 Standards of Installation of Lightning Protection
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
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Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), Lighting Handbook 10th Edition
DESIGN CRITERIA
Variable Value Units Source
Distribution Voltage 2400 Volts AVEC
Motor Control Voltage 120/208, 3 Volts, Phase AVEC
Available Motor Control Capacity 600 Amps Assumption
Available Motor Control Spares 4 AVEC
Number of Motors 2 2 with one future Assumption
DESIGN CONDITIONS
The design criteria listed above will allocate resources available for new equipment and retrofit. The
following section outlines current conditions.
Six diesel generators, housed in a generator room, output delta 2400V, which is then stepped down to
wye 208/120V by way of a three phase transformer. The feed is then sent to the switchboard and
various panels.
The Plant has one electrical room, situated adjacent to the generator containment area. All electrical
equipment, with the exception of remote power panels, is contained within this room. Current
equipment includes a 2000A GE Switchboard and 1200A Motor Control Center (MCC) with 600A
spare capacity in two buckets, two power panels, a generator alarm panel, several sections of
switchgear, and supporting ancillary minor equipment.
There are no spares available for use by motors or other powered equipment on any panelboard,
remote or local to the electrical room. The MCC has four spare cubicles, some as unprepared space,
and some with abandoned motor starters or feeder breakers. There are currently five cubicles
allocated to existing 20HP circulation pumps, which will likely be decommissioned. The motors
required for the new pumps will be greater than 20HP, and the existing circulation pump motor
starters may be retrofitted to accommodate the larger pumps.
The MCC and switchgear are 1960 vintage and it is not possible to buy current replacement parts for
them from the original manufacturer. Alternate supply sources are being investigated.
There is existing 300V cable tray running from the electrical room, through the generator room, and
into the pump room, which is located on the opposite side of the building. There is spare room in this
tray for additions. There is also existing 2400V tray, but it is not anticipated this tray will be utilized.
An existing pipe rack runs from the pump room into the field for eventual heat recovery customer
connections. This pipe rack can accept electrical conduit from the pump room to the new heat
exchanger module.
A 480 volt supply option is also possible with feed coming from the transfer switch building adjacent
to the southeast corner of the generator building. This option would have a single outdoor feed to the
heat exchanger building, one meter for the building, and a 480/208V step-down transformer. This
option will be developed in the 65% DD phase and, if the preferred approach, will replace the MCC
approach.
The power plant is located in an area without hazardous classification.
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SYSTEMS
New electrical equipment and retrofits of existing equipment will be required to support new
mechanical equipment.
Power Distribution: Motor control center cubicles currently allocated for the circulation pumps shall
be retrofitted for the new pumps and a spare cubicle be retrofitted for the feeder breaker. The buckets
that go inside the cubicles can be built to order and shipped to the Plant. Feeder breakers with lockout
capability will be required, as the pump motors will be controlled by local variable frequency drives
(VFDs) rather than traditional motors starters located in the motor control center. A lockable feeder
breaker for a new power panel will also be required.
Hand-Off-Auto switches will be provided at the motor either in the form of a stand-alone local
switch, or as part of the VFD cabinet and wiring. Local motor disconnect switches will also be
provided at the motor location either in the form of a stand-alone enclosure, or as part of the VFD
cabinet and wiring.
A new power panel will be required in the heat exchanger module. It will receive power from the
existing motor control center at the utilization voltage of 208/120V. Several preliminary loads have
been identified in the new module that will require 208/120V power, including but not limited to
lighting, VFD control power, emergency systems, instrument power, and heat tracing power. The
power panel will have 25% spare breakers to allow for future expansion.
Wiring throughout the new module and the feeder system to the module will be copper conductors
with XHHW insulation, routed in EMT conduit or aluminum ladder-style cable tray. Existing 300V
ladder-style cable tray will be utilized within the electrical room, generator room, and pump room
where possible. Power feeders from the power plant building to the heat exchanger module shall be
routed via pipe rack in EMT conduit.
Control/Instrumentation/Metering: VFDs are recommended for the new pumps. Although the plant
philosophy is to limit automation, the VFDs will offer cost savings by more closely regulating the
water temperature to a desired setpoint than is possible by human operators. This will be
accomplished by inputting analog temperature signals from instruments on the pipeline into the
VFDs. The VFD programming contains PID control and uses the analog signal to regulate pump
speed. The VFDs will be located outside of the motor control center, near the motors in the heat
exchanger module and fed from the existing motor control center.
Power for the entire heat recovery system will be measured for AVEC’s use. Power metering will be
installed on the motor control center door of every new pump, as well as on the door of the
panelboard feeder breaker. Local power measurements will be available from the VFDs as part of
their regular programming.
BTU Meters are required so the Plant can accurately monitor the amount of thermal energy consumed
by heat recovery commercial customers. The client will provide the type of BTU meter desired and
location will be determined by Coffman. Power for the BTU meters will come from the module
panelboard. In the future BTU meters will be added at each customer’s connection point, but are out
of scope for this project.
Lighting: Exterior lighting around the module shall be provided for safety and security and consist of
building mounted LED fixtures. Exterior lighting shall be controlled by photo-sensors, turning on
when lighting levels are low and off with sufficient daylight. Illumination levels shall be set
according to the IESNA Lighting Handbook.
Interior lighting shall consist of low maintenance, energy efficient LED fixtures. Lighting control will
shall consist of standard switches.
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Telecommunications and Data Systems: There are no telecommunications or data systems for this
project.
Grounding and Lightning: Grounding for the system will consist of a buried grounding ring around
the module (if possible with permafrost) with connections to the electrical system per NEC
requirements. Where possible, the grounding system will be integrated with existing grounding
systems. Cable size for the grounding ring and taps to building steel shall be #4/0AWG.
A lightning protection system designed per NFPA 780 shall be provided for the facility and tied into
the grounding system.
Specialty Systems: Electric heat trace is anticipated for all outdoor piping that would not have
continuous flow during normal operations, including makeup water and expansion tank connections.
Heat recovery loop piping will have continuous flow under all normal operating conditions and will
not be heat traced.
Emergency lighting and signage for the module shall be provided in the unlikely event of power loss.
Internal battery packs will provide necessary power for emergency equipment; back-up battery time
will be 30 minutes.
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Heat Recovery System Upgrades
65% Design Narrative
Prepared For: Prepared By:
CEI Project # 150857
September 10, 2015
Revision C – Issued for Review
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 2
2. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Purpose and Need ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Existing Conditions .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Power Plant ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Heat Recovery System ........................................................................................................................................... 3
General Criteria ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
3. CIVIL/GEOTECHNICAL NARRATIVE ................................................................................................................. 5
4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN NARRATIVE ........................................................................................................... 5
Design Criteria ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Design Codes ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Project Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Fire Rating ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Means of Egress ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. STRUCTURAL DESIGN NARRATIVE .................................................................................................................. 6
Design Criteria and Loads ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Design Codes ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Design Loads ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Construction Methods .............................................................................................................................................. 7
6. MECHANICAL DESIGN NARRATIVE ................................................................................................................. 8
Design Criteria and Loads ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Design Codes ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Design Criteria ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Design Conditions .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Expansion ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Equipment .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
7. ELECTRICAL DESIGN NARRATIVE .................................................................................................................. 11
Design Criteria and Codes ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Design Codes ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Design Criteria ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Design Conditions .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Systems .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Bethel electric power plant, owned and operated by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
(AVEC), has a heat recovery system used to provide heat to customers within the community.
Currently the system is operating at less than optimal levels. Various enhancements to bring greater
benefits to the community of Bethel are currently in the evaluation and design phase. An isolation
heat exchanger on the generator cooling system is the primary interest of this design narrative.
The isolation heat exchanger will provide several benefits for the community including new customer
service, system expansion, reduced fuel consumption, and increased reliability of both heat and
power. The projected cost of the isolation heat exchanger project is approximately $2,400,000.
2. INTRODUCTION
This design narrative encompasses a water-side heat exchanger project for the Bethel, Alaska, electric
power plant which is owned and operated by the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC). The
project was given initial consideration in an August 22, 2014 report entitled, “AVEC Bethel Heat
Recovery Inspection and Recommendations”. AVEC has engaged Coffman Engineers at its own
expense to develop a 65% design for further evaluation of the project’s feasibility with respect to
benefits and costs. A key element of the 65% design is to quantify construction costs for the project
and to determine the basic building configuration, equipment and location and access requirements
for the module.
In July, 2015, a grant from the Alaska Energy Authority - Renewable Energy Fund (AEA - REF)
Round 8 became available for further evaluation and initial design (35%) of the heat recovery system
at AVEC’s Bethel operation. Coffman completed the evaluation and initial 35% design for the water-
side heat exchanger on August 20, 2015. Other work authorized by the Round 8 grant is progressing
concurrently with this water-side heat exchanger design.
PURPOSE AND NEED
The Bethel power plant heat recovery system currently circulates hot water through a network of
distribution pipes to customers near the power plant. The hot water is from the generator cooling
system. In order to enhance the long-term benefits to the community of Bethel, it is recommended
that the generator cooling loop be isolated from the recovered heat distribution loop. Installation of
new isolation heat exchangers and pumps will provide the physical isolation and will result in the
following benefits:
Expansion of district heating opportunities;
Increased reliability of heat recovery and electrical generating systems;
Reduction of heat and power costs;
Reduction of air pollution;
Reduction of carbon footprint.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Power Plant
The Bethel generation plant consists of six EMD 16-645 E4D reciprocating diesel generator sets, each
rated at 2.2MW. Engines are manually started, synchronized and loaded. The diesel generator
cooling system is directly connected to the heat recovery loop with no provision for an isolation heat
exchanger in the system. Excess heat not used in the heat recovery loop is dissipated to atmosphere
in a network of six radiators. Flow to the radiators is controlled by a thermostatic bypass valve.
Radiator fans are manually staged based on operator observations of coolant return temperature at the
generator inlets.
The cooling fluid is corrosion inhibited water with no chemical freeze protection. As the water
temperature rises and falls, fluid expansion and contraction is accommodated with five expansion
tanks. Water from an open make-up tank is pumped into the coolant loop as needed. Plant operators
make regular observations and manually adjust the system to maintain the correct pressures. Plant
operators have demonstrated the ability to maintain reliable operations based on manual control
strategies for many years. Continued use of manual controls is anticipated except in cases where
function or efficiency require automation.
Heat Recovery System
The AVEC Bethel power plant heat recovery system is currently functioning on a commercial scale.
Although it is not expanded to optimally serve the community, it is serving several facilities.
The recovered heat distribution system consists of a network of approximately 10,000 linear feet of
distribution piping between the diesel generator cooling system in the power plant and external
customers including the hospital, prison, and the university campus. The mains are 10” diameter, with
branch loops up to 8” diameter extending to customer facilities. The distribution piping is fabricated
with mechanical (Victaulic™) couplings and valves.
Four (4) 20HP circulators (referred to as “booster pumps”), located within the power plant, are
manually staged to maintain desired coolant return temperature. The booster pumps are piped in
parallel with each other. Under typical conditions two pumps are operating, with two pumps in
standby. As a group, the booster pumps are operating in series with the engine mounted coolant
pumps. Parallel operation is possible by adjusting a manual butterfly valve on the pump suction
header.
If the temperature of the coolant as it returns from the heat recovery loop is higher than that desired at
the engine inlet, a thermostatic 3-way valve (AMOT valve) diverts some flow to the radiators. Radiator
fans are manually staged to ensure that the optimal coolant temperature is achieved at the engine inlet.
Plant operators make regular observations and adjust the system to maintain the correct temperatures.
GENERAL CRITERIA
A primary premise of the project is to leave the systems within the power plant unaltered. Nearly all
changes will occur outside the power plant building. This should allow for a cheaper installation,
more flexibility of outdoor construction (not having to open up power plant walls during undesirable
weather) and reduced risk of plant impacts during construction.
The isolation heat exchanger system will be housed in a separate building adjacent to the power plant,
see Figure 1. Primary tie-in points to the existing heat recovery loop will be located outside of the
building, which will allow for uninterrupted operation of electrical generating assets while work on
the heat recovery loop is completed. Valving is in place to bypass the heat recovery distribution
piping while the system upgrades are completed. No shutdown is anticipated to accommodate the
piping upgrades.
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Figure 1: Heat Recovery Building – Proposed Location
Both field erection and modular construction were investigated for the optimal solution to implement
the heat recovery loop upgrades. A preliminary cost study prepared to determine the likely cost
impacts of the two approaches favored the modular approach.
Modular construction will help to minimize construction cost by allowing for shop fabrication offsite.
It provides for a more convenient scheduling of work, and minimizes the remote workforce housing
penalty. Shop fabrication also allows closer quality control and will minimize impacts to ongoing
power plant operations. The building size may be below the threshold for economies of scale for
shipping, but the other factors counteract the shipping penalty.
The heat exchanger building will be designed to control and dissipate the heat radiated by the large
system components, including equipment and piping. Automated mechanical ventilation
complements the minimal occupancy strategy for the building. Large (8’ x 10’) doors, useful for
maintenance operations, will also allow passive ventilation. This technique would match the
ventilation strategy provided throughout the power plant, including generator and radiator rooms.
An appropriately sized electric unit heater is being considered to provide a heat source if the heat
recovery loop is shut down for any reason.
Once isolated from the engine coolant system, the heat recovery system will no longer impact the
reliability of generating assets. Based on Owner feedback, N+1 or similar redundancy is not required
for the heat recovery system. The equipment selection and sizing is based on utilizing 80% of the
peak available heat flow, based on current generator utilization levels. Room for expansion to recover
an additional 40% capacity is built into the design. By designing the system with multiple heat
exchangers and pumps, should any of these major components fail, the system will have the ability to
continue operating at a reduced capacity. For further clarification of the design load calculations and
methodology, see the Mechanical Design Narrative section of this report.
Heat flow and energy in British Thermal Units (BTU) at the heat exchanger building will be metered
to accuracy acceptable for AVEC’s management purposes. This metering, coupled with energy
meters at the heat customer connection (to be installed in a future phase) will facilitate system
optimization. The optimization includes performance monitoring, close matching of pump and flow
to loads, heat customer troubleshooting, reduced energy waste, and maximized energy extraction
from the engine cooling loop.
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Engine coolant heat flow and energy within the power plant is not currently metered. Due to the
piping arrangement it is impractical to install BTU meters that capture total heat at the generator sets,
or total heat removal at the radiator header. If BTU metering is desired in the future, operational or
piping modifications may be recommended to simplify the engine coolant piping system and reduce
the number of meters required. As previously mentioned, heat flow on the customer-side of the heat
exchanger will be metered in the project covered by this report.
Provisions will be included in the building and piping design to enable future connection of the
exhaust heat recovery system, creating a significant increase in recovered heat available for
community buildings not currently connected to the system.
3. CIVIL/GEOTECHNICAL NARRATIVE
The site suggests an arctic design that preserves permafrost under the building. Buildings in the near
vicinity are typically elevated on pilings that allow cold air to circulate and decouples the heat in the
building from the soil. The power plant building has a refrigerated foundation. The site slopes gently
down from the power plant building, which is well accommodated with a pile foundation design. Soil
conditions for weight bearing and foundation design will be evaluated by a geotechnical engineer as
part of the final design effort. Currently, the preliminary design assumes typical permafrost conditions
and a steel pile foundation. More site specific information will be gathered during final design and
specific design considerations will be modified as required.
The site design will include an access point for installation and service of the heat exchanger building.
A path for wheeled vehicles to approach the building currently exists; while a new road will not be
constructed, the existing ground for a loader approach area 32’x20’ will be stripped of organics,
backfilled with a minimum of 6” of non frost susceptible gravel, and graded. To facilitate building
entry and mobility for servicing the heat exchanger system, an exit with stairway will be included.
Prior to final design, a design survey will be performed to provide building and equipment locations,
property boundaries, and topographic information.
4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN NARRATIVE
A code study has been performed to ensure that current International Building Code (IBC)
requirements are met, including: occupancy type, allowable building area, separation from existing
structures and fuel tanks, assembly fire ratings, egress, and other IBC driven building attributes.
DESIGN CRITERIA
Design Codes
International Building Code (IBC), 2009 as adopted by the State of Alaska
International Fire Code (IFC), 2009 as adopted by the State of Alaska
Project Overview
Gross Area – 768 SQFT
Occupancy – U, Utility
Construction Type – Type V B
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Fire Rating
Interior Building Element Fire Ratings – 0 hrs
Exterior Wall Fire Ratings
Separation distance less than 10 feet – 1 hrs
Separation distance equal to or greater than 10 feet – 0 hrs
Means of Egress
Number of Exits Provided – 1
Egress Width – 42”
Exit Access – Less Than 100’
Exit Access Travel Distance – Less Than 300’
5. STRUCTURAL DESIGN NARRATIVE
DESIGN CRITERIA AND LOADS
Applicable AVEC site specific information and requirements
Design Codes
International Building Code (IBC), 2009 as adopted by the State of Alaska
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-05, Minimum Design Loads and Other Structures
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
AISC 303, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings
American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1, 2010
Design Loads
Dead Loads
Heat Exchangers 7270 LBS
Pumps 1840 LBS
Air Separator 800 LBS
Roof Live Loads
NA
Live Loads
Floor 100PSF/2000LBS
Snow Loads
Ground Snow Load 40PSF
Importance Factor, Is 1.00
Exposure Factor, Ce 1.00
Thermal Factor, Ct 1.00
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Seismic Loads
Analysis Procedure Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure
Importance Factor, Ie 1.00
Site Spectral Response – Short, Ss 0.294g
Site Spectral Response – Short, S1 0.094g
Design Spectral Acceleration, SDS 0.306g
Design Spectral Acceleration, SD1 0.150g
Site Class D
Seismic Design Category C
Wind Load
Wind Speed, V 120MPH, 3 Sec Gust
Exposure C
Importance Factor, Iw 1.00
Transportation Loads
Module must be designed to resist the loads imparted on it due to lifting, truck and barge travel.
CONSTRUCTION METHODS
Foundation
The foundation for the proposed building will be braced steel piles capped with steel pile cap beams.
A geotechnical investigation will be performed to determine the site specific installation method for
the steel piles unless adequate data is available from recent projects in the near vicinity of the power
plant. The steel piles will either be vibratory driven or drilled and set with a sand slurry. The
geotechnical investigation will also determine whether thermopiles (passively cooled piles) or other
options will be required. The catwalk and pipe supports will be steel piles. For the 65% design, it is
assumed that the piles for the building, catwalk and pipe supports will not need to be passively cooled
(i.e. thermosyphons not required).
Heat Recovery Building Framing
The heat exchanger building will be modular construction consisting of two 12’x32’ steel framed
modules. The gravity load carrying system will consist of steel beams, purlins, joists and deck plate.
The lateral force resisting system will consist of hollow structural steel (HSS) moment frames. The
modules will be sheathed in insulated panels. The intent of the project is for the module to be
constructed offsite (Anchorage fab shop) and then barged to Bethel for final installation. Final
installation will consist of lifting and placing the modules on the steel foundation, stitching the two
modules together and installing the final insulated panels. During fabrication it is intended that the
interior piping and equipment will be installed and fully tested. All piping and equipment will need
to be properly supported for all transportation loads.
Catwalk
The exterior catwalk will provide access to the main building. The catwalk will be supported on piles
and consist of support beams and grating. Guardrails will be provided for safety.
Pipe Supports
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Exterior pipe supports will consist of steel piles and cross support beams. Final depth of piles will be
based on the final geotechnical data.
6. MECHANICAL DESIGN NARRATIVE
The design is based on total heat exchanger capacity sized to match 80% of the recoverable heat at
peak electrical load, i.e. (2) heat exchangers, each at 40% of peak load. The hot side of the heat
exchanger will be fed from the existing engine cooling loop in the power plant.
DESIGN CRITERIA AND LOADS
Applicable AVEC site specific information and requirements
Design Codes
International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2009 as adopted by the State of Alaska.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code for Process Piping, B31.3
Design Criteria
Variable Value Units Source
Peak Electrical Load 7.4 Megawatts-elec AVEC
Genset Efficiency 13.75 kW-hr/gallon AVEC
Jacket Heat Available 1.0 kW-thermal / kW-electric Coffman
Design Jacket Water Supply Temp 186 oF AVEC
Design Jacket Water Return Temp 168 oF AVEC
Design water Jacket Flow Rate 850 Gallon/Minute AVEC
Min. Recovered Heat Supply Temp 180 oF Coffman
Min. Recovered Heat Return Temp 160 oF Coffman
Total Heat Exchanger Design Capacity 80 % of peak load AVEC
# of Heat Exchangers 2 AVEC
# of Pumps 2 Coffman
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DESIGN CONDITIONS
The design criteria listed above will guide the equipment sizing and selection for the project. The
following section summarizes the design conditions and methodology used to determine primary
equipment sizing.
Peak power plant electrical load is 7.4 MW-electric.
Available recovered heat from the cooling water is closely equivalent to the coincident
electrical load, i.e. 7.4 MW-Thermal (peak). This is consistent with water jacket information
that is available from operating records. The accuracy of this calculation will be verified in the
final design phase of this project.
Design load is 80% of peak: (7.4 x 80%) = 5.92 MW-Thermal, or 20.2 MMBTU/Hr.
Each heat exchanger is sized at 50% of the design load, or 10 MMBTU/Hr.
The peak energy resource available from the heat exchanger project is 20 MMBTU/Hr,
expandable to 30 MMBTU/Hr when the power plant electrical load and community demand
for heat exceeds the current design.
The average energy resource available, based on long-term power plant operating records is
approximately 2.4 generators. This results in 2.2 MW-Thermal x 2.4 generators = 5.28 MW-
Thermal, or 18 MMBTU/Hr.
Pumps are sized based on the heat exchanger flow rates that result in the optimum heat recovery loop
supply temperature. This information is provided by the heat exchanger manufacturer or engineering
support team. The approach temperature (hot inlet vs. cold outlet) for this application is 1 - 2 °F at
design conditions.
EXPANSION
The ability to accommodate future expansion of the recovered heat system to serve additional
community facilities is a criteria of the heat recovery system design.
The design will allow for (1) the expansion of the recovered heat distribution network, i.e. additional
community heat customers, and (2) capture of additional engine heat within the power plant to
increase quality and quantity of heat available for customers, and (3) allow integration of future stack
heat recovery system.
Space is reserved within the facility for an additional heat exchanger and distribution system pump,
which enables increased flow rates and heat transfer should additional heat become available from the
engine jacket water, i.e. increased electrical load on the generator sets. The piping headers within the
heat recovery module will be designed for the future expansion – a 50% increase over current design
flow. This method enables future expansion with minimal piping impacts while limiting major
equipment (pumps, heat exchangers) capacity to serve the current needs.
The design will include provisions to integrate exhaust gas heat recovery into the recovered heat
system. Exhaust gas heat recovery piping will be designed to increase the recovered heat supply
temperature rather than increasing the system flow rate. Therefore, recovered heat distribution system
pumping capacity is not expected to require modification when stack gas heat recovery is added in the
future.
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EQUIPMENT
Heat exchangers: Plate and frame heat exchangers are recommended for this service. The benefits of
plate and frame heat exchangers typically include reliable service, small footprint, expandability, and
excellent heat transfer characteristics, resulting in a low approach temperature. In this application, a
low approach temperature is highly desired in order to get the highest quality recovered heat to
customers (at as high a temperature as possible). Plate and frame heat exchanger maintenance
includes periodic flushing and frame tightening (annual checks), and gasket replacements (uncertain,
but typically on a ten-year or longer cycle). This maintenance can be accomplished in place without
removal of the heat exchanger.
Pumps: Several types of pumps were evaluated for this application, including base mounted – end
suction, close coupled, and vertical inline. End suction pumps were selected for the highest
efficiency, therefore minimizing long-term operating costs. Pumps are selected for continuous duty at
the design operating temperatures.
3-Way Valve: A motor operated modulating 3-way valve will be used to ensure that the engine
cooling water temperature returning to the generator sets does not drop below the desired setpoint
(168oF). The 3-way valve will bypass flow around the heat recovery system heat exchangers as
needed to maintain a minimum return temperature of 168oF.
Energy Meter: Energy (BTU) metering will be installed on the recovered heat system and will record
the total energy extracted from the power plant engine cooling system. The energy meter consists of
supply and return temperature sensors, a single flow measuring station, and a programmable logic
controller (PLC).
Air Separator: A combination air-dirt separator will be provided for the heat recovery loop, sized to
handle future design flow including expansion to three pumps.
Ventilation and Cooling: The heat recovery building will include passive and active ventilation. The
passive ventilation will consist of roll-up doors on the side of the building. The active system will
include a thermostatically controlled exhaust fan and makeup air opening. Both the exhaust and
makeup air openings will be equipped with motorized dampers that will open on a call for cooling.
Maximum anticipated air exchange rate is 6 air changes per hour.
Continuous mechanical ventilation per the International Mechanical Code is not required for occupant
health and safety as the space is normally unoccupied. Air conditioning is not anticipated.
Heating: The heat recovery building will include heat via a fan-powered electric unit heater. The unit
heater will be sized to maintain approximately 45oF for freeze protection in the building.
Expansion Tanks: Existing expansion tanks will remain in their current locations and will be
repurposed to provide the volume required to accommodate both the engine coolant system and the
heat recovery system. Of the five existing tanks, it is anticipated that the three larger tanks will be
manifolded and piped to the heat recovery system. The two smaller tanks will be manifolded and
reconnected to the engine coolant system.
Makeup Water Tank: Makeup water will be provided by the existing tank located in the power plant.
Valving and piping will be added to enable the single tank to fill either the engine coolant loop or the
heat recovery loop as needed.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Control: Operating the pumps with variable speed control will
allow pumps to only operate as needed to maintain design temperature. At Bethel utility rates, the
reduction of excess pumping power is significant.
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7. ELECTRICAL DESIGN NARRATIVE
The design is based on the plant’s current operating philosophy of minimal automation and AVEC’s
request to have one power circuit supply the heat recovery system.
DESIGN CRITERIA AND CODES
Design Codes
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), Lighting Handbook 10th Edition
Design Criteria
Variable Value Units Source
Distribution Voltage 2400 Volts AVEC
Motor Control Voltage 208/120, 3 Volts, Phase AVEC
Standby Generator Voltage 208/120,3 Volts, Phase AVEC
Standby Generator Capacity 150 kW AVEC
Available MCC Spares 4 AVEC
Number of Motors 2 Coffman
DESIGN CONDITIONS
The design criteria listed above will allocate resources available for new equipment and retrofit. The
following section outlines current conditions as well as options considered for source power.
Six diesel generators, housed in a generator room, output delta 2400V, which is then stepped down to
wye 208/120V for facility utilization by way of three single-phase transformers. The feed is then sent
to a main switchboard and various panels.
The Plant has one electrical room, situated adjacent to the generator containment area. All electrical
equipment, with the exception of remote power panels and transformers, is contained within this
room. Current equipment includes a 2000A GE Switchboard and 1200A GE Motor Control Center
(MCC) with approximately 600A spare capacity, two power panels, a generator alarm panel, several
sections of switchgear, and supporting ancillary electrical equipment. There are no spares available
for use by powered equipment on any panelboard, remote or local to the electrical room.
The MCC has four spare cubicles, some as unprepared space, and some with abandoned motor
starters or feeder breakers. Retrofitting this MCC to feed power to the new heat recovery system was
investigated during the conceptual design phase; however, this option is not preferred due to AVEC’s
preference to have a single feeder providing all power, for ease of metering, and their preference to
avoid modifications to the existing cable tray system.
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The preferred power supply option is to provide a new feeder tap off the existing standby generator
transfer switch, which currently supplies 208/120V power to the motor control center and other
equipment designated for in-house operations. A connection point is possible on the secondary side of
the transfer switch. (3) – 75kVA transformers in bank arrangement provide power to the transfer
switch and would need to be upgraded to 100kVA. Various conductors and equipment may also need
to be upgraded during detailed design if their current rating is exceeded.
A single feeder circuit would exit the electrical/transformer rooms and travel in conduit along the
exterior of the generator building and pump room, onto the existing pipe rack, and into the heat
exchanger module.
A 600A panelboard with main breaker would act as a service entry disconnect for the module, and the
panelboard would contain large breakers for feeding the VFD/motor loads and smaller lighting/power
panelboard. Single point metering would be accomplished by installing a power meter on the
incoming line to the 600A panelboard.
An existing pipe rack runs from the pump room into the field for eventual heat recovery customer
connections. This pipe rack can accept electrical conduit to serve the heat recovery module.
There is an existing 300V cable tray running from the electrical room, through the generator room,
and into the pump room, which is located on the opposite side of the building, and also existing
2400V tray. Routing new cable through the power plant is feasible, but not preferred per AVEC
request. Cable in conduit routed outside along and against the building on new structural supports is
preferred to routing new cable in existing tray.
The power plant is located in an area without hazardous area classifications.
SYSTEMS
New electrical equipment and retrofits of existing equipment will be required to support new
mechanical equipment.
Power Distribution: Power allocated for generator building operations is also power used to support
the heat recovery system. Currently, (3) – 75kVA 2400-120VAC single phase transformers are
arranged in a delta-wye configuration to output three phase 208/120VAC. The transformers are
housed in an area off the electrical room. An oil-filled circuit breaker precedes the transformers. The
three phase 208/120V power then supplies a transfer switch, which is used to switch between utility
power and standby generator power. Upon loss of power, the transfer switch can be manually
switched to the standby generator. The generator has a power capacity of 150kW.
The secondary side of the transfer switch has space available for an additional termination. (2) –
500MCM cables in parallel can connect here and provide power to the Heat Recovery Module via a
single feeder circuit. A single circuit will allow AVEC to monitor power consumption by the entire
heat recovery system. The feeder circuit shall be routed in conduit along the exterior of the generator
building and pump room and from there, merge onto the existing pipe rack and into the module.
The incoming feeder circuit will terminate in a 600A panelboard containing a large main breaker and
5 smaller breakers, which will provide power to two VFDs/motors, one future VFD/motor, a
lighting/power panelboard, and one dedicated spare breaker. Breakers shall be lockable.
The lighting/power panelboard will have a main bus rating of 125A and a utilization voltage of
208/120V. Several preliminary loads have been identified in the new module that will require
208/120V power, including but not limited to interior and exterior lighting, HVAC, emergency
lighting, service receptacles, instrument power, PLC power, and heat tracing power. The power panel
will have 25% spare breakers to allow for future expansion or additional needs.
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Wiring throughout the new module and the feeder system to the module will be copper conductors
with XHHW insulation, routed in EMT conduit or TC cable in aluminum ladder-style cable tray.
Control/Instrumentation/Metering:
Centralized control for the heat recovery module shall be accomplished via a small PLC system,
located in the module. The PLC provides numerous benefits to the heat recovery system, including
instrument monitoring, simple calculations, logic functions, and VFD control. Specifically, the PLC
shall take inputs from temperature and flow transmitters and perform calculations for BTUs, it shall
display VFD trouble status and general trouble, it shall provide the temperature input for the VFD
speed control, and also accept pressure transmitter input. The PLC shall have outputs for modulating
the three-way control valve on the engine coolant loop where it will open and close the valve
according to a defined temperature setpoint. Further, the PLC shall send status and indication to the
electrical room, where remote monitoring is desired. A small status panel shall be installed there.
Communication between the Heat Recovery PLC and the remote status panel shall be accomplished
through an Ethernet connection. The Ethernet cable shall be routed along the same route as the HX
power feeder.
VFDs are recommended for the new pumps in a one-VFD-to-one-motor configuration. Although the
plant philosophy is to limit automation, the VFDs will offer cost savings by more closely regulating
the water temperature to a desired setpoint than is possible by human operators. This will be
accomplished by modulating speed based on analog temperature signals via the Heat Recovery PLC.
The VFD programming contains PID (proportional-integral-derivative) control and uses the analog
signal to regulate pump speed.
Bypass circuits are recommended for the VFDs. In the event of a VFD failure, it is necessary to
maintain design flow in the piping servicing AVEC customers to prevent freezing. For this reason, a
bypass circuit can be purchased with the VFDs. If a VFD fails or in times of maintenance, the pumps
will not have to be taken fully out of service. The VFD will be set to bypass mode, where the pumps
can be operated in across-the-line fashion until the VFD is put back into service.
H-O-A switches shall be provided for the VFDs for further control over the system. The H-O-A
switches shall be internal. Due to the motor location – in sight of the 600A panelboard, and the
additional specification that the breakers shall be lockable, a local disconnect switch shall not be
provided for the pumps.
Remote starting and stopping of the VFDs from the Heat Recovery PLC is not required. Starting and
stopping of the VFDs can be accomplished locally.
In order to limit reflected wave phenomenon and other harmonic effects caused by the internal
switching components of VFDs in motor circuits, it is recommended that power cable designed for
VFD operation be used between the VFD and the motor. The cable should have a higher insulation
rating, have shielding, and possibly contain three ground cables rather than one. Due to the close
distance between the motor and the VFD, it is anticipated an output reactor or filter, will not be
required, and any transient effects can be negated by the VFD cable. IEEE 519 harmonic calculations
will be performed to confirm harmonic limits are not exceeded.
The VFDs will be located near the motors in the heat exchanger module and powered by the 600A
panelboard. Control power for the VFDs shall be self-derived.
BTU metering is desired to accurately record energy units created and expended through the heat
recovery system. BTU Meters for in-house recording shall not be purchased as stand-alone units,
rather, function shall be handled by the Heat Recovery PLC system. Sales metering will be performed
at the customer end via future stand-alone BTU meters. The PLC will accept temperature and flow
inputs from instruments along the piping and perform BTU calculations.
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Lighting: Exterior lighting around the module shall be provided for safety and security and consist of
building mounted, energy-efficient LED fixtures. Exterior lighting shall be controlled by a contactor
with H-O-A and a single photocell, turning on when lighting levels are low and off with sufficient
daylight. Illumination levels shall be set according to the IESNA Lighting Handbook.
Interior lighting will consist of low maintenance, energy efficient LED fixtures. Lighting control will
consist of standard wall mounted switches.
Telecommunications: Ethernet communications will exist between the PLC and the remote status
panel, and also between the VFDs and the PLC. Through the Ethernet connection, many different
statuses and properties from the VFDs can be transmitted to the PLC system.
Grounding: System grounding will consist of bonding to module piles providing a more effective path
to ground than a ground ring can provide in frozen soil. Where possible, the grounding system will be
integrated with existing grounding systems. Cable size for taps to building steel shall be #4/0AWG.
In order to minimize electrical noise, the Heat Recovery PLC system shall have a dedicated
instrument ground system consisting of a separate grounding busbar within the PLC, then terminating
in a ground rod triad.
Specialty Systems: Electric heat trace is anticipated for outdoor piping between the Heat Recovery
Module and the plant that would not have continuous flow during normal operations, including
makeup water and expansion tank connections. Heat recovery loop piping will have continuous flow
under all normal operating conditions and will not be heat traced.
Emergency egress lighting and signage for the module shall be provided in the unlikely event of
power loss. Internal battery packs will provide necessary power for emergency equipment; back-up
battery time will be 30 minutes.
UPS: Generalized battery backup is not required for this application; PLC shall be provided with
integral battery backup as well as emergency lighting units.
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HMS Project No. 15111PREPARED FOR:Coffman Engineers800 F StreetAnchorage, Alaska 99501September 10, 20154103 Minnesota Drive • Anchorage, Alaska 99503 p: 907.561.1653 • f: 907.562.0420 • e: mail@hmsalaska.com 65% DESIGN SUBMITTALCONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEBETHEL POWER PLANTHEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 2DATE: 9/10/2015DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTSLevel of Documents:(19) each 65% design drawings and design narrativeDate:August 31, 2015Provided By:Coffman Engineers of Anchorage, AlaskaRATESPricing is based on current material, equipment and freight costs.Labor Rates:A.S. Title 36 working 60 hours per weekPremium Time:16.70%BIDDING ASSUMPTIONSContract:Standard construction contract without restrictive bidding clausesBidding Situation:Competitive bids assumedBid Date:Spring 2017Start of Construction:June 2017Months to Complete:Within (1.5) months completion for on-site constructionEXCLUDED COSTS1. A/E design fees2. Administrative and management costs3. Furniture, furnishings and equipment (except those specifically included)4. Remediation of contaminated soils or abatement of any hazardous materialsNOTES REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF THIS ESTIMATE
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 3DATE: 9/10/2015GENERALWhen included in HMS Inc.'s scope of services, opinions or estimates of probable construction costs are prepared on the basis of HMS Inc.'sexperience and qualifications and represent HMS Inc.'s judgment as a professional generally familiar with the industry. However, since HMS Inc.has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services furnished by others, over contractor's methods of determining prices, or overcompetitive bidding or market conditions, HMS Inc. cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual construction cost will not varyfrom HMS Inc.'s opinions or estimates of probable construction cost.This estimate assumes normal escalation based on the current economic climate. While the global economic downturn has moderated,it remains unclear how its effects and subsequent economic recovery will affect construction costs. HMS Inc. will continue to monitor this, as well as other international, domestic and local events, and the resulting construction climate, and will adjust costs and contingencies as deemedappropriate.GROSS FLOOR AREAHeat Recovery Building 768 SFNOTES REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF THIS ESTIMATE (Continued)
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 4DATE: 9/10/2015Material Labor Total 01 - SITE WORK $ 128,011 $ 63,312 $ 191,323 02 - SUBSTRUCTURE 163,308 74,779 238,087 03 - SUPERSTRUCTURE 0 0 0 04 - EXTERIOR CLOSURE 0 0 0 05 - ROOF SYSTEMS 0 0 0 06 - INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION 0 0 0 07 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS 0 0 0 08 - MECHANICAL 843,083 146,047 989,130 09 - ELECTRICAL 46,428 16,543 62,971 10 - EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 11 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 208,127 33,850 241,977SUBTOTAL: $ 1,388,957 $ 334,531 $ 1,723,488 12 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS431,924SUBTOTAL:$ 2,155,412 13 - CONTINGENCIES310,412TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $ 2,465,824COST PER SQUARE FOOT:$ 3,210.71 /SFGROSS FLOOR AREA:768 SF65% DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COST SUMMARY
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 5DATE: 9/10/2015Total Material Labor Material/Labor Total Cost Cost per SF 01 - SITE WORK$ 191,323 $ 249.12 011 - Hazmat Abatement $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00 012 - Site Preparation 990 1,080 2,070 2.70 013 - Site Improvements 22,446 12,846 35,292 45.95 014 - Site Mechanical 36,278 32,992 69,270 90.20 015 - Site Electrical 68,297 16,394 84,691 110.27 02 - SUBSTRUCTURE $ 238,087 $ 310.01 021 - Standard Foundations $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00 022 - Slab on Grade 0 0 0 0.00 023 - Basement 0 0 0 0.00 024 - Special Foundations 163,308 74,779 238,087 310.01 03 - SUPERSTRUCTURE$ 0 $ 0.00 031 - Floor Construction $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00 032 - Roof Construction 0 0 0 0.00 033 - Stair Construction 0 0 0 0.00 04 - EXTERIOR CLOSURE $ 0 $ 0.00 041 - Exterior Walls $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00 042 - Exterior Doors and Windows 0 0 0 0.00 05 - ROOF SYSTEMS $ 0 $ 0.00 051 - Roofing $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00 052 - Skylights 0 0 0 0.00 06 - INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION$ 0 $ 0.00 061 - Partitions and Doors $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00 062 - Interior Finishes 0 0 0 0.00 063 - Specialties 0 0 0 0.00 ELEMENTAL SUMMARYElement
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 6DATE: 9/10/2015Total Material Labor Material/Labor Total Cost Cost per SFELEMENTAL SUMMARYElement 07 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0.00 08 - MECHANICAL $ 989,130 $ 1287.93 081 - Plumbing $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00 082 - HVAC 0 0 0 0.00 083 - Fire Protection 0 0 0 0.00 084 - Special Mechanical Systems 843,083 146,047 989,130 1287.93 09 - ELECTRICAL$ 62,971 $ 81.99 091 - Service and Distribution $ 39,062 $ 10,375 $ 49,437 64.37 092 - Lighting and Power 7,366 6,168 13,534 17.62 093 - Special Electrical Systems 0 0 0 0.00 10 - EQUIPMENT$ 0 $ 0.00 101 - Fixed and Movable Equipment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.00 102 - Furnishings 0 0 0 0.00 11 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION $ 208,127 $ 33,850 $ 241,977 $ 315.07 SUBTOTAL DIRECT WORK: $ 1,388,957 $ 334,531 $ 1,723,488 12 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS$ 431,924 $ 562.40 121 - Mobilization $ 22,325 29.07 122 - Operation Costs 217,513 283.22 123 - Profit192,086 250.11 13 - CONTINGENCIES$ 310,412 $ 404.18 131 - Estimator's Contingency 7.50% $ 161,656 210.49 132 - Escalation Contingency 6.42% 148,756 193.69 TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST: $ 2,465,824 $3,210.71 /SFGROSS FLOOR AREA:768 SF
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 7DATE: 9/10/201501 - SITE WORK MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR012 - Site Preparation$ $ $ $ $ $Grub off and dispose of organics at buildingfootprint and approach pad 30 CY 14.00 420 14.00 420 Fine grade site 1,500 SF 0.20 300 0.20 300 Select backfill at building footprint and approachpad, compacted in place 30 CY 33.00 990 12.00 360 45.00 1,350 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 990 $ 1,080 $ 2,070
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 8DATE: 9/10/201501 - SITE WORK MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR013 - Site Improvements$ $ $ $ $ $STAIR AND CATWALK CONSTRUCTIONSupport channel 1,860 LBS 1.20 2,232 1.30 2,418 2.50 4,650 Channel steel stringers 1,350 LBS 1.40 1,890 1.50 2,025 2.90 3,915 Angle steel ledger 220 LBS 1.20 264 1.50 330 2.70 594 1 1/4" galvanized steel grate stair treads withnosing 88 LF 26.00 2,288 9.00 792 35.00 3,080 Galvanized steel grating at catwalk 165 SF 17.50 2,888 12.00 1,980 29.50 4,868 6"x6" pressure treated timber at stair land, setto grade 8 LF 1.75 14 6.00 48 7.75 62 1 1/2" diameter two-line pipe guardrail 147 LF 78.00 11,466 26.00 3,822 104.00 15,288 1/4"x4" galvanized steel plate at toe kick 380 LBS 1.30 494 1.20 456 2.50 950 Miscellaneous plates, angles, connections,bolts, etc. 650 LBS 1.40 910 1.50 975 2.90 1,885 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 22,446 $ 12,846 $ 35,292
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 9DATE: 9/10/201501 - SITE WORK MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR014 - Site Mechanical$ $ $ $ $ $Piping support structures 3 EA With Element 024 Cut and remove 10" existing RHS/RHR piping (2) 70 LF 26.00 1,820 26.00 1,820 New 10" diameter Schedule 40 steel piping in arctic pipe mounted on piled supports 96 LF 75.00 7,200 90.00 8,640 165.00 15,840 2" fill expansion piping in arctic pipe with heattrace 75 LF 45.00 3,375 60.00 4,500 105.00 7,875 10" arctic pipe fittings 10 EA 1000.00 10,000 300.00 3,000 1300.00 13,000 2" arctic pipe fittings 8 EA 550.00 4,400 245.00 1,960 795.00 6,360 10" connections to existing piping 4 EA 650.00 2,600 250.00 1,000 900.00 3,600 10" blind flanges for future 2 EA 660.00 1,320 195.00 390 855.00 1,710 New 2" diameter Schedule 40 steel piping at existing building 50 LF 9.50 475 19.40 970 28.90 1,445 2" fittings 6 EA 31.00 186 88.00 528 119.00 714 2" pipe insulation at interior piping 50 LF 3.60 180 7.30 365 10.90 545 SUBTOTAL:$ 29,736 $ 23,173 $ 52,909 Labor Premium Time 16.70% 3,870 3,870 SUBTOTAL:$ 29,736 $ 27,043 $ 56,779
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 10DATE: 9/10/201501 - SITE WORK MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR014 - Site Mechanical$ $ $ $ $ $Subcontractor's Overhead and Profit on Materialand Labor 22.00% 6,542 5,949 12,491 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 36,278 $ 32,992 $ 69,270
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 11DATE: 9/10/201501 - SITE WORK MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR015 - Site Electrical$ $ $ $ $ $BUILDING SERVICE3" diameter galvanized rigid steel conduitattached to building exterior 260 LF 18.00 4,680 11.00 2,860 29.00 7,540 1" diameter galvanized rigid steel conduitattached to building exterior 130 LF 4.50 585 5.25 683 9.75 1,268 3/C #500 MCM XHHW tray rated power cable 1,000 LF 45.00 45,000 7.50 7,500 52.50 52,500 3/C #1 AWG XHHW tray rated power cable 500 LF 11.25 5,625 4.40 2,200 15.65 7,825 Allowance for Ethernet connectivity to remotestatus panel at power plant control area 260 LF 0.35 91 0.75 195 1.10 286 SUBTOTAL:$ 55,981 $ 13,438 $ 69,419 Subcontractor's Overhead and Profit on Materialand Labor 22.00% 12,316 2,956 15,272 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 68,297 $ 16,394 $ 84,691
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 12DATE: 9/10/201502 - SUBSTRUCTURE MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR024 - Special Foundations$ $ $ $ $ $DRIVEN STEEL PIPE PILING AND RELATEDMobilization-demobilization rig 1 LOT 7500.00 7,500 15000.00 15,000 22500.00 22,500 Rig idle time 6 MOS 5000.00 30,000 5000.00 30,000 Vibratory driven 12" diameter x 38'0" piles to 30'0" embedment (12) 360 VLF 29.00 10,440 29.00 10,440 Vibratory driven 8" diameter piles to 30'0" embedment (8) 240 VLF 24.00 5,760 24.00 5,760 Cut 12" piles to required elevation 12 EA 40.00 480 120.00 1,440 160.00 1,920 Cut 8" piles to required elevation 8 EA 35.00 280 95.00 760 130.00 1,040 18"x18"x1" thick pile caps 12 EA 115.00 1,380 138.00 1,656 253.00 3,036 14"x14"x1" thick pile caps 8 EA 69.00 552 85.00 680 154.00 1,232 12" diameter x 0.375 thick x 38'0" long steel pipepiles 12 EA 4120.00 49,440 275.00 3,300 4395.00 52,740 8" diameter x 0.322 thick x 35'0" long steel pipepiles 5 EA 2750.00 13,750 185.00 925 2935.00 14,675 8" diameter x 0.322 thick x 38'0" long steel pipepiles 3 EA 2985.00 8,955 200.00 600 3185.00 9,555 W8x48" module support beam 4,608 LBS 1.15 5,299 1.15 5,299 2.30 10,598
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 13DATE: 9/10/201502 - SUBSTRUCTURE MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR024 - Special Foundations$ $ $ $ $ $DRIVEN STEEL PIPE PILING AND RELATED (Continued)W6x20" catwalk support beam 350 LBS 1.15 403 1.20 420 2.35 823 6"x6"x1/2" angle at pipe support 590 LBS 1.20 708 1.15 679 2.35 1,387 3"x3"x1/4" angle bracing 2,100 LBS 1.20 2,520 1.30 2,730 2.50 5,250 6"x6"x1" attachment tabs welded to piles 515 LBS 1.20 618 1.75 901 2.95 1,519 Miscellaneous angle connected bolts, etc. 350 LBS 1.40 490 1.50 525 2.90 1,015 Epoxy paint exposed surfaces 640 SF 0.60 384 2.20 1,408 2.80 1,792 MISCELLANEOUSTravel costs 6 RT 950.00 5,700 950.00 5,700 Piling crew per diem 36 MD 150.00 5,400 150.00 5,400 SUBTOTAL:$ 133,859 $ 52,523 $ 186,382 Labor Premium Time 16.70% 8,771 8,771 SUBTOTAL:$ 133,859 $ 61,294 $ 195,153 Subcontractor's Overhead and Profit on Materialand Labor 22.00% 29,449 13,485 42,934 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 163,308 $ 74,779 $ 238,087
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 14DATE: 9/10/201508 - MECHANICAL MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR082 - HVAC$ $ $ $ $ $EF-1: 800 CFM, 1/6 HP exhaust fan 1 EAWith Module UH-1: 7.5 KW, 120/208 volt, 3 phase, fractional HP,530 CFM electric unit heater 1 EAWith Module TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 15DATE: 9/10/201508 - MECHANICAL MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR084 - Special Mechanical Systems$ $ $ $ $ $HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMHX-1 and 2: 1,587 GPM, 10,000 MBH plate andframe heat exchangers 2 EA 120000.00 240,000 10500.00 21,000 130500.00 261,000 P-1 and 2: 40 HP, 10'0" head, 1,150 GPM pumps 2 EA 26000.00 52,000 1860.00 3,720 27860.00 55,720 10" three-way motorized control valve 1 EA 8400.00 8,400 1050.00 1,050 9450.00 9,450 8" flange connection to flow meter 1 EA 5975.00 5,975 900.00 900 6875.00 6,875 2,300 GPM, 12" air separator 1 EA 17300.00 17,300 1095.00 1,095 18395.00 18,395 ___ gallon expansion tanks 5 EAExisting Make-up tank 1 EAExisting Temperature gauges 5 EA 80.00 400 85.00 425 165.00 825 Pressure gauges 6 EA 110.00 660 85.00 510 195.00 1,170 Pressure transmitter 1 EA 1275.00 1,275 98.00 98 1373.00 1,373 Temperature transmitters 3 EA 151.00 453 170.00 510 321.00 963 PLC controller 1 EA 1250.00 1,250 150.00 150 1400.00 1,400 Pressure safety valves 2 EA 110.00 220 85.00 170 195.00 390
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 16DATE: 9/10/201508 - MECHANICAL MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR084 - Special Mechanical Systems$ $ $ $ $ $HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM (Continued)12" flow meter 1 EA 3425.00 3,425 930.00 930 4355.00 4,355 10" blind flanges 2 EA 660.00 1,320 190.00 380 850.00 1,700 14" butterfly valves 2 EA 11300.00 22,600 1500.00 3,000 12800.00 25,600 10" butterfly valves 6 EA 5050.00 30,300 850.00 5,100 5900.00 35,400 8" butterfly valves 18 EA 3425.00 61,650 750.00 13,500 4175.00 75,150 2" butterfly valves 2 EA 75.00 150 124.00 248 199.00 398 14" check valve 1 EA 10600.00 10,600 1500.00 1,500 12100.00 12,100 8" check valves 2 EA 3300.00 6,600 750.00 1,500 4050.00 8,100 2" ball valves 8 EA 75.00 600 124.00 992 199.00 1,592 Connect 2" fill and expansion lines to existing 2 EA 35.00 70 160.00 320 195.00 390 Auto air vents 6 EA 110.00 660 62.00 372 172.00 1,032 3/4" drain valve with hose connection 1 EA 32.00 32 26.00 26 58.00 58 14" Y-strainer 1 EA 4175.00 4,175 1430.00 1,430 5605.00 5,605 12" Y-strainer 1 EA 2275.00 2,275 1100.00 1,100 3375.00 3,375
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 17DATE: 9/10/201508 - MECHANICAL MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR084 - Special Mechanical Systems$ $ $ $ $ $HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM (Continued)40 HP VFDs 2 EA With Element 091 14" diameter black steel pipe 70 LF 193.00 13,510 156.00 10,920 349.00 24,430 12" diameter black steel pipe 100 LF 165.00 16,500 133.00 13,300 298.00 29,800 10" diameter black steel pipe 6 LF 138.00 828 116.00 696 254.00 1,524 8" diameter black steel pipe 60 LF 97.00 5,820 98.00 5,880 195.00 11,700 5" diameter black steel pipe 12 LF 50.00 600 60.00 720 110.00 1,320 14" fittings 14 EA 5016.00 70,224 360.00 5,040 5376.00 75,264 12" fittings 20 EA 4300.00 86,000 310.00 6,200 4610.00 92,200 10" fittings 3 EA 2150.00 6,450 265.00 795 2415.00 7,245 8" fittings 12 EA 975.00 11,700 233.00 2,796 1208.00 14,496 5" fittings 3 EA 855.00 2,565 177.00 531 1032.00 3,096 14" fiberglass pipe insulation with jacket 70 LF 15.65 1,096 31.00 2,170 46.65 3,266 12" fiberglass pipe insulation with jacket 100 LF 13.60 1,360 27.60 2,760 41.20 4,120 10" fiberglass pipe insulation with jacket 6 LF 10.90 65 25.00 150 35.90 215
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 18DATE: 9/10/201508 - MECHANICAL MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR084 - Special Mechanical Systems$ $ $ $ $ $HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM (Continued)8" fiberglass pipe insulation with jacket 60 LF 10.15 609 22.60 1,356 32.75 1,965 5" fiberglass pipe insulation with jacket 12 LF 7.05 85 12.40 149 19.45 234 Control system 30 PTS 1200.00 36,000 1200.00 36,000 Remote status interface panel 1 EA 1250.00 1,250 150.00 150 1400.00 1,400 SUBTOTAL:$ 691,052 $ 149,639 $ 840,691 Labor Savings for Modular In Plant Construction -20.00% -29,928 -29,928 SUBTOTAL:$ 691,052 $ 119,711 $ 810,763 Subcontractor's Overhead and Profit on Materialand Labor 22.00% 152,031 26,336 178,367 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 843,083 $ 146,047 $ 989,130
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 19DATE: 9/10/201509 - ELECTRICAL MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR091 - Service and Distribution$ $ $ $ $ $Overhead power dropBy Local UtilityService entrance 1 EA 43.00 43 120.00 120 163.00 163 600 amp, 208/120 volt, 5 circuit panel board inNema 12 enclosure with integral disconnect 1 EA 10000.00 10,000 1750.00 1,750 11750.00 11,750 125 amp, 120/208 volt, 3 phase, 42 circuits panel board, Nema 12 1 EA 1875.00 1,875 1050.00 1,050 2925.00 2,925 40 HP variable frequency drives in Nema 12 2 EA 9900.00 19,800 3230.00 6,460 13130.00 26,260 Ground allowance 1 LOT 150.00 150 500.00 500 650.00 650 Test and tag service 1 LOT 150.00 150 750.00 750 900.00 900 SUBTOTAL:$ 32,018 $ 10,630 $ 42,648 Labor Savings for Modular In Plant Construction -20.00% -2,126 -2,126 SUBTOTAL:$ 32,018 $ 8,504 $ 40,522 Subcontractor's Overhead and Profit on Materialand Labor 22.00% 7,044 1,871 8,915 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 39,062 $ 10,375 $ 49,437
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 20DATE: 9/10/201509 - ELECTRICAL MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR092 - Lighting and Power$ $ $ $ $ $Type L-1: 1'0"x4'0" surface mounted LEDfixtures 10 EAWith Module Self contained surface mounted emergencyLED light 3 EAWith Module L-2: Exterior wall pack 1 EAWith Module Three-way switches (assumed) 2 EAWith Module Duplex receptacles 4 EAWith Module Duplex receptacle, GFCI, weatherproof 1 EAWith Module ___ HP motor connections at unit heater 3 EAWith Module 40 HP motor connections 2 EA 1100.00 2,200 650.00 1,300 1750.00 3,500 HOA switches 2 EA 240.00 480 115.00 230 355.00 710 Fused disconnect switches 2 EA 185.00 370 110.00 220 295.00 590 9" cable tray 45 LF 24.00 1,080 14.70 662 38.70 1,742 12" cable tray 26 LF 26.00 676 15.50 403 41.50 1,079 1" diameter EMT conduit 100 LF 2.26 226 5.80 580 8.06 806 3/4" diameter EMT conduit 225 LF 1.29 290 5.12 1,152 6.41 1,442
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 21DATE: 9/10/201509 - ELECTRICAL MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR092 - Lighting and Power$ $ $ $ $ $1/2" diameter EMT conduit 175 LFWith Module #8 XHHW copper conductors 500 LF 0.54 270 0.85 425 1.39 695 #10 XHHW copper conductors 1,130 LF 0.35 396 0.75 848 1.10 1,244 #12 XHHW copper conductors 880 LFWith Module Test and tag lighting and power 1 LOT 50.00 50 500.00 500 550.00 550 SUBTOTAL:$ 6,038 $ 6,320 $ 12,358 Labor Savings for Modular In Plant Construction -20.00% -1,264 -1,264 SUBTOTAL:$ 6,038 $ 5,056 $ 11,094 Subcontractor's Overhead and Profit on Materialand Labor 22.00% 1,328 1,112 2,440 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 7,366 $ 6,168 $ 13,534
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 22DATE: 9/10/201510 - EQUIPMENT MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR101 - Fixed and Movable Equipment$ $ $ $ $ $Note: For mechanical equipment please refer to Element 08.TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 23DATE: 9/10/201511 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR$ $ $ $ $ $Note: Pricing based on quote from Charles Benshetler at Builders Choice.Module design 1 LOT 19610.00 19,610 19610.00 19,610 Prefabricated building module, including basic power, lighting and heating 768 SF 189.00 145,152 Included 189.00 145,152 Freight 1 LOT 34865.00 34,865 34865.00 34,865 Module installation 1 LOT 33850.00 33,850 33850.00 33,850 40 ton crane for module erection (assumeslocal crane) 1 WK 8500.00 8,500 8500.00 8,500 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 208,127 $ 33,850 $ 241,977
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 24DATE: 9/10/201512 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR$ $ $ $ $ $MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATIONMobilize and set-up temporary facilities 1 LOT 2500.00 2,500 6000.00 6,000 8500.00 8,500 Barge freight 10 TONS 750.00 7,500 100.00 1,000 850.00 8,500 Module freight allowanceWith Element 11 Air freight 500 LBS 1.25 625 0.25 125 1.50 750 Remove temporaries and demobilize 1 LOT 500.00 500 1500.00 1,500 2000.00 2,000 Return equipment freight 5 TONS 450.00 2,250 65.00 325 515.00 2,575 SITE MANAGEMENTProject manager (part time) 100 HRS 125.00 12,500 125.00 12,500 Superintendent 1.5 MOS 200.00 300 12500.00 18,750 12700.00 19,050 Quality control (part time) 1.5 MOS By Supervisor Field engineering 10 HRS 115.00 1,150 115.00 1,150 Site offices and staff (minimal) 1.5 MOS 1250.00 1,875 2350.00 3,525 3600.00 5,400 Expediting (part time) 1.5 MOS 150.00 225 2700.00 4,050 2850.00 4,275 Scheduling and estimating (part time) 1.5 MOS 150.00 225 3000.00 4,500 3150.00 4,725
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 25DATE: 9/10/201512 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR$ $ $ $ $ $TEMPORARY FACILITIESMaintenance and cleaning of temporary facilities 1.5 MOS 50.00 75 250.00 375 300.00 450 Consumable supplies 1.5 MOS 500.00 750 500.00 750 Temporary utilities and communications 1.5 MOS 850.00 1,275 850.00 1,275 Construction debris disposal 1.5 MOS 350.00 525 450.00 675 800.00 1,200 Temporary lighting and power 1.5 MOS 875.00 1,313 150.00 225 1025.00 1,538 Fuel for equipment 1.5 MOS 2000.00 3,000 2000.00 3,000 Dumpster (1) 1.5 MOS 450.00 675 450.00 675 Porta can (1) 1.5 MOS 100.00 150 100.00 150 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLSConstruction equipment, trucks, pick-ups, etc. 1.5 MOS 1500.00 2,250 150.00 225 1650.00 2,475 Compressors, saws, air tools, hand tools, safetyhats and other expendables 1.5 MOS 750.00 1,125 75.00 113 825.00 1,238 MISCELLANEOUSMiscellaneous materials testing 1 LOT 1500.00 1,500 1500.00 1,500 Plan check and inspection fees 1 LOT 500.00 500 500.00 500
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 26DATE: 9/10/201512 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR$ $ $ $ $ $MISCELLANEOUS (Continued)Alaska Department of Labor filing fee 1 LOT 5000.00 5,000 5000.00 5,000 Permits 1 LOTBy Owner Temporary protection, barriers, etc. 1.5 MOS 150.00 225 250.00 375 400.00 600 Printing, photographs, videos, etc. 1 LOT 50.00 50 150.00 150 200.00 200 Shop and as-built drawings, submittal and schedules 1 LOT 100.00 100 1250.00 1,250 1350.00 1,350 Regular clean-up 1.5 MOS 75.00 113 500.00 750 575.00 863 Final clean-up and punch list 770 SF 0.08 62 0.17 131 0.25 193 Daily loading and unloading 1.5 MOS 75.00 113 850.00 1,275 925.00 1,388 LABOR TRAVEL COSTPremium time With Direct Work Air fares and travel costs 6 RT 440.00 2,640 440.00 2,640 Per diem (imported crew) 270 DAYS 150.00 40,500 150.00 40,500 SUBTOTAL:$ 77,941 $ 58,969 $ 136,910 Home office 3.25%60,463
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 27DATE: 9/10/201512 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR$ $ $ $ $ $Contractor's profit and home office overhead basedon type of structure and project size including risk factor 10.00%192,086 Bonds 0.85%17,960 Insurances 1.15%24,505 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:$ 431,924
BETHEL POWER PLANT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM UPGRADESBETHEL, ALASKA65% DESIGN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATEHMS Project No.: 15111PAGE 28DATE: 9/10/201513 - CONTINGENCIES MATERIAL LABOR TOTAL TOTALQUANTITY UNIT RATE TOTAL RATE TOTAL UNIT RATE MATERIAL/LABOR$ $ $ $ $ $131 - ESTIMATOR'S CONTINGENCYThe estimator's allowance for architectural andengineering requirements that are not apparentat this level of design documentation 7.50%$ 161,656 132 - ESCALATION CONTINGENCYThe allowance for escalation from the date ofestimate to the proposed bid date of June 2017at the rate of 3.50% per annum (22 months) 6.42%$ 148,756 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:$ 310,412
September 7, 2015
Mr. Steve Gilbert
Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Sent via email sgilbert@avec.org
Project: Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery Upgrades
Fee Proposal - Final Design and CA services for Heat Recovery Module
Dear Mr. Gilbert,
Coffman Engineers (CEI) is pleased to offer this proposal for continued engineering support for the
Bethel Power Plant Upgrades. This proposal if for completion of final design, building off the
previous 65% design package for the Heat Recovery Module. This proposal also includes additional
design phase visits, construction phase site visits, and construction phase support including submittal
reviews, answering fabricator and contractor questions, and startup support. It is assumed AVEC will
provide in depth commissioning, with Coffman providing support only. Final geotechnical, code
study, and survey efforts are included as estimates only, and will need to be further clarified during
final design.
The main goal of this effort would be to complete final fabrication and construction drawing packages
to go out to bid. Work will include fabrication of module, fabrication of platforms and access stairs,
installation of module, and electrical, controls and piping tie in of module. Also included will be
design package for installation of BTU utilization meters, additional monitoring devices (pressure,
temperature, flow, and etc.), electrical metering, and the isolating heat exchanger and associated
pumps.
We included preparation of our design documents for submittal to AEA to be used in their REF Grant
spending approval process.
This proposal is intended to be complimentary to professional services completed or scheduled to be
completed under funding approved by the Round 8 AEA REF grant. The Round 8 grant authorized
spending for evaluations and design to 35% on several aspects of the Bethel Power Plant. The 65%
design was fully funded by AVEC and is a separate task order with separate funding. The final
design funding is expected to be from an AEA Round 9 REF grant .
SCOPE OF WORK
The current scope of work includes the following items:
1) Develop the water-water Heat Recovery system engineering to 100% level
a) Review and incorporation of information gathered from AVEC drawings and/or reports,
specifications, and other technical documents necessary for the module fabrication and
construction document packages
b) Advancement of the design narrative in architectural, civil, structural, geotechnical,
mechanical and electrical
Steve Gilbert Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery Upgrades September 7, 2015
c) Structural engineering to include building foundation and module and component fabrication
d) Mechanical engineering to include heat exchangers, pumps, piping, instrumentation for
mechanical control, energy (BTU) metering, and heating/ventilation in the heat exchanger
building. It will cover the tie-in to the existing heat recovery distribution piping and
accommodation of a future tie-in point for the air-water heat exchanger (exhaust stack).
e) Electrical engineering to include power, metering, and control of mechanical equipment,
lighting, and ancillary devices as need for the module. It will cover tie-in to the existing
power source in the power plant building and power feed to the new building.
2) Participate in meetings with AVEC engineering group in Anchorage
3) Provide architectural code study as subconsultant to Coffman
4) Geotechnical efforts (to be more fully estimated once final design efforts begin)
5) Survey support (to be more fully estimated once final design efforts begin)
SCHEDULE (ESTIMATED):
Activity Date
Receive intent to award or
notice to proceed
July 2016
Draft 95% review package to
AVEC
October 2016
Comments received from AVEC September 2016
100% Submittal with AVEC
comments incorporated
November 2016
Comments received from AVEC December 2016
Fabrication and Construction
Documents Submittal with
AVEC comments incorporated
January 2017
Bidding support Spring 2017
Construction Administration Summer 2017
Intermediate (over-the-shoulder) reviews by AVEC will be accommodated upon request, however
these will not be prepared submittals.
DELIVERABLES
Design narrative
Drawings (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil)
Specifications (by AVEC; specs incorporated into our drawing sheets)
Geotechnical report, as required
Survey documentation, as required
EXCLUSIONS
Architectural Drawings
Exhaust stack heat exchanger design
Steve Gilbert Bethel Power Plant Heat Recovery Upgrades September 7, 2015
Work covered under Round 8 AEA REF Grant for engineering evaluations and 35% bridging
documents
Permitting
Extensive commissioning
FEE PROPOSAL
Activity Estimated Fee (NTE)
3 Multi-Day Site Visits $12,000
Document Research/Review $5,000
Meetings (various disciplines) $7,000
95% Design Review Cycle $60,000
Final Design Narrative $10,000
100% Design Review Cycle $21,000
Architectural code study** $4,000
Geotechnical Report* $47,000
Survey** $15,000
CA services $20,000
Total $201,000
*Geotechnical investigation is estimated and excludes conducting new borings
and modeling on the boring data. It is assumed a pit can be dug at site with local
equipment if required.
** Survey and codes study estimated
We propose to complete the above-described activities on a Time and Materials Basis, based on our
current understanding of the scope, in accordance with our On-Call Professional Services Contract
2015 with AVEC.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
COFFMAN ENGINEERS, INC.
Tony SlatonBarker
Tony SlatonBarker, SE
Senior Project Manager