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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTDX SOQSTATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 2015 2 Statement of Qualifications 2015 Leading Experts KORD CHRISTIANSON, CEM • TDX POWER PRESIDENT • 35 years of experience conceiving, developing, managing and executing energy-efficient infrastructure projects in a variety of challenging environments. • Expertise: Thorough knowledge of building, operating, and maintaining energy systems; professional best practices, energy accounting and analysis; energy codes in multiple countries; fuel supply and pricing. Clear and consistent record of bringing complex projects (generation, transmission, distribution, metering) to completion on time and within budget, while exceeding cost-reduction and margin targets. JOHN LYONS, CEP • GENERAL MANAGER • More than 30 years of electrical utility experience in power generation and operation and maintenance. • Expertise: Project management, systems integration of alternative energy sources, design build solutions, purchasing and logistics. Extensive experience with alternative and renewable energy resource projects. Responsible for contracts, purchasing, project management agreements, personnel management and product development. JAN TIERSON, PE • PROJECT MANAGER • 25 years of engineering experience in power distribution and controls for petro-chem and industrial manufacturing industries, medium and low voltage power distribution and protection, and onsite power generation. • Expertise: combined heat and power generation, grid interconnection, renewable energy, islanded power systems; extensive field experience. Registered professional engineer in NY, VT and AK. TDX Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of TDX Corporation, was created to find and implement sustainable energy solutions for the island of St. Paul by leveraging cutting edge renewable energy technology. From this start TDX Power has become a recognized expert in small utility systems and renewable energy power generation integration. “The TDX Power team is an exceptional group of individuals who are professionally and personally invested in an innovative energy future. Together they work to build success for TDX Power, its partners, and its customers.” - Kord Christianson, TDX Power President TDX Power is now the leading authority in developing and operating remote power systems using alternative energy and smart grid technologies. The company operates four regulated electric utilities and two wholesale generation facilities in Alaska, maintaining critical, must- run generation services for commercial, residential and industrial customers in extremely demanding environments. Statement of Qualifications 2015 3 STEVE HOSKINS, PE, MS • ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER • 15 years of experience with system R&D, testing and tuning. A commissioning specialist with field experience for direct-drive, pre-production wind turbines; leader for prototype product development projects. Performs comprehensive power system analysis establishing PV penetration limits as well as inverter and genset operations. • Expertise: Proficient with a myriad of design software applications. Creates simulations of nonlinear electromechanical energy conversion systems, including wind turbines and AC machines (induction, synchronous, and PM). BILL BRISTER • FIELD SERVICE MANAGER • Over two decades of industry experience facilitating mechanical repairs and daily operations. Manages support for the utility division, Village Power Group and DOD overseas group, including building wind turbine farms, power plant upgrades, and wind feasibility studies. Extensive field and shop experience, from complete diesel and gas engine overhauls in remote Arctic locations to alternator replacement and repair. • Expertise: Retrofitting diesel power plants at long-range radar sites. Expert in transformer and switch gear installation, generator repair, and electrical diagnostics. CINDY BYFIELD • MANAGER POWER PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE • Executive level experience administering strategies, analysis, and project planning. • Expertise: Reporting, reconciliation; portfolio management; resource alignment; and overseeing project management stability across all departments and teams. Responsible for delivering optimal organizational alignment, cost control, and strategy implementation. CRAIG LEMIRE• ELECTRICAL ADMINISTRATOR LICENSES (AK) • Licensed Electrical Administrator, Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Lineman • Expertise: Over 25 years of experience in electrical distribution design, operation, and maintenance. Leads TDX Power electrical lineman and electrician projects, including managing electrical infrastructure for the TDX North Slope Generating utility. Experience developing project procedures and processes, planning comprehensive system upgrades, and leading O&M divisions. JITO COLEMAN • DIRECTOR OF RENEWABLES PROJECTS • More than 30 years of experience in the renewable energy industry and energy technologies. Provides critical insight including product and market expertise, engineering evaluation, design support, and strategic vision for government and commercial customers pursuing renewable-energy business opportunities. • Expertise: Develops and implements diverse innovative systems, products, and power system architectures that have been successfully marketed, sold, and installed worldwide. TRAVIS HAMMOND • PROJECT MANAGER, ENGINEER • 12 years of experience managing and developing prime and back-up power systems in the extreme conditions in Alaska. Design, implement, commission engineering designs for prime and backup power generation, with renewable energy implementations. • Expertise: Protective relay design and interface of AC/DC systems used in utility transmission and distribution systems. Engineering, construction and implementation for remote systems worldwide. 4 Statement of Qualifications 2015 TDX Power Capabilities Generation Size • 100kW to 100 Megawatt generation capabilities, as required. Design and Engineering • Full system integration and design • Discrete, Analog, and Digital controls • Specification, procurement, and inspections (factory acceptance and site acceptance testing of all controls and/ or generation equipment) • Utilization of all conventional and many unconventional fuel systems • Design and manufacture of controls and switchgear for low voltage through 15Kv equipment; medium and high speed diesel and combustion turbines • Expertise with Square D, Siemens, Cutler Hammer, ABB, SEL, ASCO, GE Zenith, Russelectric, as well as propriety designed systems packages • Ability to utilize various engine or turbine manufacturer software such as Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Detuz Wartsila, Solar, etc. • Experience with most circuit breakers manufacturers equipment – current and legacy. Control System • Knowledge of various PLC operating systems – starting with the Westinghouse Numa Logic PLCs of 30+ years ago; GE PAC System – RX3i and RX7i and PME softwares; Westinghouse 500 series; Siemens S7-200 & 300 series with Step 7 softwares; Square D Quantum and Modicon with Unity Pro softwares; and numerous Human Machine Interface (HMI) packages – GE Proficy Cimplicity HMI Platform; Parker CTC Interact X; Wonderware • Experience with Control System Retrofits to increase efficiency of existing legacy equipment • Development capability for operational logic code for Quad PLC packages (a redundant HBU system ) Data Monitoring • Design and development of ladder logic and monitoring control systems to operate power plants remotely • Integration of Power Control Monitoring System (PCMS) and System Control Monitoring System (SCMS) for operation of a power plants remotely or from a control room • Design, develop, test, commission simulators for training of PCMS/SCMS systems Packaging • Based upon design basis criteria, develop specification requirement for power generation equipment, integration of switchgear, using ASCO, GE Zenith, Russelectric, as well as propriety designed systems packaged using open systems (COTS) products • Manufacture, test, and ship • Installation, Site Acceptance Testing, Commissioning, • Power Up Ready Support Hemp Power • Experience in design, installation, and implementation of HEMP Shielded Power Systems • Understanding of power resistance requirements to accommodate HEMP filters for power systems Statement of Qualifications 2015 5 Power Generation Operations & Sustainment • Operations and Maintenance/Sustainment of power generation systems • Remote site, critical must run, 24/7/365 operations • Experience with various types of stand-alone generation equipment, Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Detroit Diesel, Perkins, General Electric, plus Solar, GE, and Allison Turbines, to name a few • Full utility generation distribution and metering operations • Experience in the design and implementation of power systems, including troubleshooting and technical support for power and control systems Integration of Renewables • Integration of wind, methane (landfill gas), solar, and geothermal with utility grid and or/into fossil fuel based systems • Renewable development turnkey system provider • High penetration renewable controls integrator Non-Utility Generation Agreements • Develop the engineering documentation required by public and private utilities for the integration of off-grid power generation • Design and develop the control system that coordinates with utility to allow for the transition and modifications for the grid to accept, monitor, and calculate value for megawatt generation of power Field Services • CONUS and OCONUS service areas • Review of design, power generation specifications prior to travel • Travel to site, test, and evaluate system performance • Review and if approved make adjustments to any operating parameters according to customer configuration management requirements • Product Support, experience with multiple manufacturers’ equipment and systems • Perform routine maintenance that would be required above the normal operation and maintenance, i.e., super- vise factory rep. engine overhauls, repairs, and make system modifications • Upgrades to control systems according to customer configuration management requirements • Inspection and check out of switchgear, modifications, and upgrades as required, according to customer configuration management requirements “YOUR HARD WORK AND SELFLESS SERVICE WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN THE SUCCESS OF THE SHARP SENTRY MISSION.” - SFC Marc R. Roberts, Sharp Sentry NCOIC; CPT George Moll, Site Commander 6 Statement of Qualifications 2015 TDX Power Presence TDX Power provides operations, maintenance, upgrades, and total engineering solutions for the assets that we install (and often operate) as well as for our own regulated utilities. Beyond our domestic projects, TDX provides continuous 24/7 power plant operations and sustainment services at four overseas sites. TDX Power and TDX subsidiaries offer comprehensive power generation, distribution, and support services from project conception to completion and ongoing operations. Over the last 4 years TDX family companies have leveraged $100 million in annual revenue to expand capabilities. Below is a sample of the services offered within each company. TDX POWER • Power Generation, Operations, and Maintenance • Site Investigation, System Evaluation, and Feasibility Studies • Design, Installation, and Commissioning • High Penetration renewable development and/or integration SAND POINT GENERATING, LLC 8(A) CERTIFIED • Energy Audits and Analysis • Project Management and Reporting • Demand Side Management • Renewable Energy Integration • Utility Energy Management • Utility ownership, operations and maintenance training All the Power & Support You Need By contracting with a TDX Power 8(a) certified subsidiary, your agency could save significant time and money — with the confidence of partnering with a proven company that has solid financial backing. POWER GENERATION ENGINEERING RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPORT As wholly-owned subsidiary of TDX Holdings LLC, Sand Point Generating LLC (SPG) has access to, and support from, a well- established and experienced professional services team in the areas of accounting, finance, safety, and quality control. • Corporate Experience Modification Rate of 0.79, demonstrating our commitment to safety. • SPG have solid financial support from our parent corporation, with a bonding capacity of $25 million single and $50 million aggregate. • SPG is Small Business Association 8(a) Business Development Certified Utilizing Innovative Technologies Gross Total kWh Generated 100% kWh Generated Diesel 45% kWh Generated Wind 55% Diesel Efficiency kWh/gal 14.13 System Efficiency W/D kWh/gal 34.95 kWh Thermal Tank Usage 44% kWh Facility Usage 46% % Parasitic Losses 10.0% Diesels Off hour 2,734 Diesels Off (% of the year)31% 100% 42% 58% 12.03 30.59 39% 51% 10.0% 2,137 24% 100% 44% 56% 13.52 30.44 34% 58% 8.7% 1,168 13% 100% 49% 51% 13.14 26.62 31% 61% 8.2% 1,886 22% 100% 46% 54% 13.40 29.33 35% 57% 7.3% 2,115 24% St. Paul - Wind Energy Pre-Flyhweel Annual Power Production Summary Existing (1999-2014) 20-30% Wind Only Generation >50% Lower GHG Emissions >50% Reduction of Fuel Consumption 0% No Electrical Storage 15 Years Operating Experience 2015 Fast Dispatchable Loads Integration+ Flywheel (15-20 minutes) + Microgrid 35-45% Wind Only Generation > 70% Lower GHG Emissions > 70% Reduction of Fuel 15-20 Minutes Flywheel Electrical Storage 98 % Reliability Improvment with Microgrid + Distributed Dispatchable Load Control From initial concepts to full power, we are revolutionizing modern energy solutions by integrating renewable sources into semi-autonomous grid systems - with the goal of creating high penetration remote renewable power systems with 100% diesel-off capability. TDX utilizes all of the renewable energy generated, by implementing electric thermal devices to maximize energy savings. This concept creates highly controllable and sustainable renewable energy for remote communities, and provides financial relief to areas where the price of electrical power is exorbitant. FAST DISPATCHABLE LOADS • Examples include electric water heating or cooling (thermal storage devices), and water pumping. • Fluctuating excess renewable energy is dispatched by signals from the microgrid controller to heaters (thermal batteries) for building heat. When there is a lull of renewable energy, the microgrid controller sheds dispatchable loads so that renewable energy output equals electrical load demand. FLYWHEELS • Act as a sponge to absorb or supply 15-20 minutes of electrical energy which reduce diesel fuel consumption. Preliminary results: Increased diesel-off, wind-only operations time by >15%. • Reduces wind curtailment: Increased wind energy is utilized by the grid, decreasing reliance on diesel-powered generators. MICROGRIDS • Provide the platform necessary to control distributed dispatchable loads and integrated energy resourses in both grid connected and island modes. • System operates as a partial feeder, full feeder, and substation area microgrid. • Increases utility resiliency and reliability of service. 8 Statement of Qualifications 2015 POWER GENERATION PLANT AND ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Project Location: Deadhorse, Alaska • Client: Tanadgusix Corporation The TDX Power subsidiary TDX North Slope Generating, Inc. owns and operates the regulated electric utility located in Deadhorse, Alaska. The power generation assets includes state of the art natural gas fired solar turbines and reciprocating generating assets - for a total usable capacity of 28 megawatts. The rapid load growth at North Slope Generating motivated upgrades and retrofits to the utility’s existing generation capacity that paralleled growth in electricity demand, resulting in an investment of over $23 million in improvements, upgrades and retrofits. In 2014, the power plant expansion project netted an increase of 15 megawatts of generation capacity. Among the most extensive upgrades was the construction of an “arctic grade” prefabricated metal insulated building to house two highly fuel efficient Solar T70 turbines each rated at 7.5 megawatts. Ancillary equipment was also improved, including medium voltage 15kv switchgear with the capability for remote system monitoring, data recording and event logging. TDX Power operates multiple community regulated electric utilities, provides wholesale renewable power, and offers innovative renewable energy solutions for critical, must-run generation service in extreme environments. Utility activities focus on operating systems that maximum efficiency, investing in and maintaining existing facilities, and providing reliable power distribution. TDX Power utilities boast a 99.8% average uptime for residential, industrial, and commercial clients, proving TDX Power’s industry leadership in integrating renewable technologies with base-load fossil-fuel generation for stand-alone, high reliability critical systems. Power GenerationTDX POWER Statement of Qualifications 2015 9 Designed, managed installation, and now operates a 1-MW wind farm in Sand Point, Alaska. The system is comprised of two 500-kW Vestas V39 wind turbines and was designed to provide both wholesale power and to integrate with the existing islanded multi-diesel Sand Point utility (TDX owned Sand Point Generating, LLC). TDX Power designed, installed and operates one of the country’s largest and most reliable high-penetration wind-diesel power plants. Three 225-kW Vestas V27 wind turbine provide major generation. Twin 150kW Volvo diesel generators feed power into the facility’s AC bus and can work independently or together with the wind turbine. Heat recovery from the diesel generators is used to provide space heat. The power plant is intertied with the City of St. Paul utility, presenting ample opportunity for TDX Power flywheel and microgrid developments to mutually benefit the city grid. Provides continuous 24/7 power plant operations and sustainment services at two of Raytheon’s remote AN/TPY-2 radar sites OCONUS, which are an integral part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System that is used to perform surveillance, interceptor track, in- flight data uplink/downlink, target classification/ typing/ identification, and intercept assessment. TDX Power provides technical, logistics, integration, and management support for the deployment, site facilities planning, operation, and sustainment of the radar sites and facilities. DESIGN, INSTALL, AND OPERATE WIND TURBINE SYSTEM Project Location: Sand Point, Alaska Client: Aleutian Wind Energy, LLC HYBRID WIND/DIESEL POWER SYSTEM Project Location: St. Paul, Alaska Client: Tanadgusix Corporation AN/TPY-2 RADAR SITES OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINMENT – OCONUS Project Location: Undisclosed Locations Overseas Client: Raytheon Technical Services Company 10 Statement of Qualifications 2015 As the principal contractor for the construction and operation of a 10 MW power plant in support of the Missile Defense Agency Ground- based Midcourse Defense Complex, TDX Power has proven itself an industry leader in engineering and managing specialty power plants. Responsible for construction through commissioning of the plant, TDX Power delivered a system that meets force protection requirements including hardened hemp shielding from electronic magnetic pulse. Process requirements included compliance with the Defense Contractor Management Agency and Defense Contractor Audit Agency, and providing program management using an Earned Value Management Systems compliant process. For this project, TDX Power became ISO 9000 compliant and implemented a quality assurance and quality control program supported by a team of experts. Experts in design, installation, and commissioning: whether starting from ground zero or updating and retrofitting power plant systems, power grids, and controls to an innovative energy solutions, TDX Power engineers take clients from initial plan to full power. Engineering services include all varieties of reciprocating and rotating generation machinery, as well as plant controls, subsystems, switchgear, and electric distribution systems. TDX Power provides operations, legal compliance, maintenance, upgrades, and total engineering. EngineeringTDX POWER BOEING Project Location: Fort Greely, Alaska Client: Tanadgusix Corporation “TDX POWER PROVIDED SUPERIOR ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT IN TURNING AROUND A DISTRESSED ASSET IN DEADHORSE, ALASKA.” - Vigo Anderson, Alaska Area Sales Manager, NC Power Systems Statement of Qualifications 2015 11 Designed and constructed a 225-kW power generation platform using a Vestas V27 wind turbine—the first for the U.S. Air Force’s Pacific theater and part of the EPA’s Green Power Partnership. TDX Power collaborated with the U.S. Air Force to conduct a feasibility study that involved developing a wind/diesel modeling and simulation software program and calculating the operationality and anticipated fuel savings. Principal design firm and general contractor for this remote wind turbine installation and power plant control system upgrade. Provided a state-of-the-art fuel storage and supply station to withstand St. Paul Island’s harsh subarctic, maritime environment. Designed with elaborate electronic quality and dispensing controls, overfill alarm functions, and water detection capabilities the system includes a visual and an audible alarm notification to the fuel system operator. The system provides critical fuel for the U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue helicopters, maintaining high fuel quality standards. Partner in front-end engineering and design (FEED) to design the electrical controls system for an inverter- based microgrid system for an intermediate-scale offshore wind turbine test platform. DESIGN AND INSTALL HYBRID WIND/DIESEL PROJECT Location: Tin City Long Range Radar Station, Alaska Client: U.S. Air Force, 611th Air Support Group FUEL TANK AND DISPENSING SYSTEM Location: St. Paul, Alaska Client: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard UNIVERSITY OF MAINE OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE MICROGRID SYSTEM Location: Gulf of Maine Client: The Glosten Associate 12 Statement of Qualifications 2015 TDX Power completed the design and procured materials, equipment, labor, permits and supervision to construct a fully operational 65 kilowatt Wind Turbine Generator System and associated equipment and interconnect to the newly commissioned diesel fuel based power plant in Nikolski in accordance with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Wind Turbine Standards. The project included the installation and integration of a Vestas V15 65-kW wind turbine, and the installation of an associated waste-heat recovery system The TDX Power team of energy experts is dedicated to making green energy a reliable, cost effective alternative to fossil fuels. Team leaders have worked for decades at the industry forefront developing innovative products and systems for renewable projects around the world. Expertise includes design, development, installation and operations for a variety of systems, including wind, hybrid, hydro, geothermal, and Solar/PV. Contracted by state and federal energy offices. TDX Power conducts resource reconnaissance, feasibility studies, and conceptual design charrettes, and is a regional authority on integrating renewable resources into existing power systems. Renewable Energy SupportTDX POWER RENEWABLES SUPPORT ON GRANT-FUNDED PROJECTS Location: Nikolski, Alaska Client: Nikolski IRA Council Statement of Qualifications 2015 13 Teamed with the Tatitlek Corporation and the Tatitlek Village IRA Council to manage a Reconnaissance Study, Resource Assessment, and Feasibility Analysis to examine both the wind and hydro resources available to the Tatitlek. Tatitlek, located in northeastern Prince William Sound, is approximately 30 miles south of Valdez. The Renewable Energy Atlas of Alaska, and the AEA’s Draft Regional Wind Study projected that Tatitlek had an excellent wind resource. A promising hydro source was also in close proximity. TDX Power conducted site specific monitoring and feasibility studies to examine the available renewable energy resources. Conducted wind-resource reconnaissance, producing feasibility reports and a conceptual design of a proposed diesel power plant using one or more of wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric renewable energy resources. Anemometers were used at carefully chosen installation sites; a met tower was purchased with Alaska Energy Authority funds and shipped to Adak. After technical difficulty and severe storm damage, the tower was fixed and re-erected in order to complete the wind feasibility study. A hydro feasibility study indicates that hydro make be a good renewable option for Adak. Contracted to assess the existing diesel plant owned by the City of St. Paul electric utility; design and engineer modifications to integrate wind energy from the POSS Camp Wind Farm; design and engineer modifications to the controls at the POSS Camp Wind Farm to sell electricity to the City of St. Paul electric utility; and assess, engineer, and construct all required distribution line additions and upgrades. Location: Tatitlek, Alaska Client: Tatitlek Village IRA Council Location: Adak, Alaska Client: Alaska Energy Authority Location: St. Paul, Alaska Client: Alaska Energy Authority RENEWABLES SUPPORT ON GRANT-FUNDED PROJECTS 14 Statement of Qualifications 2015 HOW TO GET IN TOUCH2015 615 East 82nd Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, Alaska 99518 907.762.8450 www.tdxpower.com The Tanadgusix Corporation is a federally recognized Alaska Native Village Corporation established in 1973 under the federal Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for the benefit of the Aleut people of St. Paul Island. TDX Power, a wholly-owned subsidy of the TDX Corporation, was incorporated in 1999. Over the last 4 years TDX family companies have leveraged $100 million in annual revenue to expand capabilities. TDX Power is supported by a professional staff of approximately 40 personnel. TDX is headquartered in Anchorage, AK with offices throughout the United States, including Vermont, Washington, Delaware, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas as well as internationally.