Case Studies
Phoenix Electric worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers to upgrade the switchgear on all 27 generators of the Chief Joseph dam, the second largest hydro-power dam in the United States.
HIGHLIGHTS
Complete switchgear retrofit package for all 27 generator circuit breakers
New cubicle with internal buswork, barriers, and connections
Modernized local control cabinet and interlock systems
Completed mechanical, electrical, and thermal analysis to match existing system buswork
New buswork design and conductor coating improved thermal capacity, extending the life of the existing disconnect switches
Developed equipment inspection procedures and provided on site field support
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