QUALIFICATIONS FOR

TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION & CONSTRUCTION

SERVICES

March 2015

1Introduction

Quality ControlBurns & McDonnell has a strict quality review process that you can depend on. You can be assured that we will provide top notch engineering services which will translate into client satisfaction for you and those who depend on your services. Our Quality Assurance Plan also establishes procedures for providing cost-effective engineering solutions and measures for eliminating design errors and omissions. It provides documented evidence that records the complete design review process, any non-compliance and corrective actions taken, submittal review, inspection reporting, testing and subcontractor management.

Our program is highly effective and provides for interdisciplinary reviews by an independent team of professional engineers and support personnel at various milestones throughout execution of the project design. Specific quality control tasks will be budgeted into the project and are monitored by dedicated accounting systems for timekeeping and manpower planning. Quality control tasks are separately scheduled, identified and monitored within the accounting system. The six distinct quality control review subtasks, which will be scheduled and monitored for your projects are outlined in the Quality Control Procedure illustration.

Leveraged ExperienceMany of our engineers have executed projects across multiple markets. We have found that many of our successful processes, equipment and project execution methods used for one specific industry can be molded and adapted to meet a different industry. Our diverse project background adds a significant industry advantage to our client base. Our employed engineers frequently suggest approaches or modifications to existing systems that may appear new but are common in another industry. These suggestions frequently offer the value-added advantage opportunities and/or cost effective solutions that you deserve.

We encourage you to contact other clients we have served. We are proud

of our 117-year existence and the volume of repeat business we receive, both of which indicate our long-term

commitment to quality.

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Q5 Legal DocumentReview

Q6 ConstructabilityReview

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Burns & McDonnell Quality Review Process

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Field ExperienceOur engineers travel to the jobsite. Having spent a significant amount of time in various project locations, our engineers can efficiently gather data and develop as-built drawings as the first step on many projects.

Construction / Design-Build ExperienceBurns & McDonnell has a centralized construction group that provides construction services to all the Burns & McDonnell engineering global practices. This centralized group allows for a uniform approach to our construction and construction management. Our in-house staff has the experience and capabilities to develop several different levels of estimates. Burns & McDonnell utilizes commercially available software along with extensive in-house cost databases, which are used for cost estimates. We work with subcontractors where detailed labor and productivity estimates are required. We have in-house schedulers who are responsible for working with the project team to develop schedules of increasing details as required by the project.

We believe in applying construction management methods throughout a project’s development. Construction management specialists provide important information during conceptual planning that can affect site layout, accessibility, construction interfaces.

Our construction managers are long-term professional employees who are familiar with the Burns & McDonnell organization, and can move from job to job with consistent results. They are charged with transforming designs into a high-quality finished project. Many of our design people willingly take field assignments, which gives them a greater understanding for construction practicalities and application of the design to the field.

SafetyAt Burns & McDonnell, safeguarding the safety and health of our employees, subcontractors and related personnel is of the utmost importance. Safety is a core value of our culture, and we are dedicated to protecting the safety and health of all those associated with our company.

Our goal will be achieved by:

• Commitment to a belief that accidents are preventable.• Top management’s commitment to providing a safe and

healthy work environment for all employees by holding management personnel accountable for all aspects of employee safety and health.

• Employee involvement to improve the quality of workplace safety and health. This includes brainstorming, inspecting, detecting and correcting, from project startup to project completion.

• Committing auditing resources to detect hazards and ensure hazard correction.

• Ensuring that all employees and subcontractors have the knowledge and training to accomplish the task ahead.

• Providing all employees and all job sites with appropriate, state-of-the-art equipment to get the job done.

• Recognition that safety does not start at the job site, but with executive management.

Current Burns & McDonnell Safety StatsYear TRIR # of Recordable Injuries DART # of DARTS Lost Time Injury Rate EMR Work Hours

2011 0.06 2 0 0 0 0.43 7,081,166

2012 0.10 4 0 0 0 0.42 7,721,822

2013 0.05 2 0.03 1 0.03 0.39 7,439,847

2014 0.07 3 0.00 0 0.00 0.37 8,377,265

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Awards and RankingsIndustry RankingsBurns & McDonnell ranks as the 2014 #1 Design Firm in Texas & Louisiana of Engineering News-Record and is an industry leader in categories including:

Best Places to Work Burns & McDonnell has been named one of the best places to work in multiple publications over the last few years. This is a testament to the value of our culture. We believe employees who enjoy what they do and where they work produce a higher quality product. Companies are chosen as a result of surveys completed by employees on topics ranging from manager effectiveness to relationships with coworkers.

Fortune Magazine Best Companies to Work ForFor the third consecutive year Burns & McDonnell has been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as one of The 100 Best Companies To Work For in 2014. One of only two U.S. Engineering firms to be so honored, this recognition calls attention to our industry leadership and stability, growth and low turnover, experience, expertise and financial strength. All attributes we routinely deliver in our continued efforts to make our clients successful.

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2014 Texas

4Technical Capabilities

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIESTransmission & DistributionBurns & McDonnell builds and secures transmission and distribution, substation, and telecommunication systems for public power in every region of the country. Our electrical transmission and distribution experts design and build quality projects that focus on the client’s design criteria, philosophies and standards. Our services include overhead, underground, substations, design-build, program management, routing, SCADA/telecommunications, industrial, distribution system studies and security.

Substation ServicesBurns & McDonnell’s substation projects include large and complex generating plant switchyards, transmission/distribution substations, line terminal or equipment additions, and upgrades to existing substations in locations all across the United States. Designs have included single bus, main and transfer arrangements, ring bus arrangements, breaker-and-a-half and double breaker arrangements. Our staff are specialists in substation design with most having extensive experience in substation and utility construction. Our engineers attend training courses in-house and at industry meetings to maintain their skills and to keep abreast of current technologies and advancements for systems up to 500-kV.

Transmission ServicesBurns & McDonnell performs engineering services for dozens of clients on a wide variety of overhead and underground transmission related projects. Our project management, design, and construction management experience ranges from 69-kV through 500-kV on simple structure relocation projects to large, complex international projects. Project scopes vary widely and require Burns & McDonnell engineers to understand overhead and underground transmission line design from the earliest siting and public involvement through the final phases of line construction and energized testing.

Telecommunication ServicesTelecommunications is more critical for your success than ever before. Burns & McDonnell merges traditional experience with new-generation expertise to create new and innovative solutions for our clients seeking engineering connectivity. Our telecommunication solutions include:

• Fiber Optics• Microwave• Land mobile radio• Wide area networks• Wireless and mobility• Telecom physical plant• Command and control networks• Broadband• Public safety networks• Intelligent transportation• Asset tracking/AVL• SCADA/EMS• Substation/utility automation

Power, Distribution & ControlBurns & McDonnell has over 50 years of experience in the petrochemical, petroleum refinery products and midstream industries. With the focus on safety, reliability, maintainability and future load growth, our engineers provide industry specific knowledge and experience. Having spent a significant amount of time in various petrochemical and petroleum refinery facilities, our

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engineers can efficiently gather equipment data and develop drawings as the first step in debottlenecking projects for many plants. Our power, distribution and control services include:

• Electrical System Studies• Area Classification• Layout and Design (Transformers, Bus Duct, Duct Bank

Lighting, Switchgear, Cable Tray, MCC)• Industrial Electrical Building Design• Instrument Electrical Design• Fiber Optic Networking• SKM Software• ETAP Software• ATP Software• AutoCAD• MicroStation• Relay Coordination• Relay Programming• Electromechanical relay replacements with Smart Grid

relays (SEL, Areva, GE, Basler)

EPC ServicesBurns & McDonnell has an excellent record of performance using the EPC method. By employing a comprehensive delivery structure, EPC leverages owner resources; reduces risk and coordination issues; shortens project cycle times; provides a convenient and efficient single point of contact; fosters coordination between engineers, equipment suppliers and construction resources.

Burns & McDonnell offers clients a long and impressive history of delivering responsive, high- quality substation and transmission line design; and construction services around the world. The mission of the employee-owners at Burns & McDonnell is to “make our clients successful”.

Comprehensive ServicesAs a full-service provider Burns & McDonnell self-performs the bulk of the tasks required to comprehensively deliver its projects. With our extensive network of construction partners, our team is capable of delivering the following:

• Routing and Permitting » Public Involvement » Expert Testimony

• Real Estate Acquisition

• Engineering and Design• Procurement Services

» Purchasing » Expedition » Inspection » Materials

• Quality Control/Assurance• Schedule Control• Cost Control• Constructability• Risk Management• Document Control and

Management• Construction Services

» Safety » Construction Management » Field Engineering » Outage Planning and Coordination » Permitting & Environmental Compliance » Construction

• Community Relations• Testing and Commissioning

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Key to Program SuccessAt Burns & McDonnell, our proven approach to Program Management, our industry experience and our talented employee-owners add measurable value to our client’s programs, contributing to the successful achievement of program goals, on time and within budget. Our full-service, team-oriented, flexible structure allows us to offer our clients’ customized solutions. Building upon our strengths in transmission, highway and facilities infrastructure, communications, engineering and design, construction management, project controls and information management, Burns & McDonnell can deliver responsive, high-quality professional services for large capital programs. With our broad range of services and depth of expertise, our Program Management team will successfully meet the challenges faced in today’s increasingly complex market. The employee-owners of Burns & McDonnell understand the issues involved with large energy infrastructure programs and are prepared to align our goals with yours and to lead your program team through the risks and rewards to a safe and successful completion.

At Burns & McDonnell, our proven approach to Program Management, our industry experience and our talented employee-owners add measurable value to our client’s programs, contributing to the successful achievement of program goals, on time and within budget. Our full-service, team-oriented, flexible structure allows us to offer our clients’ customized solutions. Building upon our strengths in transmission, highway and facilities infrastructure, communications, engineering and design, construction management, project controls and information management, Burns & McDonnell can deliver responsive, high-quality professional services for large capital programs. With our broad range of services and depth of expertise, our Program Management team will successfully meet the challenges faced in today’s increasingly complex market. The employee-owners of Burns & McDonnell understand the issues involved with large energy infrastructure programs and are prepared to align our goals with yours and to lead your program team through the risks and rewards to a safe and successful completion.

As program manager, Burns & McDonnell will provide a single point of accountability for all major aspects of the program. The program team will be led by our Program

Manager, an experienced project management professional with considerable experience in the implementation of similar programs.

Our Program Managers are individuals with superior leadership skills, capable of directing project personnel from different organizations representing many disciplines on large programs. The Burns & McDonnell Program Manager will be responsible for the full scope of the program efforts, including staffing the program management team, guiding the team through the development of policies and project strategies, development and updating of the program execution plan, and managing the construction execution. Our Program Managers are familiar with system operations, are well versed in community relations, safety management, procurement activities, environmental compliance, land rights acquisition, construction management, project controls and engineering practices.

Managing resources is a critical aspect of any program in order to ensure that the goal of delivering the program safely, efficiently and on time will be met. Burns & McDonnell is committed to developing long standing relationships with owners, consultants, specialists, vendors, suppliers and contractors in every region of the country that we work. Burns & McDonnell’s approach is based upon accountability and common goals for all parties involved in the execution of a program. We manage programs with an outstanding project controls system, Primavera’s Contract Manager and OneTouchPM™, that tracks all commitments. Our system flags forthcoming delivery milestones and records actual versus committed deadlines. We trend the performance of specific organizations and their respective managers who have a role on the program.

Burns & McDonnell believes in employing initiatives that will provide positive performance results. We clearly define important performance criteria in all major contracts and establish common deliverable goals.

Burns & McDonnell’s execution philosophy entails developing and maintaining an integrated approach focused on meeting stakeholder requirements as well as the needs, goals, objectives and expectations of the program sponsors. We will manage, coordinate and complement the activities of the program team while remaining focused on the need to

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identify, mitigate and resolve issues as early as possible. We will assign a unique, qualified staff of skilled professionals to work on your program, professionals who are experienced in programs of similar size and scope. The Burns & McDonnell team will apply the knowledge, skills and processes that will guide the program team through to a safe and successful completion.

OneTouchPM™In recent decades, the successful management of large-scale programs has become increasingly complex. The federal, state and municipal environments are necessary components to commencing construction and represent one of the most significant risks to owners during project development. These stakeholders and regulatory authorities can drive both project cost and schedule to unanticipated levels as the dictated approval process is increasingly dependent upon community and public acceptance.

Studies have indicated that the primary component separating successful projects from mediocre projects is effective communication. Within these complex project environments, effective communication depends on a sound project controls program that includes the effective collection, organization, monitoring and presentation of relevant project information.

In response to the inherent complexity of managing all phases and activities of large projects, Burns & McDonnell has developed a Google Earth solution, OneTouchPM™ that integrates various information systems used during these projects. This state-of-the-art, award-winning approach was developed in-house for a mega-scale linear project and is currently utilized on several of Burns & McDonnell’s major program management projects. By pulling information from several information systems and combining them in a single, easy-to-use interface, these projects are able to more efficiently deliver critical information to decision makers and project stakeholders. Implementing OneTouchPM™ for large program management projects has brought efficiency and risk mitigation strategies to project execution.

OneTouchPM BenefitsStakeholder “Follow-Up”: Through OneTouchPM™, stakeholder request information is displayed and communicated to field construction managers so they may proactively address issues and orchestrate customer follow-up. OneTouchPM™ allows project representatives this easy access customer information with the click of a button.

Project Schedule: Another key benefit of OneTouchPM™ is a consolidated view of project activity status and schedule. Project managers are more accurately equipped to manage the project schedule through a geographical view of task status, task dependencies and the impact of delays.

Construction Status Reporting: OneTouchPM™ can narrow the time gap between work execution and construction status dissemination. This unique management tool provides clear and concise information to the project stakeholders on a real-time basis.

OneTouchPM™ is a valuable tool for successful information management of large, complex transmission infrastructure projects with demanding, fast-paced environments.

8Experience

ONEOK NGL FRACTIONATION PLANTMont Belvieu, Texas

ONEOK constructed a new 75,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) NGL fractionator in Mont Belvieu, Texas. The new MB-2 fractionator supplements the 160,000-bpd MB-1 fractionator in Mont Belvieu. The initial 75,000 bpd capacity can be expanded to 125,000 bpd to accommodate additional NGL volumes as they are added to expand the Arbuckle Pipeline, Sterling III Pipeline, Sterling I and II Pipeline reconfiguration.

Burns & McDonnell provided line routing, detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning for a 138-kV switching station, 138/13.8-kV substation and approximately one mile of double circuit 138-kV transmission line on steel poles to support the new ONEOK NGL Fractionation Plant in Mont Belvieu, Texas. In addition, a portion of the 138-kV transmission line carries a double circuit 13.8-kV distribution underbuilt line and a standalone double circuit 13.8-kV distribution line on steel poles designed by Burns & McDonnell. The project also included transmission lines to feed a remote client distribution substation and two ring positions bused through for future use.

Challenges/SolutionsThe schedule was a constant challenge to get the project complete prior to the plant work so power wasn’t holding up production. The project location had a large amount of below grade obstructions (gas pipeline) that made it difficult to select the location of the switching station, substation, as well as the transmission towers. Burns & McDonnell hydro-excavated the site location as well as tower locations to verify there were no below grade obstructions. With Burns & McDonnell’s extensive background with the interconnecting utility we provided a wealth of experience in the required approvals and process to get the engineering design approved. The utility requirement for the switching station was 4000A, 63kA. The transmission routing itself was a challenge because of the available right-of-way, highway crossing, and existing distribution line crossings.

PerformanceBurns & McDonnell performed detailed design and prepared bid and construction packages for the double circuit 138/13.8-kV transmission line with distribution underbuilt. The project began with the development of potential routes for the transmission line, and ultimately the selection of the best suited route to accommodate the proposed new lines. Burns & McDonnell successfully adapted to scope changes and without interfering with the original project schedule. Using LIDAR survey for the selected, Burns & McDonnell

PROJECT STATISTICS• Client Name: ONEOK• Completion Date: 2013

SERVICES PROVIDED• Transmission Line Routing• Transmission Line Detail Design• Bid Packages Development• Procurement and Construction

138-kV Transmission Tower to Switching Station. Two incoming

utility 138-kV transmission dead-end towers to the switching

station. The incoming line and the switching station is rated at

4000A continuous.

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developed a PLSCAD model and performed structure spotting and optimization based on available survey data of existing underground facilities, mainly gas and oil pipelines. Each pole location was hydro blasted to confirm that no underground obstructions were present at each proposed pole location. Detailed line designs, specifications and drawings were then completed including structures, foundations, hardware, conductor and overhead ground wire selection. In addition, Burns & McDonnell was able to act as a liaison for the client with our vast understanding of utility requirements.

Burns & McDonnell designed the spare breaker position so the ring-

bus could be expanded from 4 to 6 positions at a later date.

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TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE Roseland, New Jersey

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (TRANSCO) installed a new compressor station as part of their Northeast Supply Link Project in Roseland, New Jersey. The station has a 30,000HP synchronous motor with provision for an additional 30,000HP motor to be installed in the future.

Burns & McDonnell provided engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to TRANSCO for the installation of a new 230/13.8-kV substation to interconnect the compressor station to the adjacent 230-kV transmission line owned by Public Service Electric and Gas.

The new substation is a low-profile design configured as a four-position ring bus with two transmission line positions and two transformer positions. The substation is located in wetlands area.

Challenges/SolutionsOutage for the project couldn’t be obtained for both 230-kV

circuits on the existing transmission tower. The new 230-kV transmission monopole structures had to be erected in line with the existing transmission line path with the adjacent line being energized. In addition, due to the size of the site and working in wetlands area, space limitations evolved for laydown. The substation site, which measured less than 420’ x 150’, served as the laydown yard. This requirement tightened construction and material delivery coordination in order to complete the project.

The soil conditions at site presented challenges for effective grounding. This caused high voltage potential rise during switching due to capacitors mounted on the 80kAIC power circuit breakers. To correct the issues, the breaker capacitors were relocated to limit impact to the ring bus.

PerformanceBurns & McDonnell provided the following services to complete the project:

• Performed and provided an alternate siting analysis with three options to minimize impact to the wetlands area, including the evaluation and preliminary engineering for 230-kV GIS equipment.

• Performed and provided a site development study including a hydrologic analysis.

• Performed and provided a structural analysis study on the existing transmission towers adjacent to site to ensure the existing transmission line can be rerouted to the new deadend structures for the substation.

• Provided the following detailed engineering design services:

» Site development/grading design

PROJECT STATISTICS• Client Name: Transcontinental Gas

Pipeline Company• Completion Date: 2013• Size: 1.44 acres• Design Cost: $850K• Construction Cost: $5.5M• Total Installed Cost: $11M

SERVICES PROVIDED• Alternate Siting Analysis• Site Development• Structural Analysis and Design• Substation Detailed Design• Transmission Line Design• Telecommunication Network

Engineering• Protective Relay Settings• Permitting Assistance• Procurement Services• Testing and Commissioning Services• Construction Services

Interconnection Substation

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» Substation layout and elevations » Control enclosure layout » Substation protection and control design » Ground grid design » Lightning shielding design » Substation lighting design » Protective relay settings

• Provided procurement services, such as creation of technical specifications, issuance of bids, bid evaluations, issuance of purchase orders through TRANSCO’s ordering system, and track/ensure delivery, for the following bid packages:

» 230-kV gas insulated switchgear » 230-kV power circuit breakers » Control enclosure (including control relay panels) » Substation materials » Substation steel structures

• Assisted TRANSCO in preparation of documents required for permitting.

• Provided construction and commissioning services to install the project, including coordinating with interconnecting utility for line outage requests.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS• Finished fast-track EPC project on

ahead of schedule.• Led interface and coordination with

interconnecting utility for design requirements, outage scheduling, and commissioning.

• 230-kV, 80kAIC substation design.

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SHELL DEER PARK REFINERY CO.Deer Park, Texas

Shell engaged Burns & McDonnell’s in 2002 to perform a power system study that consisted of developing a SKM model of the entire refining complex which included data collection, load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash analysis. Since then Burns & McDonnell has continued to support Shell Deer Park efforts to improve the refinery electrical systems reliability through electrical infrastructure replacement and reconfiguration of existing substations. Burns & McDonnell has built a high quality team that has experience in performing electrical system studies, design, project planning, procurement, execution and are detailed focused to lead the way in supporting Shell while they address the highest priority substations, reliability risks that impact the facilities ability to run. Burns & McDonnell also supports Shell on projects that have limited start to finish schedules. Currently, Burns & McDonnell continues to support Shell in the efforts to accomplish a highly reliable and maintainable electrical power distribution system throughout the facility.

Burns & McDonnell has located some of our top technical engineer’s onsite to support the facility by acting as the owners engineer in a quality assurance leadership role. Burns & McDonnell provides third party design reviews and develops substation standards for all future utility and unit level substations to be installed. The major emphasis on the solid state relaying and communications system is to achieve a site wide fully integrated Electrical Network Monitoring and Control System (ENMC).

1220H Project SummaryFor this project, the Shell needed a design and technology that would last for the next 30 + years for its substation distribution that supply multiple operating units at their refinery/chemical complex. The project also entailed designing technology that would set the course for future substation designs in their facility. The project was a high profile project for Shell because it supplies many operating unit’s key to the production of the facility. Any unexpected outages could have created safety hazards as well as negative financial impacts. Burns & McDonnell was able to successfully complete this project with a blended team of Shell employees and construction contractors.

Burns & McDonnell performed the engineering for the new 1220H substation. The substation is a steel framed building 120’ x 47’ x 27’ with pre-cast concrete panels, two 15-kV 4000A M-T-T-M maintenance bus configuration lineups of switchgears with a remote operation consisting of 17 feeder positions, one 480V line of switchgear, AC and DC power panels, battery chargers and batteries. In addition to the switchgear building there is a 1MVA 15-kV to 480V power transformer, 15 foot high cable landing, 32,000 ft of 15-kV

PROJECT STATISTICS• Client Name: Shell Deer Park Refinery • Completion Date: 2002-Current

SERVICES PROVIDED• Engineering• Technical Specialties• Construction Phase Engineering

Services• Closeout Activities• Specialty Services

1220H project utilized the latest technologies for executing field

surveys and engineering.

” The performance of the Burns & McDonnell project team, in my opinion was

outstanding. They met Shell’s needs and were proactive in taking the lead on

certain aspects of the project such as the laser scanning. This on item probably

saved the project $1.0 mln in rework. The most important aspect has been

the cutover packages. They are producing a quality product that is extremely

critical to the success of the project and safety of the personnel.”

– Gregory Green, Shell Project Manager

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armored cable, ½-mile of elevated cable tray rack, and two miles of cable trays. The switchgear is state of the art with solid-state SEL relays and communications back to the central monitoring system via a fiber optic network.

244D Project SummaryBurns & McDonnell performed the engineering for the new 244D substation. The substation is a prefabricated switchgear building 79’ x 22’ x 12’ on a five foot raised pier, with a 2.4-kV 2000A M-T-T-M maintenance bus configuration of switchgear with remote operation, one 480V line of switchgear, one 2.4-kV MCC lineup, one 480V MCC lineup, two 15-kV load break switches, AC and DC power panels, battery chargers and batteries. In addition to the switchgear building there is a 1.5MVA oil filled 2.4-kV to 480V power transformer, and 2- 5MVA oil filled 15-kV to 2.4-kV power transformers. The switchgear is state of the art with solid-state SEL relays and communications back to the central monitoring system via a fiber optic network.

1224H Project SummaryBurns & McDonnell performed the engineering for the replacement and reconfiguration of the Distilling 2 Unit 1224H substation. The project consisted of reutilizing the existing building and some of the existing equipment. The building was modified with new equipment doors to facilitate removal of old equipment and installation of the new. Additionally, new personnel doors were added for added safety measures. The equipment scope included one 15-kV 1200A M-T-T-M bus configuration of switchgear with remote operation capabilities, two new 15-kV 1200KVAR capacitor banks, new AC and DC power panels, battery chargers and batteries. In addition to the switchgear there are two 1.5MVA oil filled 15-kV to 480V power transformer, and two 5MVA oil filled 15-kV to 2.4-kV power transformers, two-miles of 15-kV armored cable and ½-mile of elevated cable tray. The switchgear is state of the art with solid-state SEL relays and communications back to the central monitoring system via fiber optic network. The project also consists of one 480V line of switchgear retrofit with new M-T-M breakers, an automatic transfer scheme and remote operations panel. In addition, there is one 2.4-kV MCC lineup that was split into two separate independent busses with new GE multiline relays. There are four tie breaker sections added to four exiting 480V MCC lineups, two 15-kV feeder breaker replacements for the upstream

switchgear supplying sub 1224H. The project also included updating relays and controls including SEL relays for line differential protection as well as digital ION Power Meters.

373B Project SummaryBurns & McDonnell is currently performing the engineering for the new 373B substation. The substation is a prefabricated switchgear building 103’x17’x11’ on seven foot raised piers, with 2-480V lineups of M-T-T-M switchgear, 4-480V MCC lineups, AC and DC power panels, instrumentation panels, battery chargers and batteries. In addition to the switchgear building there are 4-1.5MVA oil filled 12.47-kV to 480V power transformer. The switchgear is state of the art with solid-state SEL relays and communications back to the electrical network

1220H Project. Burns & McDonnell supported Shell during the

commissioning portion of the project. The Automatic Transfer

Scheme was also thoroughly tested during this time, and it is

a system that Shell has adopted on many of their other 15-kV

Substations in the refinery.

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monitoring and communications system via a fiber optic network. An additional 15-kV 2-breaker switchgear section shall also be added onto existing 15-kV switchgear as part of the scope of work.The current electrical equipment feeding the Catalytic Reformer #3 (CR-3) and the Saturates Gas Plant (SGP) in Shell Deer Park Refinery has exceeded their electrical life expectancy. Consequently, the equipment is at high risk of unplanned failure and potential loss. Shell has identified a refinery turn-around period in March 2015 to refeed many of the critical loads to the unit. Due to the compressed schedule that was presented to Burns & McDonnell, we performed a FED 1/2 study and moved directly into the detailed design phase of the project.

Program Challenges/SolutionsBurns & McDonnell was able to bring leadership and technical expertise for the power distribution infrastructure projects from conceptual design through commissioning. Our team was able to bring the knowledge of engineering and construction together to create a well-defined project scope and early planning development. In addition, our team was able to perform a detailed review of manufactures equipment drawings to identify and resolve issues prior to equipment being shipped. Minimizing outage time for circuit cutovers was a crucial aspect of this project. Burns & McDonnell lead the circuit cutover planning team to develop a plan to cutover all circuits with minimal outage time and risk to operating units.Burns & McDonnell was able to use 3D laser scanning and Intergraph Plant Design Systems allowing engineering to happen off-site. The engineers were able to have the site at their desktop machine to perform measurements, develop layouts of the equipment, building, steel and cable tray. This minimized the number of surveys during the project and minimized the number of field trips to obtain data. In addition to this technology, it improved the ability to quality

check and minimized field issues associated with interferences between existing and new structures as well as fit up of structural steel.With Burns & McDonnell’s help, Shell has gained a more reliable and maintainable system for the life of their substations. The team also provided a better understanding of the efforts required for replacing the substations within the complex to make the operation a success.

Substation 373B interior. Burns & McDonnell was involved during

the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at the vendor (Powell). Many

equipment issues were discovered and resolved prior to equipment

being shipped to the jobsite, saving the client time and trouble

from having to deal with it during the turn-around. The Automatic

Transfer Scheme was also thoroughly tested during this time,

and it is a system that Shell has adopted on many of their other

substations in the refinery.

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FREEPORT TERMINAL PROJECTSFreeport, Texas

Phillips 66 is expanding their Freeport, Texas Terminal to add the capability to export Natural Gasoline (C5+), Export Grade Propane (EGP), and Butane by ship. The project will also add import & export barge capability for Butane/Butylene.

Challenges/SolutionsThe existing terminal has a federal storm levee that runs between the facility and the docks. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requires Section 408 approval prior to any construction activities within 300 ft. of the levee. In order to meet the aggressive schedule demands, the team had to submit engineering packages well in advance in order to receive USACE approval. The project consists of levee bridges spanning 250 feet, which are modularized to minimize work over the levee. A part of the Section 408 approval was to consider levee improvements for hauling in such heavy modules.

In order to expand the docks for additional marine loading, a USACE Section 10 permit was also required.

PerformanceThe team managed the full design, specification, bidding, fabrication, and field erection of all new storage tanks for

this project. The tanks were a combination of API 620, 620/625, & 650. The EGP storage tank is a double-wall refrigerated tank holding 550,000 barrels of export grade propane. To reduce the demand for vapor destruction, the emissions from loading C5+ onto ships are being returned to the tanks in a balanced system.

In order to start construction across the existing terminal, several power lines had to be relocated. The design included a combination of temporary and permanent power line routes.

The existing terminal was in a floodplain and contained wetlands in several areas of the site. . The design team laid out the new facility to minimize wetland disturbance to the greatest extent practicable, although not all wetlands could be avoided. A Section 404 Individual Permit from the USACE was required for wetland impacts in the ISBL area of the site. Coordination with the floodplain administrator and the Velasco Drainage District in developing the new site grading and drainage plans was also critical to the project.

The project site was very congested, and due to the cost of land, the team was challenged with fitting the new facilities within the existing fence line. Since this is an operating terminal, the timing of shutdowns had to be concisely coordinated. To make room for the new refrigeration process unit, existing tanks had to be taken out of service, while replacement tanks were built elsewhere on site. While conducting dock expansions, the construction was planned in short phases, to allow ship and barge traffic to continue loading and unloading various products.

PROJECT STATISTICS• Client Name: Phillips 66 • Completion Date: Phase 1, 2015• Completion Date: Phase 2, 2016• Total Installed Cost: $1.2B

SERVICES PROVIDED• Drying & regeneration design• Refrigeration design• Intermediate storage design• Environmental & permitting• Marine loading design• T&D services for overhead line &

substation• Design submissions for USACE federal

levee jurisdiction• Module construction

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SHARYLAND 345-KV PROJECTSMidland, Texas

Since 2012, Burns & McDonnell has provided design, engineering, procurement, construction, and testing and commissioning services to Sharyland Utilities, L.P. for 20 substation and transmission projects in the Midland, Texas area. These projects (ranging from greenfield start ups to complex redesign efforts) were executed with a zero safety recordable record on 270,000 logged manhours. Burns & McDonnell was able to deliver these projects without having to use any of the project’s contingency funds, resulting in savings to Sharyland.

Project Listing• Driver Substation: New six breaker 138-kV ring bus

Substation.• Buffalo Substation: New breaker and a half 138-kV bus

Substation.• Eiland Substation: New six breaker 138-kV ring bus

Substation.• East Stiles Substation: New four breaker 138-kV ring

bus Substation.• Telephone Pole Road Substation: New four breaker

138-kV ring bus Substation.• Skywest Substation: Add primary metering to two 138-

kV positions.• Pembrook Substation: Add two 138-kV Capacitor Bank

Positions.

• Stiles Substation: Add two 138-kV Capacitor Bank Positions.

• St. Lawrence Substation: Add two 138-kV Capacitor Bank Positions and two138-kV Line Breakers.

• Pecan Grove Substation: Add 138-kV Single Bus with two Line Positions and upgrade existing 25-kV Bus.

• Triangle Substation: Add 138-kV Single Bus with two Line Positions.

• Rebel Substation: New four breaker 138-kV ring bus Substation.

• Tall City Substation: New four breaker 138-kV ring bus Substation.

• Luther Substation: New four breaker 138-kV ring bus Substation.

• Airport Road Substation: New four breaker 138-kV ring bus Substation.

• Coates Ranch Substation: New four breaker 138-kV ring bus Substation.

• Rocky Road Substation: New four breaker 138-kV ring bus Substation.

• Driver Capacitor Banks: Add two 138-kV Capacitor Bank Positions.

• Telephone Pole Road 345-kV Switchyard: New breaker and a half 345-kV Switchyard.

• Andrews 345-kV Switchyard: New 345-kV Ring Bus Switchyard.

• Sale Ranch Substation: New breaker and a half 138-kV bus Substation.

• Glass Ranch Substation: New six breaker 138-kV ring bus Substation.

• Sale Ranch – Glass Ranch Transmission Line: 6.5 Miles of Single 138-kV Transmission Line.

• Telephone Road – Clearfork OPGW: Install 33 Miles of OPGW on existing line.

PROJECT STATISTICS• Client Name: Sharyland Utilities, L.P.• Completion Date: Ongoing• Total Project Cost: $90M+

SERVICES PROVIDED• Substation Engineering• Transmission Engineering• Communication/SCADA• Procurement Management• Construction Management

KEY HIGHLIGHTS• EPC• Remote Location

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AEP CORPUS CHRISTI PROGRAMCorpus Christi, Texas

This program consists of 69 individual substation and transmission line projects in and around Corpus Christi, Texas. The scope for these projects included front end scoping, clearance planning, detailed design, procurement services and construction management. The project logged over 251,900 man hours with no recordable incidents.

The program was needed to upgrade the transmission system around Corpus Christi after generation was added at the Nueces Bay Power Plant and the Barney Davis Power Plant. The program also included connecting the added generation to the existing substation at both of the power plants.

Due to the number of projects included in this program clearance scheduling was a critical part of the program. Burns & McDonnell engineers worked closely with AEP dispatchers and operations personnel to plan and coordinate the clearances. The program required 250 clearances and was completed with no recordable safety incidents.

The program included the installation of three gas insulated substation. AEP had an EPC contract with the GIS substation equipment manufacturer to provide the GIS

equipment, install a building to house the equipment and provide the cables to connect the GIS equipment to the system. Burns & McDonnell acted as the owners engineer with the GIS equipment manufacturer and managing construction of the substation sites.

The program included transmission line reroutes, rebuilds, re-conductors and new construction. Several of these transmission lines connected industrial customers and generators to the system. Burns & McDonnell worked with AEP to keep all of these parties informed about upcoming work the clearance that will affect their facility and the progress of construction.

PROJECT STATISTICS• Client Name: American Electric Power • Completion Date: 2012• Design Cost: $10M• Management Cost: $17M• Total Installed Cost: $200M

SERVICES PROVIDED• Front End Planning• Detailed Design• Program Management• Construction Management

KEY HIGHLIGHTS• Fast Track Schedule• No Recordable/DART Incidents

“Burns & McDonnell consistently provided exceptional support and met project

completion dates, while maintaining our budget. Our arrangement with Burns

& McDonnell led to the construction of 69 projects, consisting of substation

and transmission line upgrades. Burns & McDonnell’s project management

style is exceptional, and they are always keeping us informed about the status

of our projects. Overall Burns & McDonnell exceeded our expectations on this

program. This has resulted in a successful relationship and earned trust.”

– Michael Glueck, AEP Project Manager.

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