NAVFAC Pier 2 Load Center 2

Newport, RI

Electrical Upgrades & Repairs to Naval Pier Shore Power System

Project Location: Newport, RI
Government Agency: NAVFAC
Contract Number: N4008520C0037
Prime contractor: 100% self-performed
Estimated Completion Date: May 2023
Transformer Size: 2000KVA – 2500KVA
Switchgear Amperage: 3000A
Primary Voltage of Transformer: 13800V
Contract Amount: $5,931,005.00

Scope of Work

The Midwest Electrical Construction Inc. team repaired Load Center 2 and incidental related work. Repairs within Load Center 2 include the following:

Removal and replacement of the two 13.8kV (primary) substation class transformers
- Transformers included load tap changers and we custom designed to fit into the existing building
- Completed complex jack and slide movement of transformers to set inside the existing building
3000A, 480V electrical switchgear for feeding shore hoods.
Replaced electrical building interior lighting.
Interior electrical low-voltage distribution equipment and branch circuit wiring.
Demolition of interior walls to allow for removal of electrical equipment, and repair of the existing utility cable vaults.
Demolition and replacement of two (2) existing ship-to-shore power connection stations and associated under-pier 480V power and control wiring to the Load Center 2 480V switchgear and incidental related work.
Arc Flash & Coordination Study
Testing & commissioning of the new electrical system