Trachte’s prefabricated substation control buildings are vital to the interconnection of essential infrastructure. These applications can include electrical utility, renewable energy, power distribution centers, and data center interconnection. Trachte prefabricated buildings are typically engineered based on customer specifications and state regulatory codes. Buildings are engineered to mitigate risk from environmental factors and extreme weather conditions.…
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The Parkway Pipeline is a 16” diameter underground petroleum pipeline that was finalized in September 2013 as part of joint venture between Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMEP) and Valero Energy. This massive, 141-mile-long pipeline was designed to transport refined liquid petroleum products such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel and turbine fuel with an initial…
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The rapid advancement and widespread adoption of AI technologies, along with the exponential growth of cloud-based services, have significantly increased power consumption and demand in data centers worldwide. As AI algorithms become more sophisticated and data-intensive tasks become more prevalent, the need for computational power and storage capacity has soared. This surge in demand has…
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Concerns: Revised National Electrical Code (NEC) egress clearance requirements can exceed working space requirements, potentially causing e-houses to increase in size during the design phase to meet the egress code language. Engineers and end users are continually requesting e-houses with more equipment integrated inside, and “Mega” e-house applications are on the rise. Trachte Application Engineers…
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The increased demand for renewable energy sources continues to rise throughout North America. Trachte’s prefabricated buildings support solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems through substation interconnection. Here we list the five main uses for substation control buildings for renewable energy projects.
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At the #1 hospital in New York, they have more than three hundred beds available for in-patient care. There are over sixty state-of-the-art operating rooms, an advanced critical care unit, and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the tiniest patients. It is home to a comprehensive stroke center and offers advanced emergency services for…
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The Tappan Zee Bridge, a twin cable-stayed bridge spanning the Tappan Zee section of the Hudson River between Tarrytown and Nyack in New York, was decaying and in desperate need of replacement. The bridge’s 8 lanes carry heavy automobile traffic as part of the New York State Thruway, Interstate 87 and I-287. The bridge also carries a shared use path for bicycles and pedestrians. Replacement of the bridge meant…
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There are several important factors that should be considered when it comes to the design-build of a substation control building. These include: Overall, manufacturing a substation control building requires careful planning and consideration of a range of factors. Trachte’s Design and Engineering Team can help ensure that the building is designed to meet all necessary…
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The utility industry is undergoing significant transformations driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulatory landscapes. Here are the top five trends shaping the utility industry today: Modernizing the Grid Utilities are taking significant strides in modernizing the grid, bringing about numerous positive changes. Smart grids empower consumers with better energy management tools…
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