Penn State West Campus Steam Plant Conversion
Client
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
- 1,990 tons of concrete and steel demolition
- 41 low clearance micropiles
- 100 tons of structural steel
- 2.411 cubic yards of excavation
- 1,162 square feet of new masonry wall
Conversion of the facility from coal-fired to natural gas-fired took place in two separate phases based on boiler outages. Work included:
Complete civil and structural scope
Two turbine pedestals, 1.195 cubic yards of concrete each
Precast steam trench 240 lineal feet with cast-in-place vault
Roof modifications and repairs