Clemson University Wind Turbine Drivetrain Test Facility
In 2012, Clemson University (CURI Campus) renovated/expanded an existing building on the former U.S. Naval Base in North Charleston, SC, converting the building into a state-of-the-art Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility (WTDTTF) capable of full-scale, highly accelerated testing of next-generation wind turbine drivetrain technology. The final result was a $98 million, 80,000 sq. ft. – LEED Gold facility, containing over 82,000 square-feet of space. Live Oak Consultants provided electrical engineering and safety expertise to help Clemson University develop the “Facility Environmental Health and Safety Plan.” Specifically, LOC provided:
- A complete and thorough Electrical Safety Risk Assessment of the entire facility inclusive of the advance testing operations performed within:
- Determination of High Risk Tasks
- Determination of Tasks where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required
- Arc Flash and Hazards Analysis Study for the entire facility (NFPA 70E)
- Development of Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for persons working within the facility
- Identification of Hazards before they occur
- Worker/Task/Tool/Environment relationship
- Reduction of Risk and PPE Assessment/Requirements
- Development of a comprehensive Electrical Safety Program for the facility
- Prepared and Conducted Electrical Safety Training for the WTDTTF employees, students, and contractors
Project Highlights
| Cost: | $98,000,000 |
| Completion Date: | 2013 |
| Owner: | Clemson University North Charleston, SC |
Services
Electrical Engineering
Safety Firm
