Attachment J-1 Appendix E System Descriptions.pdf

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT J-1

APPENDIX E

SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

RFP 80SSC024R0004

SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS

System and Facility Descriptions

(Reference SREF-8080-0340, Capability Handbook-TFCH, and SREF-7233-0001, Manufacturing Facility Capability Handbook, located in Attachment J-7, Reference Library).

1. Borrow Canal (MAF Only) – A conveyance ditch in which all storm water runoff and treated wastewater from the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility (IWTF) is directed prior to being discharged via final external outfalls 001A and 004A. A total of seven (7) internal outfalls discharge into the Borrow Canal and waters are discharged offsite via two (2) external outfalls in compliance with MAF’s Louisiana Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (LPDES) Permits

2. Control Systems – Facility systems, usually based on Programmable Logic Controllers

(PLCs), used to control the operation of facility systems (i.e., sequencing of facility valves, operations of pumps and vaporizers, etc.). Most controlled systems are powered by 28 VDC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.

3. Deionized Water (DI) (SSC Only) – A system that converts potable water to deionized water.

4. Demineralized Water System (MAF Only) – Demineralized (DM) water is produced within the Systems Engineering Building (130) and the Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Facility (IWTF) Operations Building (173) for distribution to the following buildings:

Building 131; the Vertical Assembly Building 110; the Manufacturing Building 103 pre-clean room, clean rooms, chemical clean line and labs; and the Component Ablator

Facility (318). DM water is stored in one 750,000-gallon and one 500,000-gallon tank in

Bldg. 190 Tank Farm. Buildings 130 and 173 combined produce 550 gallons per minute

(GPM) of heat-sterilized DM water meeting the following specifications:

• Conductivity ≤ 0.00002 siemens/cm

• 6 – 8 pH

• Filtered to 10 microns

5. Electrical (13.8 kV Main Substation)

a. SSC: There are three (3) main 115-13.8kV step-down substations which provide commercial utility power into SSC from Mississippi Power Company (MPCo) and are maintained under contract by MPCo. The Main substation, located near the

South entrance gate, provides 13.8 kV power to a majority of the SSC complex.

Additional power is provided by a small step-down substation (Saturn Drive) located within the secured test area, and another (Leonard Kimball Drive) which serves facilities in that area. A fourth 13.8 kV substation, located adjacent to

Building 4400, is used to route power to the engine testing facilities and allows for selection of either commercial utility power or generator power from Building

4400. This fourth substation is for switching of 13.8 kV only (no 115 kV equipment) and is not under an MPCo contract.

b. MAF: Electrical power, provided by Entergy, Inc., is transmitted from two (2) offsite Entergy substations (maintained by Entergy) to MAF at 115 kV to two (2) onsite master substations (four (4) transformers with 20MVA capacity each) located near the northeastern and northwestern corners of Building 103. Various switches at each of the onsite master substations are maintained by Entergy.

1. Electrical (SSC - 13.8 kV Switching Facilities) - Overhead line switching is accomplished by line crews using pole mounted switches of varying configuration such as fused cutouts, gang-operated switches, and automatic reclosers. Underground circuits and primary disconnects in metal-clad switchgear feature SF-6 switches.

2. Electrical (SSC – 4160 volt Generating System) - The emergency power generation system is a secondary system located within the High Pressure Industrial Water (HPIW) facility, which includes the electrical distribution system within the facility to ensure backup power as necessary. The emergency generation system consists of four (4) diesel-driven generators and associated switchgear, controls, and instrumentation.

3. Electrical (Electrical Distribution)

a. SSC: The 13.8 kV distribution system is composed of both overhead lines and underground feeds arranged in pairs of dual-radial feeds. Selectivity is provided throughout the system to allow for isolation and repair of areas as needed. Overhead circuits feature typical overhead-line construction and underground circuits terminate into above-ground cabinets with SF-6 switches.

b. MAF: From the master substations, the power voltage is reduced to 13.8 kV and distributed to 70 secondary low-voltage substations (13.8kV to 480V) via a radial loop feeder system throughout the site. The two (2) master substations also are internally looped, which allows both to be independently or jointly operated and permits routine preventive maintenance and continuous maintenance.

1. Electrical (Medium Voltage Transformers) - Medium voltage transformers range from pole-mounted pot-type to oil-filled open air/forced air substation units. Many

Polychlorinated Biphenols (PCBs) transformers have been removed, with a few remaining at SSC.

Pad Mounted PCB-Contaminated Transformers (SSC)

Manufacturer Gallons of oil

GE 125

GE 99

GE 146

WEST 130

2. Electrical (Secondary Distribution Equipment) - Secondary distribution equipment in larger or critical facilities, such as the test stands and support buildings, will normally be unit substation metal-clad switchgear. The secondary distribution breakers are often arranged in a Main-Tie-Main configuration for selection of power from redundant 13.8 kV primary sources.

3. Electrical (Substation Monitoring System)

a. SSC: NASA acquires status information about the 13.8 kV electric distribution system via remote monitoring of site-wide components. MPCo provides real-time substation status for its three (3) 115 kV/13.8 kV step-down electric substations at

SSC (available for viewing in the Energy Management and Control System

(EMCS) control center,). Government-owned systems provide real-time status for a critical subset of Government-owned, Contractor-operated, 13.8 kV air-break switches that are located throughout the site.

b. MAF: The Powerlogic System is used to monitor and manage the MAF power distribution system. The system consists of power quality meters, predominately

Powerlogic series 4000 devices, for monitoring electrical consumption and power quality. All real-time and historical data are transmitted to a central server and accessed from a web browser. Trending reports from real-time and historical records help monitor and understand energy usage of a particular system or location and aid in determining the effectiveness of energy conservation efforts. Other major benefits of the system include the ability to improve system reliability by identifying power quality conditions, such as harmonics and transients, to determine cause and effect of power quality problems from the load or from the supply side, to assist with design decisions, and to conduct capacity planning studies.

1. Emergency Power Backup Systems

a. SSC: Critical administrative and data center buildings have either diesel, natural gas, or bi-fuel (e.g., diesel/natural gas) generators feeding into manual or automatic transfer switches. Sensitive computer equipment in data centers is fed power through central Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS).

b. MAF: Production critical/sensitive equipment/systems have either diesel generators or UPSs. Essential emergency electricity is fed from Building 345 where four (4) diesel engine generators provide backup power for site essential equipment.

These generators can provide 6.0MVA at 13.8 kV line to line. There are also eighteen (18) stationary and five (5) portable diesel generators, ranging from 3.5kW to 1,000 kW, located throughout the site, capable of producing 7.1 Megawatts

(MW) to backup production critical processes, emergency lights, sanitary lift stations, storm drain pumping stations and communications.

2. Energy Management and Control Systems - The site-wide Energy Management and

Control System (EMCS) at each Center is used for control of building systems, primarily

HVAC equipment such as boilers, chillers, air handlers, and cooling towers. This system features central control consoles which communicate to field control panels by way of an

Ethernet VLAN which is managed by NASA and a separate IT support contractor.

Central monitoring hardware, software, field panels and other EMCS devices are predominately manufactured by Siemens, Inc. (SSC) or Johnson Controls Inc. (MAF).

3. Facility Fire Protection Systems - In addition to fire detection and alarm systems, many buildings have sprinkler/fire suppression systems of various configurations (i.e., wet pipe, dry pipe, non-aqueous).

4. Fire Detection and Security Systems - The site-wide fire alarm system at each Center is comprised of fire detection panels within the facilities linked to a Central Station at each

Center with 24-hour monitoring. There is a mix of zone alarm and addressable systems which communicate to/from the Central Station through Monaco transceivers (SSC) and a Local Area Network (LAN) (MAF). The system monitoring software, fire detection panels, and field detection/annunciation devices are predominately manufactured by

Siemens, Inc. (SSC) or SimplexGrinnell (MAF).

5. Fire Water System (MAF)- Fire water is supplied to the MAF mains from an onsite one-million-gallon water storage tank and from the Sewage & Water Board. The firewater pumps, located at Building 201, pressurizes the fire water distribution system throughout MAF, except at Buildings 320, 321, 350, 351, 352, and 404, which obtain firewater from the domestic mains. A 200,000-gallon elevated storage tank (152 feet) located west of Building 110 provides water storage and pressurizes the system to 66 psig if the other pressurizing equipment fails. (See Potable Water description for SSC)

6. Fuel Management Monitoring Systems (SSC Only) - The fuel management monitoring system is manufactured by Veeder-Root, Inc. This system consists of fuel level sensing equipment which communicates to a workstation located and monitored at the EMCS control center.

7. Grounding Systems - Building power grounding systems are composed of grounding cables and rods. Grounding Systems require periodic testing and repair.

8. High Pressure Gas (HPG) System

a. MAF: The MAF Liquid/Gaseous Nitrogen (LN2/GN2) conversion facility (Bldg.

175) converts liquid nitrogen to gaseous nitrogen distributed throughout the facility at pressures of 125 psig and 4000 psig, respectively. Gaseous Nitrogen is supplied to Buildings 103, 110, 114, 115, 130, 131, 190, 318, 420, and 451 Tank Farm.

b. MAF: Helium trailers (GHe) are located on the building 103 Apron. The supply and associated piping are located on the north end of Building 103 with working pressure at 4000 psi. The piping runs from the western exterior apron of 103 to

Building 115 in the east. Helium supply drops are located in area 51, column E4, alternate area 51 (E3), final assembly, area 96, and in building 115.

• Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems - Site HVACs consist of a variety of equipment and systems used for the purpose of maintaining temperature, humidity, and air quality conditions within design limits. HVAC includes chillers, direct expansion (DX) unitary equipment, boilers, air handling equipment, piping systems, pumps, cooling towers, exhaust systems, refrigeration equipment, instrumentation and controls, and peripheral equipment required to control temperatures, humidity conditions, and air quality.

• Industrial Wastewater System

a. SSC: There are three (3) permitted industrial water wells present in the SSC test complex, with one (1) in active status and two (2) in standby status. The active industrial well supplies water to the heat lift system located in SSC B-4220.

b. MAF: The system collects waste from specific areas and discharges it through lift stations to the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility (IWTF). The system consists of an aboveground force main system with thirteen (13) lift stations. These lift stations transfer the collected waste to the IWTF where it is treated by demineralization for reuse in the plant, or chemically treated for discharge into the

Borrow Canal.

• Instrumentation – Facility instrumentation is installed for real-time display of facility processes and data recording.

• Lighting Systems - Includes exterior lighting for roadways, parking areas, safety, and security; interior general lighting for buildings/facilities; emergency and exit lighting;

obstruction and warning lighting; etc. Components include fixtures, lamps, reflectors, ballasts, lenses, diffusers, light poles, conductors, conduit, photocells, timers, fuses, switches, power supplies, batteries, and associated hardware. Lamp types vary and include, but are not limited to, incandescent, compact fluorescent, fluorescent, High

Intensity Discharge (HID), LED, etc.

• Lightning Protection Systems - Larger buildings, buildings which have high-value electronic equipment, and buildings used for storage of pyrotechnics or ordinance feature lightning-protection equipment such as air terminals, grounding cables, and grounding rods.

• Marine Systems

a. SSC: Marine systems are a series of locks and canals required to transport propellants and devices to and from test stands, and to move devices between the

Pearl River and the canals. Marine systems are also defined as the NASA Tugboat and barges used on and offsite to move material from one location to another.

Marine Systems include, but are not limited to the NASA Tugboat (Clermont II);

the double-spanned, counter-balanced Bascule Bridge controlled by variable speed electric motors; a navigation lock that allows marine traffic to transition from the canal to the river; approximately six (6) miles of canals banked with rip-rap and docks; a canal pumping station used to pump water from the river into the canal to maintain water level; a spillway system; fifteen (15) docks with associated mooring dolphins and devices for loading/unloading liquid oxygen; twelve (12) docks with associated mooring dolphins and devices for loading/unloading liquid hydrogen;

skiff with outboard motor; and various water structures, navigational aids, three (3) work barges, piers, safety equipment, and operating supplies.

b. MAF: The Michoud marine systems are defined as the Michoud Harbor, NASA

Barge Pegasus, Utility Boat Pelican, and office/storage facilities. Marine Systems also include, but are not limited to, loading docks and berth spaces, associated harbor pilings, buoys, mooring dolphins, and utilities.

The Michoud Harbor marine systems are defined as the Michoud Harbor, NASA

Barge Pegasus, Utility Boat Pelican, and office/storage facilities. Marine Systems also include but are not limited to, loading docks and berth spaces, associated harbor pilings, buoys, mooring dolphins, and utilities.

The Michoud Harbor has the following dimensions and capacity.

Width is 104"6"

Length is 240'

Live Load Capacity is 1,100 PSF

Slip Capacity is 600 tons

The maximum size deck barge that can be navigated through major local water channels is approximately 100 ft. by 400 ft. Height restrictions to reach various ports will change by season, due to water levels.

• Natural Gas System - The natural gas system includes, but is not limited to, the piping, meters, odorizing station, regulators, and accessories which distribute natural gas from the suppliers metering station to the points of utilization. (Exception for SSC: All distribution piping and accessories servicing the 9000 series buildings at SSC, from the supplier’s metering station to the point of utilization, including the building-level meters, are the property of the gas supplier).

• Potable Water Systems

a. SSC: The potable water system provides for the generation, treatment, storage, and distribution of water for domestic purposes (per the applicable State Health

Regulations) and for fire protection. The system includes but is not limited to the following elements, with all the associated appurtenances and ancillary equipment:

two wells approximately 1500’ deep and two (2) wells approximately 800’ feet, with centrifuge pumps, four (4) elevated storage tanks, secondary booster pumps, distribution mains, automatic chlorine analyzers/injectors, and a comprehensive cross-connection program.

b. MAF: Potable water, provided by New Orleans Sewage and Water Board

(S&WB), is supplied via an offsite twelve (12) inch underground main that feeds five (5) onsite feeder mains (two (2) @ twelve (12) inch, two (2) @ eight (8) inch, one (1) @ four (4) inch). One of the 12” lines is connected to an onsite million-gallon water storage tank; local potable water pumps deliver water to the points of utilization.

• Parking Lots and Road Systems

Road systems are characterized by the following types:

1) Arterial – The arterial roads are major traffic arteries for movement of a large number of vehicles with the least interference possible.

2) Local – The local roads provide direct access to land and buildings.

3) Collector – These roads collect traffic from local streets and feed this traffic to the arterial roads.

4) Secondary Roads –

5) Parking Lots - Numerous parking lots located throughout the site for vehicle parking.

a. SSC: There are approximately 112 miles of Arterial, Local, and Collector roads and 47 miles of secondary roads at SSC.

b. MAF: There are approximately 20 miles of Arterial, Local and Collector roads.

• Sanitary Sewage Systems

a. SSC: The main site-wide system is comprised of underground gravity lines and forced mains, as well as lift stations which collect and transfer domestic wastewater from the buildings/facilities to aerated treatment lagoons. Treatment at the lagoons is accomplished mainly via the use of aquatic plants. Final discharge of the effluent passes through an Ultra-Violet disinfectant system before entering nearby creeks.

Additionally, there are three (3) rock-reed systems serving small remote buildings..

b. MAF: The sanitary sewage system consists of an underground piping system of four (4) ten (10) inch gravity lines, small pumping stations, and lift stations that collect sanitary waste and transport it through a twelve (12) inch force main to a central lift station located northeast of MAF. The sewage is then fed to a thirty (30) inch New Orleans Sewage and Water Board (S&WB) force main for final discharge and treatment. The system serves all buildings and structures at MAF. The total capacity of the sewage ejector pumps is more than 3,000 gallons per minute transported through the twelve (12) inch force main to the S&WB collection system.

• Fuel Dispensing System o In use at the U. S. Coast Guard Exchange (MAF) (Bldg 358) o In use at the U.S. Navy Exchange (Bldg 2124) and Location #2107 (SSC)