Temporary power was established outside of Overlook Medical Center before existing electrical infrastructure was disconnected and replaced.
New 480V transformers that were installed into Overlook Medical Center's new electrical infrastructure.
Electrical technicians installing new 480V transformers into Overlook Medical Center's electrical infrastructure.
Overlook Medical Center's newly installed 480V switchboards.
Overlook Medical Center's new 480V transformers with selector switches.

LOCATION
Summit, New Jersey

CLIENT
Atlantic Health System

PROJECT DETAILS

  • Replacement of 15 kV and 480 V Transformers, Switchboards, Selector Switches, and Corresponding Wiring
  • New Port Junctions
  • Coordination of Overnight Shutdowns

The BC Energy team, alongside Allan Briteway Electrical Utility Contractors, Inc., completed a comprehensive replacement of Overlook Medical Center’s (OMC) electrical infrastructure. Over the course of 4 months, our teams replaced two transformers, two switchboards, two selector switches, and all corresponding wiring – all without disrupting patient care and hospital operations.

In order to replace the equipment (which was located on the second floor), several steps occurred:

  • Temporary power was installed outside of the hospital.
  • Cabling was pulled into the building and connected to various loads.
  • An overnight shutdown was coordinated to connect the temporary power to hospital loads.
  • A portion of the hospital’s wall (on the second floor) was removed.
  • Our teams took apart the existing transformers, switchboards, and switches into pieces and were carried out through the wall opening.
  • New 15 kV and 480V transformers, switchboards and selector switches were taken apart, brought inside through the opening and reassembled.
  • All wiring of the new infrastructure was replaced, and transformer cables were reorganized and labeled.

Overlook Medical Center’s new electrical infrastructure provides the facility with enhanced maintenance capabilities and a sense of comfort knowing that the backbone of their operations is up-to-date and dependable. With the help of new port junctions, the hospital can now easily and quickly deenergize, choose a different feeder, and perform maintenance as needed.