Scope
Schedule
4 Months
Location
Kansas
Estimated Cost
$32K
Client
Midstream Transmission Company
Project Overview
The client was experiencing frequent wind‑related outages caused by aging overhead electrical equipment, creating ongoing reliability issues for multiple distributed well storage sites. To ensure consistent power delivery and reduce the operational disruptions caused by weather‑driven outages, the client needed a more resilient distribution system capable of supporting both three‑phase and single‑phase service demands across their facilities. To address this challenge, our team provided the detailed design for a three‑mile, 12.47 kV underground distribution system, transitioning the existing overhead feeders to a modern, underground configuration that significantly improved system reliability and long‑term performance.
Deliverables:
- Site Investigation
- Site Report
- Issued for Bid Package
- Secondary Site Visit
- Utility Mapping
Project Team
David Schlumberger
Electrical Engineering Manager
Jacob Sims
Electrical Engineer
Strategic Planning for a Reliable Underground System
LSC developed a robust underground distribution plan tailored to the client’s operational needs. This included:
- Properly sizing the three‑phase feeders based on loading profiles and distance constraints
- Assigning phases strategically to maintain balance across multiple single‑phase well sites
- Minimizing right‑of‑way crossings and hydrovac requirements to manage construction cost and environmental impact
- Ensuring seamless integration from the utility interconnect to each site’s secondary service connection
Efficient Design
- Three miles of underground 12.47 kV cable
- Thirty padmount switch‑and‑transformer pairs positioned for optimal distribution
- Removal of legacy overhead equipment to support a clean and reliable system transition
- Right‑of‑way recommendations that reduced environmental disturbance and minimized construction impacts
The comprehensive design improved safety, reduced outage potential, and delivered a more cost‑effective, resilient electrical infrastructure for the client.
