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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3_12 PPP 03-24-2021 Steering_Board - Central Generation Engine OverhaulCentral Generation Engine Overhaul Presenter: Robert Thompson, Assistant General Manager Steering Committee and Board March 24, 2021 Page 2 •The Central Generation Plants Low Speed Engines recommended for a complete overhaul after 125,000 hours of runtime. (Current engine had over 140,000 hours.) •OC San contracted with a vendor to perform an overhaul on two engines. •The vendor was not able to complete the first overhaul (two failures). Central Generation Engine Overhaul Failure of the Previous Overhaul Page 3 Machining/ Lubrication Failures Page 4 Page 5 •Engine failures in October and November •OC San has terminated the contract with UPS Midstream Service. •OC San is pursuing claims against UPS Midstream Services and our insurance carrier. UPS Midstream Services •Engine No. 1 at Plant No. 1 has been unavailable for more than a year. •South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a permit variance for engine testing with tight milestone dates. •No standby engine is currently available at Plant No. 1. Urgency to Repair Engine Page 6 •Award a Sole Source Service Contract to the company providing Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and services for Engine No. 1 at Plant No.1. •Staff is pursing an engineering study regarding the on-going viability of the Copper Bessemer LSVB engines. Staff Recommendation Page 7