MEP HVAC Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical Medium Voltage Lighting Power Grounding Power Quality Harmonic Circulating Current Analysis Fire Alarm Fire Protection Humidity Control Heating Health Care Hospital Engine-Generator Construction Cost Estimating Military Construction Code Compliance Communications Security Construction Quality Control Cryogenics Space Simulation Power Generation Design Quality Energy Analysis Energy Management High Rise Munitions Manufacturing Instrumentation HVAC Controls Life Cycle Economic Cost Analysis Predominant Energy Use Studies Seismic Restraint Telecommunications Army Navy USAF NASA NIMA Federal Government Construction Department of State Defense Corps of Engineers Arctic Desert Coastal Earthquake High Altitude Monsoon Hurricane Military Construction Physical Security Construction Specifications Contract Documents Seismic Risk Reduction  FEMA AutoCAD Energy Consumption Analysis Refrigeration Fall Protection ASHRAE Standard Design Deficiencies Contract Modifications AE Contract

Gerald Roy Spencer, P.E. EXPERT WITNESS AND FORENSIC ENGINEERING SERVICES Facility HVAC, Electrical Power. Lighting and Plumbing Systems Construction Contract Administration Services Project Construction Cost Estimating Services Life Cycle Cost Analysis Report Services Energy Consumption Analysis Report Services REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER and Engineer of Record for the design and the construction of HVAC, & Plumbing Systems REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER and Engineer of Record for the design and the construction of Interior and Exterior Lighting Design, Interior Electrical Power Distribution Systems, Exterior Power Distribution to Class 35kV, Large Un-interruptible Power Systems, Large Emergency Power Generation Systems to 750kVA, Electrical Power Quality Analysis Documentation, Harmonic Current Attenuation Design Spencer Engineers, Inc. 4635 Southwest Freeway - Suite 900 Houston, Texas 77027-7104 713-621-2482  or  1-800-383-9685 gspencer@spencerae.com

MEP HVAC Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical Medium Voltage Lighting Power Grounding Power Quality Harmonic Circulating Current Analysis Fire Alarm Fire Protection Humidity Control Heating Health Care Hospital Engine-Generator Construction Cost Estimating Military Construction Code Compliance Communications Security Construction Quality Control Cryogenics Space Simulation Power Generation Design Quality Energy Analysis Energy Management High Rise Munitions Manufacturing Instrumentation HVAC Controls Life Cycle Economic Cost Analysis Predominant Energy Use Studies Seismic Restraint Telecommunications Army Navy USAF NASA NIMA Federal Government Construction Department of State Defense Corps of Engineers Arctic Desert Coastal Earthquake High Altitude Monsoon Hurricane Military Construction Physical Security Construction Specifications Contract Documents Seismic Risk Reduction  FEMA AutoCAD Energy Consumption Analysis Refrigeration Fall Protection ASHRAE Standard Design Deficiencies Contract Modifications AE Contract

U S Department of State

Spencer Engineers, Inc. (SEI)  is the AE and/or the Engineer of Record for the design and construction of more than 15  U S Department of State construction projects.

Specifications For Automatic Transfer Switches                      Arlington, VA

EMBASSEY Remodel                                                           Nassau, Bahamas

EMBASSEY Mission Residence Remodel                              Nassau, Bahamas

USIS BUILDING Upgrades                                                   Mumbai, India

US CONSULATE OFFICE - Electrical Up-Grade                 Bridgetown, Barbados

US CHANCERY - Electrical Up-Grade                                 Copenhagen, Denmark

COB MUMBAI - Replace A/C Systems                                 Mumbai, India

USIS MUMBAI - Replace Chiller Plant                                  Mumbai, India

USIS MUMBAI - 7th Floor Apartment                                   Mumbai, India

WASHINGTON HOUSE - Emergency Generator                  Mumbai, India

U.S. EMBASSY - UPS Up-Grade                                          New Delhi, India

U.S. CONSULATE - Consular Section Renovation                  Mumbai, India

U.S. CONSULATE - Investigation Of Rear Property Wall        Mumbai, India

U.S. CONSULATE - Window Replacement                             Mumbai, India

CONSULATE Post Generator And Ups System Upgrade Mumbai, India - 2001 - Gerald R. Spencer, P.E. is the AE for the design of the up-grade of the new Grounding, Uninterruptable Power System, and engine generator for the secure communications systems, fuel supply and the secure diesel fuel storage system for this site.  Systems located in remote developing countries will normally not get the maintenance needed for reliable back-up power needed for diplomatic communications.  This system added a 450KVA 50Hz generator with a remote 8,000 gallon storage fuel tank. A fuel transfer/distribution system was designed to supply the diesel fuel day-tank inside the remote utility building. A secure fill detail was designed to prevent fuel contamination by unauthorized personnel, and also allow fuel to be delivered without the fuel truck entering the security fenced area of the consulate property. Engine driven radiator fan will be configured to ventilate the newly configured engine generator room.  A 300KW auxiliary load bank will be installed in the engine fan air discharge path in place of the radiator.  Existing double doors on the north wall be removed and replaced with louvers for engine driven fan air flow discharge. All other windows will be removed and replaced with louvers for air intake. Radiator will be remotely mounted at the roof level. Remote radiator will be purchased by the government to meet the DOS criteria of 70DBA at 15' away from the radiator. Fuel piping and fuel overflow/return piping will be double wall for secondary containment. A concrete trench with a grating cover might allow for easier maintenance, but visitors might trip, and the trench might not be visually appreciated. Overflow/return piping is not trapped, but sloped to drain back into the underground fuel storage tank. Secondary containment piping will slope with the fuel piping back to the fuel tank to test wells/sumps where fluid indicating equipment can monitor liquid leaks into the annular spaces. Electrical Power Company Voltage drops of 20 % are normal, and not acceptable to the operation of the consulate.   The existing utility building was modified to have additional load carrying capacity to carry the added engine generator loads. The existing building was reinforced to resist seismic forces for Seismic Zone 3. The existing UPS system was replaced with a system of greater capacity. We also designed a Forced Entry rated/protected safe area with battery operated emergency ventilation and emergency lighting for Consul officials security in times of civil unrest. We also provided a new 75 KVA UPS system to serve the consulate communications and minimum lighting. The Consulate Building was a historical landmark and the modifications were made to minimize the visual impact to the facility.