Generator decommissioning services are more than simply unplugging a power system or generator and moving it. Decommissioning services require careful planning and technical expertise. Success requires experience and specialized capabilities. Process-driven decommissioning services ensure the safety of you, your team, and the facility. They can identify potential challenges early and develop a strategy to eliminate problems before they happen.
Stages of Generator Decommissioning Services
Utilizing best practices and proven strategies from the beginning of the project will save you time and money.
1. Site Inspection
A team will inspect your site to identify the safest and most efficient process for removing your equipment. They’ll conduct a thorough review of your current electrical system, including the condition and specifications of the generator. The goal is to develop the best plan for your facility.
During site inspection, they’ll review duty responsibility with key stakeholders to ensure all tasks and critical work items are covered during the project. A primary focus of the inspection should be the conditions unique to your site. This could include an occupied site, disconnection and removal of a transformer, or automatic transfer switch removal.
2. Review and Document Equipment
All equipment at the facility should be inspected and documented. This includes accurately calculating the weight and size of the equipment to determine shipping, rigging, and crane requirements. All generator specs are recorded, including kW/kVA, voltage, amperage, phase, and hertz. Review the results of the inventory and adjust the process and decommissioning services as needed.
Any equipment or component covered by state and federal regulations must be identified. The decommissioning services should ensure adherence to all regulations using industry best practices.
The room configuration, breaker panels, site wiring, and additional on-site equipment should be analyzed to minimize disruption during decommissioning. Any custom equipment or setup must be accounted for in the final project plan. Before work begins, review and verify the scope and timeline of the work. Unplanned downtime can be costly. Select processes that ensure minimal downtime and a tight schedule that works for you.
3. Remove Equipment and Generator for Decommissioning
Decommissioning services should include planning and coordination with the contractors, suppliers, and vendors also involved in the project. Equipment necessary for removal, including cranes and delivery gear, should be part of a standard planning and decommissioning process.
On the day of the generator decommissioning, a team should be on site to coordinate the work and ensure everything goes as planned. The generator and emergency power system should be disconnected. If needed, power is cut over to the new electrical system. Electric wire and conduits are removed, including wiring for redundant power systems.
If needed, look for a team with expertise in selling or relocating equipment and components to a new site. They’ll help plan next steps for the equipment after it is decommissioned.
4. Safely Dispose of Hazardous Materials
Any hazardous materials or waste should be carefully removed. Care must be taken to ensure safe disposal. This includes oils, e-waste, toxic metals, engine liquids, and fuels. Other hazardous materials such as discarded electronics and potentially dangerous electrical equipment, should be disposed of safely. All precautions are taken during decommissioning services to ensure the facility is ready for use after the project.
5. Project Closeout
Once the old equipment has been removed, the team will restore your power systems to operating condition and clean up the site afterward. They will manage any equipment that needs to be moved offsite or placed into storage. They’ll make sure your facility is ready to go with new equipment if you need it. Every step will be taken to ensure your satisfaction with our work.
Technical Expertise in Generator Decommissioning Services
A lot can go wrong during generator decommissioning services.
Environmental issues and potential public health and safety risks can occur when decommissioning processes and procedures aren’t followed. The technical team will look at potential problems and develop a plan that minimizes risk and reduces unnecessary costs before work begins.
Safe, proper and successful generator decommissioning services require technical expertise. Multiple disciplines are required for successful decommissioning services, including crane work, electrical engineering, and facility and infrastructure expertise. Experts will provide the leadership and experience you need, collaborating and communicating every step of way the to develop the best plan of action for your facility.
When it comes time to remove or replace a generator at your facility, ensure success by partnering with experts who have the capability to complete the project on time and safely, getting you back to work quickly and without hassle.
