BPU_Agenda_07-18-12 - Los Alamos County

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DRAFT BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES MEETING ‐ MINUTES
June 20th, 2012
DPU Conference Room ‐ 170 Central Park Square
Los Alamos, NM
review of operating data and inspection of the turbine and generator components by an experienced
engineer. Planning for this has been conducted for over a year and it was budgeted in FY 2012.
Mr. Alarid explained that the condition assessment will result in a long term (10‐20 year) capital plan
including a turbine and generator refurbishment/replacement based on the risk of failure, a procurement
plan for a turbine and generator refurbishment/replacement compliant with county procurement
requirements and an evaluation to determine if replacement with a more efficient turbine is viable rather
than refurbish existing equipment.
Mr. Alarid explained that the units will have to be stopped while this work is performed; therefore,
timeliness is very critical. The work is being scheduled during low flow times to minimize impact.
Mr. Ortega asked if the contractors will be able to make a determination as to the condition of the bearings.
Mr. Alarid responded that the temperature monitoring of the bearings is consistent, but the contractors will,
in fact, be running other tests on the bearings to determine their condition. Mr. Ortega noted that when
the Abiquiu plant was constructed, extra vibration sensors were installed to monitor it.
Mr. Alarid explained that the contractors were specifically asked to look at the condition of the Abiquiu
equipment because support from the vendor has expired. In some cases, if parts need to be replaced they
may have to be pulled, measured, and reproduced. Mr. Ortega suggested that one of the tasks of the
contractor may be to find out if there is an American vendor that still provides support, as the original
equipment is from China. Mr. Alarid noted that the Chinese factories do still exist and are in operation.
Mr. Woodwell requested a summary when the work is completed.
• Mr. Ortega moved and Mr. Talley seconded that the Board of Public Utilities approve Agreement
AGR13‐3888, in a form acceptable to the County Attorney, with Knight Piesold and Co. for the
Abiquiu Hydroelectric Plant and El Vado Hydroelectric Plant Condition Assessment in the amount
of $175,464.00 plus applicable gross receipts tax. Motion passed unanimously.
X. TICKLER FILE
1) 07/18/2012 ‐ Electric Reliability Plan update – Rafael De La Torre
2) 07/18/2012 – Cooperation on achieving the County’s sustainability Goals– Environmental Sustainability
Board Chair
3) 07/18/2012 – Account Write‐Offs – Janet Bettinger
4) 09/19/2012 – San Juan Chama Engineering Report Presentation – James Alarid
5) 10/17/2012 ‐ Review of draft Utilities Conservation Plan for Water and Energy – Christine Chavez
XI. STATUS REPORTS
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